Which former Lake County Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22?
These former Lake County Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22.
Which former Lake County Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15?
These former Lake County Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15.
- 2 companies in a city within Lake County received two inspections in Q2 2023
- How many companies in cities in Lake County received FDA inspections in Q1 2023?
- Proposed Bill Aims to Extend Medigap Coverage for ESRD and ALS Patients in Ohio
- Lake County Education: Which district had most students enrolled in 2022-23 school year?
- House Transportation Committee Passes Bill to Declare “Lance Corporal Austin B. Schwenk Memorial Highway”
Callender, Fowler Arthur Provide Testimony on Legislation to Enact the Airspace Protection Act
COLUMBUS- The House Aviation and Aerospace Committee today began hearings on House Bill 185, legislation that will reform Ohio’s classification and regulation framework around airports, heliports, vertiports, and spaceports. The bill is sponsored by State Representatives Jamie Callender (R-Concord) and Sarah Fowler Arthur (R-Ashtabula).House Bill 185 aims to update Ohio’s permitting laws for tall structures to ensure that navigable airspace and future airport expansion are not hindered by new construction. Callender expressed that the current process for approving new...
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Callender Participates in Great Lakes Commission Semi-Annual Meeting
State Rep. Jamie Callender recently attended the Great Lakes Commission’s semi-annual meeting in Washington, D.C., where efforts were focused on enhancing collaboration among member states and provinces. The meeting discussed a historic compact involving the Great Lakes Commission, the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, and the International Joint Commission."Lake Erie is not only one of Ohio’s greatest economic drivers, but it serves as an important resource for recreation and family tradition," said Callender. "I am honored to have been appointed to this board and to have...
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Cirino Hosting Border Insecurity Forum
State Senator Jerry C. Cirino (R-Kirtland) has announced plans to host a forum on border insecurity and its impact on Northeast Ohio communities. The event, scheduled for Wednesday, March 27 at 10 am at the Independence Civic Center in Cleveland, aims to address the immigration crisis at the southern border and its implications for law enforcement, public safety, and the justice system in Ohio."Our porous southern border is leading to tragic and terrifying repercussions on our entire country, including here in our communities," Cirino expressed, emphasizing the...
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Ohio Senate Approves Board Members for Miami University Center for Civics, Culture, and Society
The Ohio Senate has approved seven members to operate the newly established Miami University Center for Civics, Culture, and Society, as part of the state's biennial budget initiative. Senator Jerry Cirino and Senator Rob McColley sponsored the legislation that created five such centers at Ohio public universities, aiming to foster open civic discourse on college campuses.In a statement, Senator Jerry Cirino expressed his enthusiasm for the Miami University Center for Civics, Culture, and Society, highlighting its significance in providing students with a platform to...
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Ohio Senate Passes Cirino's Bill Increasing Access to College
The Ohio Senate has recently passed Senate Bill 104, sponsored by State Senator Jerry C. Cirino (R-Kirtland), aimed at enhancing the College Credit Plus Program (CCP) to broaden access and awareness among students. The program, which allows seventh through twelfth graders to earn high school and college credit simultaneously, has proven to be a vital tool for over 76,000 students during the academic year 2021, accumulating more than 650,000 credit hours.Senator Cirino expressed his support for the program, stating, "The College Credit Plus program gives students an...
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Callender, Sweeney Introduce Legislation to Expand Medigap Coverage to Terminal Patients
State Representatives Jamie Callender (R-Concord) and Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Westlake) have introduced legislation in Ohio to address a critical issue in the state's Medigap insurance market. The proposed bill, known as HB 400, aims to expand access to Medigap plans for patients suffering from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or end stage renal disease (ESRD), regardless of age.Medigap Coverage, also known as Medicare Supplemental Insurance, provides additional coverage to individuals to help cover out-of-pocket costs that are not covered by Medicare Part A or B....
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Cirino Applauds Tax Credit for Valor Acres Development
State Senator Jerry C. Cirino (R-Kirtland) has expressed his support for the Ohio Tax Credit Authority's decision to grant a $10 million tax credit to the Valor Acres development in Brecksville. The tax credit is part of the Transformational Mixed-Use Development (TMUD) Program, which has approved a total of $100 million in tax credits for various projects.Cirino believes that this tax incentive will play a crucial role in making the Valor Acres project a reality. He stated, "This new development will continue the city down the path to prosperity as new businesses open...
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Cirino Bill to Secure Local Budgetary Security Sent to Governor
The Ohio Senate and House have successfully passed Senate Bill 91, which includes legislation sponsored by Senator Jerry C. Cirino (R-Kirtland) aimed at protecting the budgetary powers of local city councils. The bill seeks to reinforce the statutory authority of municipalities in making financial decisions and ensure that they can maintain control over their budgets.Senator Cirino emphasized the importance of this provision in safeguarding the budgeting authority of city councils and ensuring the financial stability of cities. He stated, "Council members are the duly...
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Senate Approves 14 Council Members to Unique Higher Education Centers
The Ohio Senate has given its approval for the appointment of 14 academic council members to oversee two unique higher education centers in the state. These centers were established as part of Senate Bill 117, which was rolled into House Bill 33, the biennial budget passed in June. The legislation was cosponsored by Senators Jerry C. Cirino (R-Kirtland) and Rob McColley (R-Napoleon).The first center, known as the Institute of American Constitutional Thought and Leadership, will be located within the University of Toledo. The second center, named the Salmon P. Chase Center...
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Cirino Congratulates Cleveland Citizens for Defeating People's Budget Initiative
State Senator Jerry C. Cirino (R-Kirtland) has expressed his congratulations to the citizens of Cleveland for successfully defeating Issue 38, the People's Budget Initiative. The initiative, had it been passed, would have allowed an unelected and unaccountable board to control two percent of the city's budget. In a statement, Cirino commended the voters of Cleveland for their decision, stating, "I congratulate Cleveland voters for not handing $14 million of their city's budget to an illegitimate board. Common sense has prevailed in Cleveland, allowing elected city council...
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