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Ohio bill proposes public funding for foster and kinship caregiver childcare

State Representative Sharon Ray has introduced House Bill 7, which aims to provide publicly funded childcare for foster and kinship caregivers in Ohio.

By Medina Today | Feb 10, 2025

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Ohio Parks Association honors Rep. Sharon Ray as Public Official of the Year

State Representative Sharon Ray of Wadsworth has been named the Public Official of the Year by the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA).

By Medina Today | Feb 4, 2025

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Bill reintroduced against Brunswick highway interchange citing community concerns

By Medina Today | Jan 23, 2025

State Representative Sharon Ray of Wadsworth has reintroduced House Bill 276, initially presented during the 135th General Assembly.

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Ohio governor signs new law modernizing state adoption process

By Medina Today | Dec 19, 2024

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed House Bill 5, known as the Adoption Modernization Act.

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Ohio House passes resolution on perinatal mental health awareness

By Medina Today | Dec 12, 2024

The Ohio House of Representatives has passed House Concurrent Resolution 16, a measure aimed at raising awareness about perinatal mental health.

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Ohio House approves amendments to Adoption Modernization Act

By Medina Today | Dec 4, 2024

The Ohio House of Representatives has agreed to amendments on House Bill 5, known as the Adoption Modernization Act.

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Ohio representatives advocate for perinatal mental health awareness

By Medina Today | Nov 19, 2024

State Representative Sharon Ray, a Republican from Wadsworth, convened a press conference to discuss House Concurrent Resolution 16.

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Medina housing authority receives $600K grant for new emergency shelter

By Medina Today | Oct 17, 2024

State Representative Sharon Ray has announced that the Medina Metropolitan Housing Authority (MHA) will receive a $600,000 grant to support a new emergency housing shelter in Medina County. The funding comes from the Ohio Housing Trust Fund Special Projects Grant Program, which is managed by the Ohio Department of Development.

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Ohio House passes Substitute House Bill 2 allocating funds for statewide capital projects

By Medina Today | Jun 26, 2024

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives has passed Substitute House Bill 2, the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects, announced Assistant Majority Whip Sharon Ray (R-Wadsworth). The bill allocates over $4.2 billion for capital projects and includes $717 million in one-time project funding from the Strategic Community Investment Fund.

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Ohio House committee reviews bill to aid foster, kinship caregivers

By Medina Today | Jun 25, 2024

The House Finance Committee commenced hearings on House Bill 580, legislation aimed at providing direct support to foster and kinship caregivers in Ohio. The bill, introduced by State Rep. Sharon Ray (R-Wadsworth) and co-sponsored by State Rep. Andrea White (R-Kettering), seeks to mitigate the financial burdens often associated with childcare.

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House committee passes bill offering tax credits for pet-friendly rentals

By Medina Today | Jun 4, 2024

COLUMBUS—The House Ways and Means Committee has passed the Pet Friendly Rental Act, House Bill 277, as announced by bill sponsor State Rep. Sharon Ray (R-Wadsworth).

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Legislation introduced to provide publicly funded childcare for foster, kinship caregivers

By Medina Today | May 15, 2024

State Representative Sharon Ray (R-Wadsworth) introduced legislation today aimed at supporting foster and kinship caregivers through the provision of publicly funded childcare. Ray is sponsoring the bill in conjunction with State Representative Andrea White (R-Kettering).

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House committee reviews resolution on perinatal mental health recognition

By Medina Today | May 7, 2024

The House Behavioral Health Committee has initiated hearings on House Concurrent Resolution 16, a move that aims to acknowledge the significance of perinatal mental health. This was announced by the resolution's sponsor, State Rep. Sharon Ray (R-Wadsworth).

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Medina County rise or fall in 2021?

By Medina Today | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Medina County received $1.6 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Medina County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Medina Today | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Medina County received $2,919,738 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Ray, Ohio House Approve $350 Million Strategic Community Investment Fund

By Medina Today | Feb 7, 2024

The Ohio House of Representatives has passed Substitute House Bill 2, approving the allocation of $350 million from the Strategic Community Investment Fund for various projects across the state. State Rep. Sharon Ray (R-Wadsworth) announced the news, expressing confidence that these projects will strengthen not only Medina County but also the northeast Ohio region and the state as a whole.Ray highlighted several local provisions that will have a positive impact on Medina County. This includes $2 million to repurpose a former industrial site in Wadsworth into a...

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LaRose: 'Thankful that our state legislature took action to protect minors from irreversible medical procedures’

By Medina Today News Service | Jan 24, 2024

Sec. of State Frank LaRose (R-Ohio), who is running for U.S. Senate, said he was thankful for the state legislature’s override of Gov. Mike DeWine’s (R-Ohio) veto of HB68, the “Enact Ohio Saving Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act.”

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House Committee Begins Hearings on Bill to Establish Pilot Program for Remote Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder

By Medina Today | Oct 31, 2023

The Ohio House Behavioral Health Committee has commenced hearings on House Bill 300, a proposed legislation that aims to create a pilot program for the remote treatment of opioid use disorder. State Rep. Sharon Ray (R-Wadsworth) is the sponsor of the bill.Under the pilot program, which will be administered by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, remote treatment for opioid use disorder will be provided through licensed opioid treatment programs. The program will be funded through fiscal years 2024-25, with an annual appropriation of $750,000.During...

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Ray Receives ONCAC Children's Champion of the Year Award

By Medina Today | Oct 13, 2023

State Rep. Sharon Ray (R-Wadsworth) has been recognized by the Ohio Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers (ONCAC) as the Children’s Champion of the Year. The award was presented to Ray in recognition of her unwavering support for the organization and her advocacy for the funding of 34 Ohio Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers.The funding provided by Ray specifically aims to support the implementation and ongoing development of specialized and localized services for children who have experienced trauma. This funding plays a crucial role in ensuring that these children...

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City of Toledo Hosts Ottawa Park Public Meeting on April 3

By Medina Today Reports | Mar 29, 2023

City of Toledo Hosts Ottawa Park Public Meeting on April 3