A group of bipartisan legislators reintroduced the DRIVE-Safe Act to address the growing shortage of professional truck drivers in the U.S. by allowing certified commercial truck driver’s who are under 21 to cross state lines after completing safety training and apprenticeship opportunities.
Under the proposed Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE-Safe)… Read more »
With 98% of live-in occupants now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, Middleton Senior Living staff, residents and their families are asking why they are still forced to conform to strict visitation rules imposed on such facilities about a year ago.
On Monday morning, Congressman Troy Balderson, R-Zanesville, who represents the 12th Congressional District, visited… Read more »
A new bill being sent to Congress aims to further help small businesses that have suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic by focusing on long-term goals.
The Next Generation Entrepreneur Corps Act, if passed, would set up a mentor-mentee program between a small business and either an investor or a successful entrepreneur. The program is set at a 5-year minimum with new groups of… Read more »
With senior citizens among the most vaccinated — and most isolated — demographic in the nation, a growing number of proponents are calling for loosened COVID-19 restrictions.
On Monday, the CDC advised that fully vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing.
Long-term care experts, caregivers and others in Ohio hope… Read more »
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — In another case of a Republican official pushing Ohio's Republican governor to change his COVID-19 approach, Rep. Troy Balderson (R-Zanesville) used his office Monday to push Gov. Mike DeWine to loosen or eliminate restrictions on nursing home visitation.
DeWine later signaled on Monday that he had spoken… Read more »
Rep. Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) is urging Gov. Mike DeWine and federal health authorities to loosen visitation guidelines at nursing homes.
COVID-19 has been especially deadly in nursing homes, with nearly 7,000 residents succumbing to the disease in the last year. The congregate setting means easier transmission, and elderly residents are more susceptible than other age groups to… Read more »
Rep. Troy Balderson (R-OH) recently reintroduced the Strengthening Methods to Advance Research and Technology (SMART) in Transportation Act, which he would bolster transportation system technologies.
“Throughout our history, central Ohio has always led our country in smart mobility and advanced transportation research,” Balderson, a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure… Read more »
MANSFIELD -- Three north central Ohio students were among Ohio’s 12th Congressional District service academy nominations for the Class of 2025.
The list was announced Tuesday by Congressman Troy Balderson.
“We are once again putting our communities’ finest young leaders forward with these service academy nominations,“ Balderson said. “Ohio’s 12th Congressional District is home… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC, US — US Representative David Scott of Georgia, the new chairman of the US House Committee on Agriculture, on Feb. 9 announced the 24 new and returning Democratic members of the committee who will serve during the 117th US Congress.
The members, listed by seniority, include Scott, Jim Costa of California, Filemon Vela of Texas, Alma Adams of North Carolina, who will… Read more »
Senior care association LeadingAge has completed its affiliation with the Visiting Nurse Associations of America (VNAA) and its offshoot organization, ElevatingHOME. This move expands LeadingAge’s reach into the home health and hospice sectors.
The groups announced their intent to merge in Feb 2019. In the interim the organizations have undergone a transition period in which they… 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 R...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed the Reliable Power Act, introduced by Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12). This legislation protects America’s electric...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) joined President Donald Trump and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy in the Oval Office today for the announcement of the “Fr...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) today introduced legislation to streamline America’s energy projects by ensuring a project can move forward without being trap...
