136th General Assembly

Brownfields Update: Legislation Introduced, Early Bird Registration Ends in 10 Days

Brownfields Update: Legislation Introduced, Early Bird Registration Ends in 10 Days

Over the past few months, GOPC has met with members of the Ohio House and Senate to discuss the importance of a continued investment in the brownfield grant program. Additionally, GOPC is working with legislators who last week introduced House Bill 93, with the goal of including this language in the budget.

Ohio Begins Debate Over Two Year State Budget

Ohio Begins Debate Over Two Year State Budget

Now that the budget has been introduced, hearings are underway in the Ohio House of Representatives. The House is expected to pass the transportation budget (with hearings being conducted in the House Transportation Committee) by the end of February.

GOPC Comments on ‘Columbus Dispatch’ Population Series

GOPC Comments on ‘Columbus Dispatch’ Population Series

The projected population numbers are sobering, but they are not destiny. There is much that we can do to bend the curve and maintain vibrant, prosperous communities. And that’s important because 60% of the state’s GDP is generated from counties that are expected to lose residents.