Descriptions of how the bipartisan bill helps rural Ohio residents
The largest investment in America, thanks to the current Democratic administration Even the U.S. Chamber of Commerce says investment in infrastructure is important for business and agriculture Ohio earned a C- on the 2021 American [read more]
Ohio has one of the most heavily traveled roadway systems in the country and it is estimated that poor roads cost drivers as much as $4.7 billion in wasted fuel and lost time. According to [read more]
Currently, up to 10 million American households and 400,000 schools and child care centers lack safe drinking water Ohio is estimated to have at least 650,000 lead lines, the second highest number in the country. [read more]
Reliable high-speed Internet is crucial for rural areas Broadband internet is necessary for Ohioans to do their jobs, to participate equally in education, and receive adequate health care services. With more education and business occurring [read more]
The American Rescue Plan (ARP) allocated significant funds to support providers of Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) services in rural areas. In Ohio, 2,279 qualified providers received $478,920,024 between November 2021 [read more]
Ohio needs safe and secure railroads for passengers and commodities The derailment in East Palestine caused mass evacuation and numerous illnesses and injuries. This tragedy demonstrated the need for better railroad safety standards for hazardous [read more]
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