The House Homeland Security Committee is taking action to address the drug and human trafficking crises in Ohio through House Bill 230, according to State Rep. Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester). The legislation aims to combat the staggering increase in drug overdoses, particularly fentanyl poisoning, in Ohio and across the United States.During a recent committee meeting, Mark Murphy, a constituent of Gross and resident of Butler County, provided compelling testimony in support of the bill. Murphy emphasized the importance of passing the legislation not just for his sake,...
There were 38 professional licenses issued in Butler County in the week ending Oct. 21, 2023, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.
There were 15 companies in cities associated with Hamilton County that received 15 FDA inspections in the third quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
There were two companies in cities associated with Butler County that received two FDA inspections in the third quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
In September 2023, the median sale price of a home in Butler County fell by $24,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 29.9%.
State Representative Sara Carruthers (R-Hamilton) has been honored as the Legislator of the Year by the Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging (o4a). Carruthers was recognized for her dedication to supporting older Ohioans and caregivers throughout the state, particularly during the state budget process, where she served as Chairwoman of the House Finance Subcommittee on Health and Human Services.In response to receiving this prestigious award, Carruthers expressed her gratitude, stating, "I am extremely honored to receive this recognition. I will continue my work and...
State Representative Thomas Hall, along with Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik, met with local and county officials in Liberty Township to discuss upcoming development projects in Butler County. The meeting, also attended by State Senator George Lang, focused on the utilization of funds from the All Ohio Future Fund and site redevelopment programs.Hall expressed his appreciation for Director Mihalik's visit, stating, "I appreciate Director Mihalik taking the time to travel to Butler County to discuss the future of development in our district. I'm...
There were 25 professional licenses issued in Butler County in the week ending Oct. 14, 2023, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.
The Ohio House of Representatives has passed House Bill 187, also known as the Ohio Homeowners Relief Act, in an effort to address the issue of rising property taxes in the state. State Rep. Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester) announced the passage of the bill, which aims to help Ohioans remain in their homes by modifying the procedures used to conduct property tax sales assessment ratio studies.According to Rep. Gross, the legislation is critical in protecting the residents of the 45th House District from the burden of increasing property taxes. She believes that this bill...
The Ohio House of Representatives has passed a bill aimed at protecting Ohioans from rising property taxes. The Ohio Homeowners Relief Act, also known as House Bill 187, will modify the procedures used by the Tax Commissioner to conduct property tax sales assessment ratio studies. The bill requires the Commissioner to work alongside local elected officials and consider the past three years of a county's property values when determining property tax, instead of just one year.State Rep. Thomas Hall, the sponsor of the bill, emphasized the importance of this legislation...
There were 18 professional licenses issued in Butler County in the week ending Sept. 2, 2023 in Ohio, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.