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Ohio Awarded $7.5 Million Federal Investment for Autonomous Vehicle Research

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WASHINGTON—Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) this week applauded a decision by the U.S. Department of Transportation to invest $7.5 million in the testing and deployment of autonomous driving vehicle technology in Ohio. "This is great news for the state of Ohio," said Congressman Troy Balderson, who serves as a member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.…

Balderson Touts Central Ohio's Growing Tourism Industry at Travel Works Roadshow Stop

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COLUMBUS—Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) today addressed leaders of Central Ohio's tourism industry, highlighting the importance of community collaboration during his remarks at the Travel Works Roadshow's stop at the campus of Columbus State Community College.  "Tourism thrives when communities work together," said Congressman Balderson, who…

eTurboNews: U.S. Travel Association debuts Travel Works Roadshow to showcase industry’s economic importance

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“Home to the world-renowned Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, The Ohio State University, The Wilds, Hocking Hills State Park, and many other attractions, Central Ohio is the perfect place to celebrate the travel industry. The greater Columbus region exemplifies a richly diverse history and culture, and as a member of the Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus, I’m thrilled to shed light on how tourism creates jobs and boosts the economy right here in Ohio.”

Balderson, Johnson endorse trade agreement

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NEW CONCORD- U.S. Representatives Troy Balderson (R-Zanesville) and Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) addressed the Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Association at Muskingum University's Chess Center on Tuesday. Both representatives spoke about the need to pass the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, a trade agreement expected to replace the North American Free Trade Act, better known as…

New Bailey Veterinary Clinic owners honored

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NEWARK – The U.S. Small Business Administration Columbus District honored Dr. Foster Anderson, owner of Bailey Veterinary Clinic, as a small business leader “sparking” economic development in the Newark area. U.S. Rep. Troy Balderson, R-Zanesville, and SBA Columbus District Director Everett Woodel recently presented the award to Anderson and his wife, Cynthia, at the NEWork Space in…

Strengthening Manufacturing USA: Balderson-Led Bill Passes House

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Congressman Troy Balderson’s (R-OH) bipartisan bill aimed at strengthening the United States’ largest investment in advanced manufacturing – the Manufacturing USA Program – passed the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday.  The American Manufacturing Leadership Act (H.R. 2397) builds on the success of the Manufacturing USA program in accelerating our nation’s progress in advanced…

US House Bills Make it Easier for Small Businesses to Access Disaster Funding, Cyber Security

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WASHINGTON—Small businesses face considerable challenges. These include everything from natural and man-made disasters to burdensome regulations. You could be talking about a hurricane, cyber-attack or a regulation so demanding it discourages entrepreneurs. The result remains the same. They stop small businesses from running their companies and being efficient. Government leaders…

Auto Care Caucus Membership Reaches 30

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BETHESDA, Md. — The Auto Care Caucus, a bipartisan group of U.S. representatives who support the independent auto care industry, has reached 30 members, according to the Auto Care Association (ACA). Together with co-chairs Reps. Scott Perry, R-Pa., and Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., the ACA launched the Auto Care Caucus in 2017 to build support for auto care industry issues on Capitol Hill, the…

Balderson, Bipartisan Team Introduce Bill to Spark Commercialization of American Technologies

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Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) today teamed with a bipartisan, bicameral group of legislators to introduce a bill that would enhance commercialization opportunities for American small businesses’ innovations. The Research Advancing to Market Production (RAMP) for Innovators Act would support American innovators by expediting the application processes…

House Passes Balderson Measure to Strengthen Cybersecurity Protections for American Small Businesses

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Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) today applauded the passage of his bipartisan legislation by the U.S. House of Representatives aimed at strengthening cybersecurity protections within the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The SBA Cyber Awareness Act (H.R. 2331), the first in a series of three cybersecurity bills, would require the SBA administrator to submit an annual report…

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