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Ohio Senate passes bill updating College Credit Plus Program

Senate Bill 104, sponsored by State Senators Andrew Brenner and Jerry Cirino, is on its way to the Governor's desk for approval.

By Delaware County Review | Nov 14, 2024

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Balderson introduces bill against climate risk guidelines for large financial institutions

Congressman Troy Balderson has introduced a bill aimed at nullifying guidance issued by the Federal Reserve, Comptroller of the Currency, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

By Delaware County Review | Nov 14, 2024

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Ohio Senate passes bill to honor Kris Jordan with highway memorial

By Delaware County Review | Nov 13, 2024

The Ohio Senate has approved House Bill 81, a measure aimed at honoring fallen military members, first responders, and elected officials.

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Ohio senators propose new bill aimed at securing state elections

By Delaware County Review | Nov 8, 2024

State Senators Andrew Brenner and Theresa Gavarone have introduced Senate Bill 324, aiming to enhance the security of Ohio's election system.

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Balderson introduces bill aimed at improving electric grid reliability

By Delaware County Review | Sep 25, 2024

Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) introduced new legislation aimed at improving the reliability of the electric grid by fast-tracking certain power generation projects. The Guaranteeing Reliability through the Interconnection of Dispatchable (GRID) Power Act would allow these projects to bypass the interconnection queue, which has seen wait times extend up to five years.

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Ohio legislator proposes stricter penalties for repeat traffic offenders

By Delaware County Review | Sep 18, 2024

State Representative Brian Lorenz (R-Powell) has introduced new legislation aimed at increasing penalties for drivers involved in multiple crashes, with the goal of making Ohio roadways safer.

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Energy committee advances Balderson's resolution against Clean Power Plan 2.0

By Delaware County Review | Sep 18, 2024

Congressman Troy Balderson’s (OH-12) Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to repeal the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Power Plan 2.0 advanced through the full Energy and Commerce Committee today.

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Senator Brenner supports Attorney General’s directive on school transportation compliance

By Delaware County Review | Sep 3, 2024

COLUMBUS—State Senator Andrew Brenner has expressed his support for Attorney General Dave Yost's Cease and Desist order directed at Columbus City Schools concerning the district's failure to provide transportation to charter and private school students.

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State Representative announces $400K funding for Delaware County redevelopment

By Delaware County Review | Aug 23, 2024

State Representative Brian Lorenz (R-Powell) has announced the allocation of $400,000 to the Delaware County Land Reutilization Corporation for redevelopment purposes.

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Resolution introduced celebrating American Motorcyclist Association's centennial

By Delaware County Review | Aug 1, 2024

U.S. Representatives Troy Balderson (OH-12) and Tim Walberg (MI-5) have introduced a resolution congratulating the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) on its 100th anniversary this year. The AMA, based in Pickerington within Ohio’s 12th Congressional District, advocates for the rights and interests of over 200,000 motorcycle enthusiasts across the United States.

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Delaware County Jail: We don’t have information for if our inmates are illegal aliens, or cost of housing them

By Delaware County Review | Jul 11, 2024

Delaware County Jail officials are not tracking whether inmates are illegal aliens, or U.S. Citizens.

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Senator Brenner announces millions more for district projects

By Delaware County Review | Jun 17, 2024

State Senator Andrew Brenner (R-Delaware) announced that millions of dollars will fund key Capital Budget projects across Senate District 19. This marks the second phase following last week’s announcement of a $350 million investment by the Senate in Ohio communities from the One-Time Strategic Community Investment Fund.

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Ohio House passes bill expanding tax exemptions for Gold Star widows

By Delaware County Review | Jun 12, 2024

State Representative Brian Lorenz (R-Powell) has introduced legislation to expand homestead exemptions for the surviving spouses of uniformed service members killed in the line of duty. The bill, known as House Bill 378 or the Gold Star Widow’s Bill, passed a House vote on Wednesday.

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Ohio House passes Never Alone Act ensuring patient advocacy

By Delaware County Review | Jun 12, 2024

The Ohio House of Representatives has unanimously passed House Bill 236, known as the Never Alone Act. The bill's sponsors, State Representatives Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) and Beth Lear (R-Galena), announced the legislation, which aims to ensure that every patient in a hospital, nursing home, or other congregate care setting has access to an advocate, particularly during health emergencies.

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Balderson holds energy roundtable at Guernsey Power Station

By Delaware County Review | Jun 10, 2024

BYESVILLE, Ohio – Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) held an energy roundtable Friday at the Guernsey Power Station, a state-of-the-art natural gas power plant that began operation in 2023. In attendance were over two dozen representatives from Ohio’s energy sector, including electric co-ops, utilities, natural gas producers, business groups, and power generators.

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Senator Brenner announces multi-million dollar investments for district projects

By Delaware County Review | Jun 10, 2024

State Senator Andrew Brenner (R-Delaware) announced the allocation of millions of dollars from the One-Time Strategic Community Investment Fund (OTSCIF) to support various projects aimed at benefiting local communities and residents.

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House committee begins hearings on bill targeting sextortion

By Delaware County Review | Jun 5, 2024

COLUMBUS—The House Criminal Justice Committee today commenced hearings on House Bill 531, known as Braden’s Law, according to bill sponsors State Representatives Beth Lear (R-Galena) and Brian Lorenz (R-Powell). The proposed legislation aims to criminalize sextortion in Ohio.

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Lawmakers introduce resolutions opposing Biden administration's Clean Power Plan 2.0

By Delaware County Review | Jun 5, 2024

On June 5, 2024, Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) led a coalition of 138 House members in introducing a Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution of disapproval against the Biden Administration's regulations aimed at closing American power plants. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, concurrently introduced an identical resolution in the Senate with support from 43 colleagues.

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Representative Brian Lorenz to host town hall in Scioto Township

By Delaware County Review | May 24, 2024

State Representative Brian Lorenz (R-Powell) will host a town hall meeting on Saturday, May 25, for constituents of the 60th House District.

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Lorenz proposes 'Braden's Law' to combat sextortion in Ohio

By Delaware County Review | May 10, 2024

State Representative Brian Lorenz (R-Powell) has proposed a new bill to categorize sexual extortion as a criminal offense in Ohio. Sexual extortion, commonly referred to as sextortion, involves the manipulation of individuals into sharing explicit images of themselves. Perpetrators then threaten to publicize these images unless they receive payment from the victims. Predominantly, sextortion criminals target individuals under the age of 18.