D. J. Swearingen News

State Rep D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) has been appointed by Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) as Chair of the House Economic and Workforce Development Committee for the 135th General Assembly.

State Rep D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) announces $10.6 million coming to Erie and Ottawa Counties for various projects approved by the State Controlling Board today. Swearingen supported the initiatives through legislation in the Ohio House.

State Rep D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) announces $12.1 million is coming to Ottawa County to support North Bass Island and Camp Perry. The funding was approved through measures during Monday’s State Controlling Board meeting. Swearingen supported bills for these various initiatives.

State Rep D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) announces Erie and Ottawa Counties have been awarded land reutilization grants through state funding from the state operating budget passed by the General Assembly last year.

State Rep D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) announces that $3.73 million has been approved for various wildlife and recreational projects coming to Ottawa County. The approvals were made by the State Controlling Board during Monday’s meeting.

State Reps. D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) and Sara Carruthers (R-Hamilton) will be introducing the “Parents’ Bill of Rights Act,” which will protect and preserve the fundamental role that parents play in the education of their children.

State Rep D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) has issued the following statement for local drug task force funding announced for Ottawa County to support reducing drug use and provide substance abuse awareness and prevention:

State Rep D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) announces that significant funding was approved today for both the Ohio Veterans Home located in Sandusky and for Lake Erie protection. The funds were approved on Monday by the State Controlling Board during their meeting.

State Rep D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) announces significant funding for the Perkins Township Police Department to help reduce violent crime throughout the community. The funding stems from the Ohio Violent Crime Reduction Grant Program.

State Rep D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) announces local residents can take advantage of the upcoming Ohio Annual Sales Tax Holiday occurring this weekend, Aug. 5-7. The annual holiday weekend ensures Ohioans do not pay state sales tax on certain exempted items.