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Ryan Falls Way Behind in Q2 Fundraising Race, New Poll | July 13, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan is falling far short of his competitors in the race for the Democratic nomination for president, both in terms of fundraising and poll numbers. And at this juncture, it appears that he will not qualify for the debates scheduled in September, when the Democratic National Committee requires 130,000 […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan is falling far short of his competitors in the race for the Democratic nomination for president, both in terms of fundraising and poll numbers. And at this juncture, it appears that he will not qualify for the debates scheduled in September, when the...

Gillibrand Seeks Clawbacks for Firms that Offshore Jobs | July 12, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand proposes clawing back tax breaks from companies that ship jobs overseas. Gillibrand, who represents New York and is among those seeking the Democratic nomination for president, fielded questions from about 30 local labor leaders, elected officials and activists Thursday afternoon during a roundtable at Cassese’s MVR. The campaign […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand proposes clawing back tax breaks from companies that ship jobs overseas. Gillibrand, who represents New York and is among those seeking the Democratic nomination for president, fielded questions from about 30 local labor leaders, elected officials and activists Thursday afternoon during a roundtable...

Portman, Brown Introducing ‘Buy America’ Legislation | July 10, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Legislation to be introduced this week will give new incentive to ‘Build America, Buy America’. U.S. Sens. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, and Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, are joining U.S. Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., and Gary Peters, D-Mich., in introducing legislation this week that applies ‘Buy America’ rules to all infrastructure and public works projects […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Legislation to be introduced this week will give new incentive to 'Build America, Buy America'. U.S. Sens. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, and Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, are joining U.S. Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., and Gary Peters, D-Mich., in introducing legislation this week that applies 'Buy America' rules to all...

Mahoning County Added to FEMA Disaster Declaration | July 3, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Mahoning County has been added to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Individual Assistance program due to flooding that occurred in late May. “Numerous families that have never had water issues before saw extreme flooding,” DeWine said. “I am pleased that FEMA acknowledges the flooding damage in Mahoning County and is stepping up […]

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Mahoning County has been added to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Individual Assistance program due to flooding that occurred in late May. “Numerous families that have never had water issues before saw extreme flooding,” DeWine said. “I am pleased that FEMA acknowledges the flooding damage in Mahoning...

DeWine Requests FEMA Aid After Flooding | June 28, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Gov. Mike DeWine has requested that Mahoning County be added to the Presidential Disaster Declaration that provides aid to 10 counties hit by storms in late May. “The same storm system that spawned the tornadoes in the areas of Dayton, Trotwood, and Celina last month also dumped rain on parts of Mahoning […]

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Gov. Mike DeWine has requested that Mahoning County be added to the Presidential Disaster Declaration that provides aid to 10 counties hit by storms in late May. “The same storm system that spawned the tornadoes in the areas of Dayton, Trotwood, and Celina last month also dumped...

Ryan Discusses Debate Performance, Court Rulings | June 28, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan said he’s satisfied with his performance during Wednesday night’s presidential debate. The Mahoning Valley congressman, who shared a Miami stage with nine other Democrats seeking their party’s nomination, dismissed criticisms of his performance and weighed in on two U.S. Supreme Court decisions during a phone interview Thursday afternoon. […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan said he's satisfied with his performance during Wednesday night’s presidential debate. The Mahoning Valley congressman, who shared a Miami stage with nine other Democrats seeking their party’s nomination, dismissed criticisms of his performance and weighed in on two U.S. Supreme Court decisions during...

Ryan Brings Up GM, Familiar Themes at Debate | June 27, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan touched on several themes and topics familiar to the constituents of his congressional district – from the job losses in the Mahoning Valley to the need for social and emotional learning in schools – as he sought to define himself among the large field of candidates vying for […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan touched on several themes and topics familiar to the constituents of his congressional district – from the job losses in the Mahoning Valley to the need for social and emotional learning in schools – as he sought to define himself among the large...

Brown Introduces Bill to Shed Light on Outsourcing | June 25, 2019

WARREN, Ohio – A bill introduced by U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown would require publicly traded companies to show the number of employees they have at each location, including those overseas. The goal of the Outsourcing Accountability Act is to put pressure on companies that outsource their labor to countries such as Mexico or China, said […]

WARREN, Ohio – A bill introduced by U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown would require publicly traded companies to show the number of employees they have at each location, including those overseas. The goal of the Outsourcing Accountability Act is to put pressure on companies that outsource their labor to countries such...

Business Tax Deduction on Table in State Budget Negotiation | June 21, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio – With the Ohio Senate approving its version of the two-year state budget, the two wings of the state legislature will spend the coming weeks negotiating a final version to send to Gov. Mike DeWine. Among the topics debated will be a tax deduction for businesses. In the House bill, the deduction was […]

COLUMBUS, Ohio – With the Ohio Senate approving its version of the two-year state budget, the two wings of the state legislature will spend the coming weeks negotiating a final version to send to Gov. Mike DeWine. Among the topics debated will be a tax deduction for businesses. In the...

Public Highly Critical of State of Political Discourse | June 20, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The public renders a harsh judgment on the state of political discourse in this country. And for many Americans, their own conversations about politics have become stressful experiences that they prefer to avoid, finds a report published Wednesday by the Pew Research Center. Large majorities say the tone and nature of political […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The public renders a harsh judgment on the state of political discourse in this country. And for many Americans, their own conversations about politics have become stressful experiences that they prefer to avoid, finds a report published Wednesday by the Pew Research Center. Large majorities say the...