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Ohio House passes resolution urging for I-73, I-74 extension

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSAZ) - The Ohio House of Representatives passed a resolution Wednesday urging Governor Mike DeWine and the state Director of Transportation to provide funding for the extension of I-73 and I-74. Read Full Story Wed, Jan 26, 2022

Buckeye REC receives grant

Dec. 22 - RIO GRANDE - State Representative Jason Stephens recently visited the Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative's (REC) Rio Grande headquarters to form a plan for the funding received from an Ohio Emergency Management Agency [EMA] grant. Read Full Story Wed, Dec 22, 2021

Stephens announces state funding for local park projects

COLUMBUS - Two local projects are among those selected for state funding in the latest round of NatureWorks grants, State Rep. Jason Stephens announced yesterday. Read Full Story Fri, Dec 17, 2021

State funding for local park project

Dec. 15 - COLUMBUS - Two local projects are among those selected for state funding in the latest round of NatureWorks grants, State Representative Jason Stephens announced this week. Read Full Story Wed, Dec 15, 2021

House passes changes to foster care system

COLUMBUS - The Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Bill 442, legislation which would address the workforce shortages facing Ohio's foster care agencies. Read Full Story Sat, Dec 11, 2021

Regional Impact Ohio conference explores economic development

NELSONVILLE - Elected officials, regional leaders and business owners met at Stuart's Opera House on Friday, Nov. 19 at Impact Ohio's 2021 Southeast Regional Conference, to discuss regional jobs and economic development. Read Full Story Tue, Nov 23, 2021

Jails are expensive to rebuild or repair. Ohio bill aims to share costs

The state's poorest counties would go to the top of the list for state funding to fix or replace their jails, under a bill being considered by the Ohio Senate. Read Full Story Thu, Nov 11, 2021

Stephens responds to jail funding

COLUMBUS - State Representative Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) recently issued the following statement regarding the announcement of state funding coming to Gallia and Lawrence counties: Read Full Story Thu, Nov 4, 2021

Lawrence gets funds for construction of new, larger jail

IRONTON - Lawrence County has been awarded $16.8 million toward construction of a 200-bed jail, according to the office of Gov. Mike DeWine. Read Full Story Sun, Oct 31, 2021

County awarded $5.5 million for new jail construction

Oct. 29 -GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - On Friday, the Gallia County Commissioners announced an award of $5.5 million to Gallia County for the construction of the new jail facility. Read Full Story Fri, Oct 29, 2021