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GOP Lawmakers from Ohio Want Justice Department to Monitor Anti-Semitic Attacks

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The entire Republican delegation from Ohio in the U.S. House of Representatives asked the Department of Justice to monitor anti-Semitic attacks, something the department already does. The April 1 letter, initiated by Troy Balderson and signed by all 17 Republican members from the state notes the massacre of 11 Jewish worshippers in Pittsburgh in October; attacks on Jewish student…

Balderson Sends Letter to DOJ Requesting it Track Rise in Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes

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Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) today sent a letter to the United States Department of Justice requesting the department’s assistance in identifying the scope of the rise in anti-Semitism in the United States. Specifically, the letter requests the department track a rise in anti-Semitic hate crimes across the country. “What’s most disturbing about the rise in anti-Semitism across the…

Balderson Sends Letter to DOJ Requesting It Track Rise in Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes

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Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) today sent a letter to the United States Department of Justice requesting the department’s assistance in identifying the scope of the rise in anti-Semitism in the United States. Specifically, the letter requests the department track a rise in anti-Semitic hate crimes across the country. “What’s most disturbing about the rise in anti-Semitism across the…

Ohio’s Jewish Federations Daylong Fly-In Focuses on Security

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This March, volunteer and professional leaders from Ohio’s Jewish federations, including Cincinnati, took to Capitol Hill to advocate for increased security funding for faith based and cause based nonprofits at high risk of terror attack.  “There’s no nice way to say this. A lot of violent people out there hate Jews and want to murder us,” said Howie Beigelman, Executive Director of…

Balderson Op-Ed: Putting Ohio First

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The first session of the 116th Congress has been in full-swing since the end of January, and my colleagues and I have been busy at work in committee hearings, at bill markups, and of course, voting on important issues that impact Ohioans. In my first full term as the Representative for Ohio’s 12th District, I’m eager to include central Ohio’s priorities in Congress’ work this year. In…

Congressman Troy Balderson Meets with Local Government

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Local government gathered together at Bryan’s Place to discuss their issues and concerns. Congressman Troy Balderson (R – OH) met with Mayor Jeff Tilton, County Commissioners, Port Authority and County Engineers on Monday, March 18th. He continues to focus on workforce development, transportation and infrastructure, and jobs within the community. “I’m encouraging them to give me some…

Get Ready for Read Across America Day and Find Out What We Are Reading

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Saturday is National Read Across America Day, a day when the National Educational Association celebrates reading and the birthday of children’s author Dr. Seuss. In honor of the day, we asked our staff and people in the community what they are reading. More than 100 people responded. Let us know in the comments what you are reading. Public officials Mike DeWine, Ohio governor:…

A Sit-Down Interview with Rep. Troy Balderson

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Spectrum Washington reporter Taylor Popielarz sat down with Representative Troy Balderson (R-12) for a lengthy interview on Thursday.  The two discussed the spending bill that prevented another government shutdown, Balderson's bill to permanently end shutdowns, his committee assignments (which include transportation and infrastructure, small business, and science,…

A sit-down interview with Rep. Troy Balderson

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Spectrum Washington reporter Taylor Popielarz sat down with Representative Troy Balderson (R-12) for a lengthy interview on Thursday. The two discussed the spending bill that prevented another government shutdown, Balderson's bill to permanently end shutdowns, his committee assignments (which include transportation and…

Both Ohio Senators, 12 of 16 in Congress Back Bill Preventing Shutdown

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With the support of Republicans Mike Turner of Dayton, Steve Stivers of Upper Arlington and Troy Balderson of Zanesville, the U.S. House overwhelmingly approved Thursday the final version of a spending bill that will keep the federal government open until the end of September. The House passed the measure just hours after Republican Senator Rob Portman and Democrat Sherrod Brown joined…

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