Elgin Rogers, Jr. News
COLUMBUS – State Rep. Elgin Rogers (D-Toledo) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill (HB) 2, appropriating $2B of state funds for economic development and community investments that will help drive economic growth and generate opportunities across Ohio.
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COLUMBUS – State Reps. Rogers (D-Toledo) and Brian Lorenz (R-Powell) Wednesday announced that House Bill (HB) 207, bipartisan legislation designating June as "Male Wellness Month" and the third Monday in June as "Take Your Dad to the Doctor and Dentist Day" (DAD Day), has passed out of the House Health Committee.
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COLUMBUS - State Rep. Rogers (D-Toledo) today announced that the Controlling Board has approved two major funding allocations that will benefit outdoor recreation and economic development across Northwest Ohio. The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority will receive $1.2M to support critical infrastructure improvements and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNT) will receive $820K for cabin renovations at 5 state parks, including Maumee Bay.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – State Rep. Elgin Rogers (D-Toledo) today announced that the Controlling Board has approved an increased appropriation of more than $2M for continued sediment removal in the Ottawa River.
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COLUMBUS – State Rep. Elgin Rogers, Jr. (D-Toledo) today announced that he has been appointed to serve on the National Conference of State Legislatures, Natural Resources, and Energy and Environment standing committees.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – State Rep. Elgin Rogers (D-Toledo) today is sharing resources that are available to help the citizens of Northwest Ohio experiencing the frigid temperatures associated with winter weather.
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COLUMBUS – State Rep. Elgin Rogers, Jr. (D-Toledo) today announced that he has been appointed to serve on the Council of State Governments Midwest Midwest-Canada Relations Committee.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – State Rep. Elgin Rogers (D-Toledo) today announced that three Toledo area projects were recipients of the Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program as part of the 31st round of credits awarded by the Ohio Department of Development. The credits, totaling over $12 million, will go toward Burt’s Theater, Hoppe & Strub Bottling Company, and the Nicholas Building.
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COLUMBUS – State Rep. Elgin Rogers Jr. (D-Toledo) today announced the unanimous passage of House Bill (HB) 228 out of the Ohio House of Representatives. HB 228 designates a portion of Interstate Route 280, specifically between Navarre Avenue and Front Street in Lucas County, as the “SSG Jack W. Coy Veterans Memorial Highway.” Staff Sergeant Coy, a Toledo, native was killed during World War II.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – State Rep. Elgin Rogers (D-Toledo) today announced that the Ohio Controlling Board has approved the release of $1M to renovate Toledo's Zeph Center, which focuses on mental health crisis services for youth and adults.
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COLUMBUS – State Rep. Elgin Rogers Jr. (D-Toledo) commented on the passage of House Bill (HB 15). HB 15 repeals the OVEC fees from the corrupt HB 6 and provides more transparency in the utilities’ rate review process.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – State Rep. Elgin Rogers (D-Toledo) today introduced bipartisan legislation with Rep. Haraz Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) to address critical staffing issues in our nursing workforce.
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COLUMBUS – State Reps. Elgin Rogers, Jr. (D-Toledo) and Brian Lorenz (R-Powell) introduced bipartisan House Bill (HB) 207 to designate June as "Male Wellness Month" and the third Monday in June as "Take Your Dad to the Doctor and Dentist Day," also known as DAD Day.
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COLUMBUS – State Rep. Elgin Rogers (D-Toledo) extends his support to the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) as they begin their strike.
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COLUMBUS – State Rep. Elgin Rogers, Jr. (D-Toledo) along with members of the Ohio House and Ohio Senate announced the creation of the Ohio Trucking Caucus. This is a bipartisan effort to ensure that Ohio remains a leader in the trucking industry and logistics. The Ohio Trucking Caucus will work to help expand business and job opportunities for all of Ohio. Additionally, the goods and services provided by the trucking and logistics industry are the lifeblood of Ohio’s economy.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – State Rep. Elgin Rogers (D-Toledo) stands in solidarity with Toledo’s autoworkers from UAW Local 12 and UAW Local 14 after they voted heavily in favor of authorizing a strike.
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COLUMBUS — State Reps. Elgin Rogers Jr. (D-Toledo) and Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) have recently introduced House Bill (HB) 180 to provide additional protections for Ohioans who volunteer to work the polls on any registration or election day.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS- State Rep. Elgin Rogers (D-Toledo) encourages all interested parties to attend the Capital Budget Webinar: Preparing a Successful Bid for State Capital Budget Dollars. The Greater Ohio Policy Center, the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission, and Heritage Ohio are hosting the webinar on Wednesday, August 23 from 1:00pm – 2:00pm.
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COLUMBUS – State Rep. Elgin Rogers, Jr. (D-Toledo) voted to pass the bipartisan Ohio Transportation Budget (House Bill 54) through the Ohio House of Representatives. The budget’s appropriation of $11.5B is a significant investment into the future of Ohio jobs, connecting the workforce to the worksite, and the bill will improve roads, bridges, and transit systems across Ohio.
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