Hometown Crowd Hears from Presidential Candidate Ryan | April 6, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan emphasized the need for unity at the first rally of his nascent campaign for president. About 500 people filled a block-long stretch of West Federal Street Saturday afternoon to hear Ryan, D-13 Ohio, two days after he announced on ABC’s “The View” that he would be seeking the […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan emphasized the need for unity at the first rally of his nascent campaign for president. About 500 people filled a block-long stretch of West Federal Street Saturday afternoon to hear Ryan, D-13 Ohio, two days after he announced on ABC’s “The View” that...

Ryan Hosts Presidential Rally Saturday | April 5, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan will host his first presidential rally in Youngstown this Saturday following Thursday’s announcement of his presidential campaign. The rally is scheduled for 2 p.m. in front of the Youngstown Business Incubator, 241 W. Federal St. Gates for the event will open at 1 p.m. with entrances at Symphony […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan will host his first presidential rally in Youngstown this Saturday following Thursday’s announcement of his presidential campaign. The rally is scheduled for 2 p.m. in front of the Youngstown Business Incubator, 241 W. Federal St. Gates for the event will open at 1...

Ryan Takes His Long Shot. ‘Best Bet’ Against Trump? | April 5, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Fox News analyst and former state Sen. Capri Cafaro asserted Thursday that U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan is probably best positioned among the Democrats competing to be their party’s nominee for president to unseat President Donald Trump, even as Republicans sought to dismiss his viability as a candidate. Ryan, D-13 Ohio, formally announced […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Fox News analyst and former state Sen. Capri Cafaro asserted Thursday that U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan is probably best positioned among the Democrats competing to be their party’s nominee for president to unseat President Donald Trump, even as Republicans sought to dismiss his viability as a candidate....

Ryan Says He’s Running for President, Activates Site | April 4, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan made it official this morning: he’s seeking the Democratic Party nomination for president. Ryan made his announcement on ABC’s “The View.” He began by saying, “This country is divided,” and has been for quite some time. Ryan referenced the industrial losses that have afflicted the Mahoning Valley since […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan made it official this morning: he's seeking the Democratic Party nomination for president. Ryan made his announcement on ABC's "The View." He began by saying, "This country is divided," and has been for quite some time. Ryan referenced the industrial losses that have...

Speculation Mounts About Ryan Presidential Bid | April 4, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Speculation is rampant that U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan will announce a bid for the Democratic nomination for president. BuzzFeed News reported Wednesday that Ryan, D-13 Ohio, is planning an announcement this week. He is scheduled to appear on ABC’s “The View” today and is hosting a rally in downtown Youngstown Saturday. Ryan’s […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Speculation is rampant that U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan will announce a bid for the Democratic nomination for president. BuzzFeed News reported Wednesday that Ryan, D-13 Ohio, is planning an announcement this week. He is scheduled to appear on ABC’s “The View” today and is hosting a rally...

Brown Seeks to Expand Apprenticeship Program | April 4, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – A bill introduced by U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown would develop new apprentice programs and expand existing ones across the country, the senator said Wednesday. “Apprenticeships allow workers to get real work experience and figure out where their talents lay and take advantage of opportunities in the trades,” said Brown, D-Ohio, said during […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – A bill introduced by U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown would develop new apprentice programs and expand existing ones across the country, the senator said Wednesday. “Apprenticeships allow workers to get real work experience and figure out where their talents lay and take advantage of opportunities in the trades,”...

Brown, Portman Introduce Bill to Make Work Opportunity Credit Permanent | April 3, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman are among those who introduced the Work Opportunity Tax Credit & Jobs Act to the senate Tuesday. If approved, it would make the work opportunity tax credit a permanent addition to the tax code. Our economy is creating jobs and increasing wages, and that’s good […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman are among those who introduced the Work Opportunity Tax Credit & Jobs Act to the senate Tuesday. If approved, it would make the work opportunity tax credit a permanent addition to the tax code. Our economy is creating jobs and...

Council to Consider Build Grant, Amphitheater Items | April 2, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – City Council this week will consider items related to the $22 million rehabilitation of several downtown streets and to the new Youngstown Foundation Amphitheater. On the agenda for council’s meeting Wednesday are two items pertaining to the downtown street project funded in part by the $10.8 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – City Council this week will consider items related to the $22 million rehabilitation of several downtown streets and to the new Youngstown Foundation Amphitheater. On the agenda for council’s meeting Wednesday are two items pertaining to the downtown street project funded in part by the $10.8 million...

Youngstown Is ‘Open for Business,’ Brown Says | March 29, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Mayor Jamael Tito Brown said Thursday evening there’s just one criterion to do business in the city under his watch. “You must be willing to improve your quality of life and the citizens of Youngstown,” Brown said before a large audience in his first state of the city address at the Ford […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Mayor Jamael Tito Brown said Thursday evening there’s just one criterion to do business in the city under his watch. “You must be willing to improve your quality of life and the citizens of Youngstown,” Brown said before a large audience in his first state of the...

Lawmakers Lobby Defense Dept. for Missile Interceptor | March 28, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Members of Ohio’s congressional delegation called on Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan to select Camp Garfield as the third Continental United States Interceptor Site. U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman and U.S. Reps. Tim Ryan and Bill Johnson were among those who signed the letter, dated March 26, calling on […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Members of Ohio’s congressional delegation called on Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan to select Camp Garfield as the third Continental United States Interceptor Site. U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman and U.S. Reps. Tim Ryan and Bill Johnson were among those who signed the letter,...