Marking a return from summer legislative recess today, the Ohio House passed state Rep. John M. Rogers’ (D-Mentor-on-the-Lake) House Bill 122, bipartisan legislation to look at strengthening regional economic alliances and partnerships between Ohio communities.

“To make us more economically competitive as a state, we need a forward-looking growth strategy that examines the features, challenges and benefits of regional economic development partnerships,” said Rep. Rogers. “By working together, we can secure good-paying jobs for people in advanced and emerging sectors of our economy. This legislation aims to do exactly that.”

State Rep. John M. Rogers (D-Mentor-On-The-Lake) today announced his appointment to serve on the Board of Ohio Tuition Trust Authority, which is responsible for overseeing investments that administer CollegeAdvantage— or Ohio's 529 college savings program. This program is eligible for families across Ohio who are looking to save for their children’s college education program through a tax-exempt savings and investment plan.

“I am certainly excited about working to make college more affordable for families and students across Ohio,” said Rogers. “Ensuring that our youth have the opportunity and access to education beyond high school is vital to their personal success and independence. Their ability to excel beyond high school adds to the prosperity of our state and that of our communities.”

State Rep. John M. Rogers (D-Mentor-On-The-Lake) today announced his recent appointment to serve as a member on the Tax Expenditure Review Committee.

“It is an honor to be chosen to serve on this committee,” said Rogers. “My colleagues and I will work together in evaluating tax deductions and exemptions to ensure they are indeed serving their intended purpose with helping the growth of Ohio’s economy through genuine efforts to create or retain jobs, rather than being exploited and giving an unfair advantage to the recipient.”

Amid more than $1 billion revenue shortfall, Ohio’s General Assembly pushed state budget negotiations closer to the brink Tuesday. Today’s eleventh hour horse-trading over a proposed Medicaid lockout and complex shell game with state dollars leaves Gov. John Kasich has less than 48 hours to review House Bill 49, the state’s budget as enacted by the legislature, before the start of the new fiscal year on Saturday. 

“Six years of questionable tax policy has left lawmakers today with tough policy decisions,” said state Rep. Rogers (D-Mentor-On-The-Lake).