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Tuscarawas County: Residents received $229.47 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.8% of income in Tuscarawas County, providing an average of $2,496 per capita to residents.

By Tuscarawas News | Apr 13, 2025

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Tuscarawas County saw 13.3% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

In 2022, government transfers made up 22.6% of income in Tuscarawas County, a 13.3% surge from 9.3% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

By Tuscarawas News | Apr 4, 2025

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Indian Valley High School football team honored by State Senator Al Landis

By Tuscarawas News | Mar 27, 2025

State Senator Al Landis of Dover acknowledged the triumph of the Indian Valley High School football team in the Ohio Senate following their victorious first-ever OHSAA Division IV State Championship.

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Senator Landis honors Kent State Tuscarawas for national volleyball championship win

By Tuscarawas News | Mar 20, 2025

State Senator Al Landis of Dover has recognized the Kent State University at Tuscarawas women’s volleyball team in the Ohio Senate.

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Senator Al Landis receives economic development award from NAIOP

By Tuscarawas News | Mar 11, 2025

State Senator Al Landis has been recognized by the Ohio chapter of the National Association of Industrial and Office Parks (NAIOP) with the 2025 Ally of Economic Development Award.

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Tuscarawas County ranks 52nd highest in Ohio for per capita government transfer income at $11,729 in 2022

By Tuscarawas News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Tuscarawas County received an average of $11,729 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 37th lowest in Ohio.

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Tuscarawas County ranks 32nd in Ohio for government transfer dependency at 22.6% in 2022

By Tuscarawas News | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 22.6% of income in Tuscarawas County—ranking it 32nd least dependent among Ohio counties.

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Tuscarawas County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.1% of income in 2022

By Tuscarawas News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.1% of income in Tuscarawas County, providing an average of $1,076 per capita to residents.

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Landis honors Olympian Hunter Armstrong for achievements at Paris games

By Tuscarawas News | Feb 26, 2025

State Senator Al Landis recently honored Hunter Armstrong for his impressive performance at the 2024 Summer Olympics held in Paris.

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Ohio Statehouse school bus transportation grant program opens for applications

By Tuscarawas News | Sep 12, 2024

State Senator Al Landis (R-Dover) announced that the Ohio Statehouse School Bus Transportation Grant Program will be open from September 23 through September 30. The grant aims to assist schools in covering the cost of bus transportation for field trips to the state capitol.

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Ohio awards $67.3 million for building demolition across nine counties

By Tuscarawas News | Aug 7, 2024

State Senator Al Landis (R-Dover) announced today that the Ohio Department of Development is allocating $67.3 million from the Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program to demolish vacant, dilapidated buildings in nine counties, paving the way for new development.

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Senator Landis honors Strasburg-Franklin High School's softball team

By Tuscarawas News | Jun 26, 2024

COLUMBUS—Today in the Ohio Senate, State Senator Al Landis (R-Dover) recognized the Strasburg-Franklin High School Softball Team for winning the 2024 Division IV State Championship.

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Senator Landis announces millions more for district projects

By Tuscarawas News | Jun 17, 2024

COLUMBUS—State Senator Al Landis (R-Dover) announced millions of dollars will fund key Capital Budget projects across Senate District 31. This is the second phase following last week’s announcement of a $350 million investment by the Senate in Ohio communities from the One-Time Strategic Community Investment Fund.

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Ohio House passes bill to designate Tuscarawas Valley Memorial Highway

By Tuscarawas News | Jun 12, 2024

The Ohio House of Representatives has passed House Bill 380, legislation that will name twenty-nine roads and bridges throughout the state. Included in the bill is a measure sponsored by State Representatives Brett Hillyer (R-Uhrichsville) and Kevin Miller (R-Newark) to establish the Tuscarawas Valley Memorial Highway.

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Senator Landis announces funding for infrastructure, education, and healthcare projects

By Tuscarawas News | Jun 10, 2024

Senator Landis announced today that millions of dollars will be allocated for various projects within the district. The funding is aimed at improving infrastructure, education, and healthcare services.

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Bill proposes universal regulatory sandbox for business expansion in Ohio

By Tuscarawas News | May 22, 2024

COLUMBUS, OH — The Economic and Workforce Development Committee heard sponsor testimony from State Rep. Brett Hillyer (R-Uhrichsville) on House Bill 476. The proposed legislation aims to establish a universal regulatory sandbox program within the Ohio Department of Commerce. This program would enable individuals to gain limited market access in Ohio to test their products or services without obtaining the usual licensure or authorization.

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Ohio Senate passes bill for modernization of county records

By Tuscarawas News | May 8, 2024

The Ohio Senate has approved Senate Bill 94, a legislation sponsored by State Senators Al Landis (R-Dover) and Andrew Brenner (R-Delaware), aimed at modernizing electronic records and conveyances maintained by county recorders. The bill mandates all 88 counties to digitize recorded documents dating back to 1980 and offers an option for electronic recordings related to real estate transactions by June 30, 2026.

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House Committee Begins Hearings on Bill to Update Ohio Name, Image, and Likeness Law

By Tuscarawas News | Apr 9, 2024

COLUMBUS—The House Government Oversight Committee today began hearings on House Bill 367, legislation to update Ohio’s name, image, and likeness rights and protect Ohioans from unauthorized uses of their identities, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. Brett Hillyer (R-Uhrichsville).Specifically, House Bill 367 will update the current definition of a person’s persona, define malicious deepfake recordings, create a legal framework for addressing fraudulent reproductions, and establish exceptions for protected speech, such as political ads and news reporting."We have worked...

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Ohio Representatives Introduce GROW Act to Support Rehabilitation and Workforce Participation

By Tuscarawas News | Mar 26, 2024

State Rep. Brett Hillyer (R-Uhrichsville) and Majority Floor Leader Bill Seitz (R- Cincinnati) yesterday introduced the Getting Rehabilitated Ohioans Working (GROW) Act, aimed at increasing workforce participation and fostering safer and healthier communities and families.Hillyer emphasized the importance of accountability and support for redemption, stating, "We have a responsibility to hold Ohioans accountable for their actions, but to also offer them the resources and support for redemption and a second chance at success."Conservative groups, including the CPAC and...

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Tuscarawas County rise or fall in 2021?

By Tuscarawas News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Tuscarawas County received $5.9 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.