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While the federal disaster declaration process is still underway, it is important to document and report your damages now. This information helps local and state officials establish the extent of the disaster and the need for additional assistance. Read more »

This article was originally published by WHIZ. By Matt Morris The energy sector is the state’s third largest industry and Ohio is taking measures to keep America’s energy supply abundant and affordable. U.S. Senator Jon Husted and U.S. Congressman Troy Balderson made a quick stop in Zanesville to talk to area energy producers about measures that can be taken to decrease the… Read more »

This article was originally published by Zanesville Times Recorder. By Shawn Digity "Cooperative federalism" was the name of the game April 2, as Eastpointe Business Park's AMG Vanadium became the local flagbearer of a joint U.S. and Ohio EPA announcement officials say will benefit numerous Ohio-based manufacturers. In short, Ohio has been fully authorized for Resource… Read more »

Op-Ed originally published in The Washington Times. By Troy Balderson Americans are paying more attention to their health than ever before. From scrutinizing ingredient lists to prioritizing sleep and recovery, people across the country are becoming more engaged in their own well-being. At the center of this movement are wearable health devices. Products like smartwatches, fitness… Read more »

This article was originally published by the Cleveland Plain Dealer. By Sabrina Eaton WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed legislation by Zanesville Republican Rep. Troy Balderson that would require federal agencies to assess how their regulations affect electric grid reliability before finalizing new rules. The Reliable Power Act (H.R. 3616) was… Read more »

This article was originally published by Bloomberg. By Kellie Lunney Litigation aimed at delaying or halting energy projects would see tougher limits under Republican legislation introduced Tuesday. The bill would prevent subsequent legal claims against fossil fuel, transmission, and critical mineral energy projects after litigation has been “finally adjudicated on the record by… Read more »

This article was originally published by the Washington Examiner. By Callie Patteson The House of Representatives is poised to vote this week on several bills aimed at boosting the reliability and stability of the national grid. The House Rules Committee is set to send at least three pieces of legislation to the floor that address energy security while… Read more »

By U.S. Reps. Troy Balderson and Harriet Hageman As part of President Trump’s effort to unleash American energy dominance, his administration recently took a much-needed and long-overdue step: ending the war on domestic coal.  While Democrats in Washington, DC, and radical environmental activists have long sought to write off coal as an energy source of the past, the reality is… Read more »

Op-Ed originally published in The Washington Times. By Troy Balderson President Donald Trump’s return to the White House marked a long-overdue course correction for American energy policy. On the campaign trail and in his inaugural address, he promised to restore common sense to Washington’s regulatory agenda and put American energy first and on Day One, he… Read more »

This article was originally published by the Cleveland Plain Dealer. By Sabrina Eaton WASHINGTON, D.C. — Flanked by dozens of hard-hatted coal miners at a ceremony in the White House East Room, President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed four executive orders at the White House meant to rekindle the coal industry after years of decline. “The value of untapped coal in our… Read more »