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4 Ohio GOP congressmen defy party, Trump to back USPS aid

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Defying a veto threat from President Donald Trump and opposition from GOP leaders, a quartet of Ohio Republicans voted for a House measure Saturday providing $25 billion to the U.S. Postal Service. Congressmen Troy Balderson of Zanesville, Dave Joyce of Geauga County, Steve Stivers of Columbus and Mike Turner of Dayton were among those who went against their party. “Preserving the…

Officials visit LSI, Bonecutter

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CHESTER TOWNSHIP — On Aug. 10 Chris Gabrelcik and Rockwell Bonecutter hosted a special event with U.S. Congressman Troy Balderson, State Rep. Riordan McClain, Ohio Senate Candidate Bill Reineke, Ohio Supreme Court Justices Sharon Kennedy and Judi French. Some community leaders and local businesses owners also attended. They could ask questions and address concerns before touring the…

Balderson: Time to crack down on China

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As our reality drastically changed this year, and weeks turned into months of uncertainty and fear, one prevailing thought has emerged: we can never let this happen again. Now, as another season starts to change and for the first time in more than 100 years we face a fall without Buckeye football, many are asking, how did we get here and what can we do to hold those responsible…

Balderson: Time to crack down on China

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As our reality drastically changed this year, and weeks turned into months of uncertainty and fear, one prevailing thought has emerged: we can never let this happen again. Now, as another season starts to change, and for the first time in more than 100 years we face a fall without Buckeye football, many are asking, how did we get here and what can we do to hold those responsible…

Port Authority welcomes Neurxstem to do COVID-19 research in lab

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HEATH --  The 1,000-square foot clean room lab of the Port Authority's Horton Building has a new occupant, one pursuing dramatic discoveries in the treatment of the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Rene Anand, CEO and founder of Neurxstem, signed a three-year lease and moved into the lab in May, performing research on the treatment of COVID-19, as well opioid…

Balderson launches, co-chairs bipartisan Pandemic Preparedness Caucus

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U.S. Rep. Troy Balderson (R-OH) earlier this month helped launch the bipartisan Pandemic Preparedness Caucus to advance results-driven, bipartisan policy solutions for challenges presented by public health emergencies (PHEs), including the current COVID-19 pandemic. “As representatives for the American people, we owe it to them to assess our country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic…

Grants enable SZFD to purchase equipment as well as PPE

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SOUTH ZANESVILLE - The South Zanesville Fire Department has secured a pair of Federal Emergency Management Agency grants with the help of U.S. Representative Troy Balderson (R-Zanesville). The first grant, a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant will help replace aging Air-Pak equipment, the air tanks and masks firefighters use when entering burning buildings.  The grant, for…

South Zanesville Fire Dept. will be receiving new protective equipment

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S. ZANESVILLE – The F.D. will be receiving 21 what are known as air pak masks for protection when entering a burning structure. These are funded from an approved $140,000 federal emergency management agency, or, FEMA, grant. The grant is supported by Congressman Troy Balderson. “I know the folks down here and its a personal connection. As I said, I’ve worked with this community for a…

Balderson pushing to ensure Ohioans receive COVID-19 impact payments

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WASHINGTON — Congressman Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, is cosponsoring legislation that would ensure eligible individuals and families receive their COVID-19 economic impact payments (EIPs). Though the CARES Act established EIPs to be distributed by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), many individuals and families have yet to receive theirs, an issue that would be resolved by the Impact…

Balderson tapped for Agriculture Committee

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ohio Congressman Troy Balderson (R-12th) has been tapped to serve on the House Committee on Agriculture. “Agriculture issues affect everyone and have a profound impact in Ohio’s Twelfth Congressional District, where the agriculture sector creates thousands of jobs,” said Balderson. “These issues are not isolated to America’s farms and ranches. The House Committee…

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