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Tom Young appointed chair of Ohio's workforce and higher education committee

State Representative Tom Young has been appointed as Chair of the House Workforce and Higher Education Committee for the 136th General Assembly.

By South Dayton News | Jan 17, 2025

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Ohio Senate passes bill to enhance safety for healthcare workers

Legislation aimed at improving safety for healthcare workers has passed the Ohio Senate and is now awaiting the governor's signature.

By South Dayton News | Dec 19, 2024

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Ohio moves to ban ESG investing in state systems

By South Dayton News | Dec 10, 2024

State Representative Tom Young has played a key role in the passage of legislation aimed at changing investment practices within Ohio's state retirement systems, workers' compensation, and higher education institutions.

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Ohio Senate supports bill on child support for disabled children

By South Dayton News | Nov 15, 2024

State Representatives Andrea White and Bride Rose Sweeney have successfully passed a bill through the Ohio General Assembly to ensure consistent child support awards for children with disabilities in divorce cases.

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Bill targeting hooning heads to governor's desk

By South Dayton News | Jun 28, 2024

COLUMBUS – A bill sponsored by State Representatives Phil Plummer (R-Dayton) and Andrea White (R-Kettering) aimed at increasing penalties for street takeovers, reckless driving, and fleeing law enforcement has passed the Ohio Senate unanimously and received a concurrent vote in the House on Wednesday night.

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Ohio House passes bill allocating millions for Montgomery County projects

By South Dayton News | Jun 27, 2024

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives has passed Substitute House Bill 2, the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects. This legislation includes hundreds of millions for a Strategic Community Investment Fund, marking a historic investment in local community projects throughout Montgomery County. State Representatives Andrea White (R-Kettering), Phil Plummer (Dayton), and Tom Young (Washington Township) announced the $34 million allocation.

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Ohio House passes bill aimed at reducing infant mortality rates

By South Dayton News | Jun 12, 2024

State Representative Andrea White’s (R-Kettering) legislation aimed at addressing Ohio’s high infant and maternal mortality rates and improving health outcomes for mothers and infants has passed the Ohio House. The Strong Foundations Act seeks to provide access to critical prenatal, postnatal, infant, and toddler services during the first 1,000 days of life.

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Ohio House passes bill on village service transparency

By South Dayton News | Jun 12, 2024

State Representatives Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Tom Young (R-Washington Twp.) have announced the passage of House Bill 331 in the Ohio House. The legislation aims to ensure villages provide proper services for their residents and field candidates for their elected offices.

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New legislation targets Ohio's workforce crisis through improved childcare access

By South Dayton News | May 22, 2024

COLUMBUS – State Representative Andrea White (R-Kettering) recently announced new legislation aimed at addressing workforce, child care, and foster placement challenges in Ohio.

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Legislation introduced aims at improving care standards in Ohio’s foster group homes

By South Dayton News | May 22, 2024

State Representatives Andrea White (R-Kettering) and Phil Plummer (R-Dayton) have introduced a bill aimed at ensuring children in foster group homes receive safe, stable, and supportive care. The legislation seeks to address issues related to the quality of care and supervision for children, particularly in Montgomery County, which houses 80 of Ohio's approximately 200 group homes.

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Ohio lawmakers introduce bills addressing childcare affordability and foster placements

By South Dayton News | May 21, 2024

COLUMBUS – State Representative Andrea White (R-Kettering) has introduced legislation to address the workforce, child care, and foster placement crises in Ohio. Joined by several colleagues, Rep. White emphasized the need for a multifaceted approach to solve these issues.

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Proposed legislation aims at improving safety standards in Ohio's foster group homes

By South Dayton News | May 21, 2024

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Andrea White (R-Kettering) and Phil Plummer (R-Dayton) have introduced a bill aimed at ensuring children in foster group homes receive safe, stable, and supportive care. The legislation seeks to establish appropriate standards and accountability for group home providers.

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Ohio House passes bill standardizing child support for disabled adults

By South Dayton News | May 9, 2024

State Representative Andrea White (R-Kettering), in conjunction with Rep. Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Westlake), announced the successful passage of House Bill 338. This legislation aims to standardize how courts award child support in divorce cases involving children with disabilities who have reached adulthood and are unable to support themselves.

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King, Plummer Resolution to End WEP and GOP Passes Ohio Senate

By South Dayton News | Apr 11, 2024

COLUMBUS – State Representative Angie King’s (R-Celina) and Phil Plummer’s (R- Dayton) resolution urging Congress to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset found the same favor in the Ohio Senate Wednesday after the House passed the legislation in December. House Concurrent Resolution 6 urges Congress to repeal the Windfall Elimination Program and give those that pay into Social Security their full benefits upon retirement."The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) was enacted in 1983 as a modified benefits program for employees who receive...

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White, Roemer Legislation Looks to Solve Childcare Crisis

By South Dayton News | Apr 9, 2024

COLUMBUS –State Representatives Andrea White (R-Kettering) and Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) today introduced legislation aimed at addressing the child care crisis in Ohio. The proposed bill seeks to stimulate public-private partnerships to enhance access to on-site and near-site child care for both Ohio families and employers.The legislation, which is yet to be assigned a bill number and committee, calls for the establishment of a new state grant fund and training initiatives. These initiatives are designed to assist employers in partnering with various organizations to...

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Young, Demetriou Introduce Legislation Protecting Ohio Homeowners from Squatters

By South Dayton News | Apr 9, 2024

State Representatives Tom Young and Steve Demetriou have introduced a bill aimed at protecting Ohio homeowners from "squatters." The proposed legislation seeks to create a streamlined process, facilitated by the county sheriff's office, to promptly remove "squatters" upon the filing of a property ownership complaint. As reported, the bill includes an emergency clause to enable immediate enforcement.Ohio's current laws already offer robust safeguards against trespassers and "squatters," setting it apart from states like New York and California, where "squatters" can...

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Montgomery County rise or fall in 2021?

By South Dayton News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Montgomery County received $5 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Montgomery County farmers in 2021 reached $2,762,327

By South Dayton News | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Montgomery County received $2,762,327 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Greene County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By South Dayton News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Greene County received $3,868,883 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Ohio Recognition of Black Maternal Health Week Passes Ohio House, Thanks to White's Legislation

By South Dayton News | Dec 6, 2023

The Ohio House has passed legislation that will officially recognize Black Maternal Health Week in April of each year, thanks to the effort of State Representative Andrea White. The week, which will be celebrated from April 11 to April 17, aims to raise awareness about the maternal, pregnancy, and infant care of black babies and mothers.Representative White highlighted the urgent need for this legislation, stating, "Ohio has some of the worst maternal and infant mortality rates in the country." She emphasized that "black mothers are two and a half times more likely to die...