Ryan Introduces Bill to Establish Chief Manufacturing Officer | May 23, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan has introduced a bill that would create the position of U.S. Chief Manufacturing Officer, which would coordinate manufacturing policies and activities across government. The officer would also develop a national manufacturing strategy to “establish a clear path for growth in the manufacturing sector,” said Ryan, D-13 Ohio, in […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan has introduced a bill that would create the position of U.S. Chief Manufacturing Officer, which would coordinate manufacturing policies and activities across government. The officer would also develop a national manufacturing strategy to “establish a clear path for growth in the manufacturing sector,”...

Ryan, RNC Spar Over Missed House Votes | May 23, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan fired back Wednesday afternoon at a Republican National Committee statement that criticized his voting record as he pursues the Democratic presidential nomination. Citing tracking by ProPublica, the statement issued Wednesday morning by RNC regional communications director Mandi Merritt charges that Ryan, D-13 Ohio, has missed 70 votes, or […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan fired back Wednesday afternoon at a Republican National Committee statement that criticized his voting record as he pursues the Democratic presidential nomination. Citing tracking by ProPublica, the statement issued Wednesday morning by RNC regional communications director Mandi Merritt charges that Ryan, D-13 Ohio,...

Appropriations Bills Include Funds that Could Benefit Valley, Ryan Says | May 22, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN , Ohio – U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan announced Tuesday the inclusion of more than $340 million in appropriations bills that could benefit Youngstown Air Reserve Station, America Makes and the Tech Belt Innovation Center, and the Mahoning River, among other local constituencies. The House Appropriations Committee, on which Ryan serves, passed the fiscal 2020 […]

YOUNGSTOWN , Ohio – U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan announced Tuesday the inclusion of more than $340 million in appropriations bills that could benefit Youngstown Air Reserve Station, America Makes and the Tech Belt Innovation Center, and the Mahoning River, among other local constituencies. The House Appropriations Committee, on which Ryan...

Ryan to Do CNN Town Hall June 2 | May 20, 2019

ATLANTA – U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan will participate in a nationally televised town hall June 2 on CNN, Ryan’s presidential campaign announced Monday. CNN anchor Poppy Harlow will serve as moderator of the forum, which will be broadcast at 7 p.m. This will be Ryan’s first nationally televised town hall and his first visit to […]

ATLANTA – U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan will participate in a nationally televised town hall June 2 on CNN, Ryan’s presidential campaign announced Monday. CNN anchor Poppy Harlow will serve as moderator of the forum, which will be broadcast at 7 p.m. This will be Ryan’s first nationally televised town hall...

DeWine: ‘A Lot Has to Happen’ Before Lordstown Sale | May 8, 2019

LORDSTOWN, Ohio — Gov. Mike DeWine said Wednesday that it’s “probably not the day yet to celebrate” a sale of the General Motors Co.’s Lordstown Complex to Workhorse Group Inc., a Cincinnati-based manufacturer of electric vehicles. “A lot has to happen,” the governor cautioned during a press conference at the statehouse that was streamed live […]

LORDSTOWN, Ohio -- Gov. Mike DeWine said Wednesday that it’s “probably not the day yet to celebrate” a sale of the General Motors Co.’s Lordstown Complex to Workhorse Group Inc., a Cincinnati-based manufacturer of electric vehicles. “A lot has to happen,” the governor cautioned during a press conference at the...

Commerce Department Denies Tariff Exclusions for NLMK | April 30, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The U.S. Department of Commerce has denied NLMK Pennsylvania exclusions from the Trump administration’s tariff policy that took effect last year. The exclusions would have allowed NLMK – a Russian-owned steel mill in Farrell, Pa. – to import steel slab into the country and then process it for customers in the United […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The U.S. Department of Commerce has denied NLMK Pennsylvania exclusions from the Trump administration’s tariff policy that took effect last year. The exclusions would have allowed NLMK – a Russian-owned steel mill in Farrell, Pa. – to import steel slab into the country and then process it...

Ryan Releases 10 Years of Tax Returns | April 30, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – After less than a month on the campaign trail, U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan’s presidential campaign released 10 years of his tax returns Monday. The disclosure, his campaign said, shows Ryan’s “commitment to unity built on trust and honesty,” according to a statement. The returns, which begin with his filings for the 2009 […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – After less than a month on the campaign trail, U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan’s presidential campaign released 10 years of his tax returns Monday. The disclosure, his campaign said, shows Ryan’s “commitment to unity built on trust and honesty,” according to a statement. The returns, which begin with...

Ryan Meets Poll Threshhold for 1st Democratic Debate | April 26, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan will participate in the first debate for candidates seeking the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination after meeting the qualifying criteria, his campaign announced today. The announcement comes just three weeks after Ryan, D-13 Ohio, announced his candidacy. To qualify for the first debate, which will take place June 26 […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan will participate in the first debate for candidates seeking the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination after meeting the qualifying criteria, his campaign announced today. The announcement comes just three weeks after Ryan, D-13 Ohio, announced his candidacy. To qualify for the first debate, which...

Portman: Broadband Key to Economic Development | April 20, 2019

By U.S. Sen. Rob Portman Over the last two years, Congress has put in place pro-growth policies that are growing our economy, creating jobs and raising wages for families across Ohio. Ohio’s unemployment numbers are low and wages are up overall. Yet, I’ve also seen firsthand that parts of Ohio haven’t benefited from the broader […]

By U.S. Sen. Rob Portman Over the last two years, Congress has put in place pro-growth policies that are growing our economy, creating jobs and raising wages for families across Ohio. Ohio’s unemployment numbers are low and wages are up overall. Yet, I’ve also seen firsthand that parts of Ohio...

Lawmakers, Partisans Weigh in on Mueller Report | April 19, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Reaction to the release Thursday morning of the redacted report on the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election by special counsel Robert S. Mueller III fell into familiar partisan patterns. Republicans echoed President Donald Trump in hailing the report released to the public by Attorney General William Barr and Deputy […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Reaction to the release Thursday morning of the redacted report on the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election by special counsel Robert S. Mueller III fell into familiar partisan patterns. Republicans echoed President Donald Trump in hailing the report released to the public by Attorney...