Economy, Jobs, and Workforce Development

It’s undeniable the massive threat the Chinese Communist Party poses to the United States and our citizens. In recent weeks, I’ve addressed how China’s leaders — the Chinese Communist Party — have an established history of undermining American manufacturing, sabotaging critical trade deals, stealing American intellectual property, and now, causing the largest and deadliest global pandemic… Read more »

Before our country began sheltering in place this year, before the COVID-19 outbreak spread around the world and every American’s focus shifted to fighting a global pandemic, our country already faced another looming threat: China’s aggressive efforts to rapidly dominate the global economy. In 2015, China’s leaders – the Chinese Communist Party – announced Made in China 2025, a 10-year… Read more »

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… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) today voted in support of the Delivering for America Act, which would provide $25 billion to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) on top the $10 billion loan made available to the USPS through the CARES Act, which Balderson also supported. “Preserving the integrity of our elections is of the utmost importance, and ensuring our postal… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) is cosponsoring legislation that would ensure eligible individuals and families receive their COVID-19 economic impact payments (EIPs). Though the Balderson-backed 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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »