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    Congressman Mike Carey Announces Multi-Million Dollar Grant to Expand Rapid Low-Cost Transportation in Ohio

    Washington, D.C. - Representative Mike Carey (R-OH) has announced a $41.9 million dollar grant for public transportation improvements in central Ohio. The grant, disbursed by the Department of Transportation, will fund the West Broad Street Bus Rapid Transportation Project in Franklin County, Ohio."Franklin County’s population has exploded in recent years, but unfortunately our transportation infrastructure has not kept up," said Rep. Carey. "This new grant will help ensure that central Ohio has new, low-cost transit options connecting the city of Columbus to the rest of...

  • Local Government

    Reps. Mike Carey, Emilia Sykes Unveil Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Pedestrian Safety

    Representatives Mike Carey and Emilia Sykes have come together to address the pressing issue of pedestrian safety by introducing bipartisan legislation. Congressman Carey emphasized the need for improved infrastructure, stating, “Our legislation will make our roadways safer for children and families by redesigning crosswalks, roundabouts, sidewalks, and other infrastructure.” Congresswoman Sykes echoed his sentiments, highlighting the importance of finding solutions to ensure people can move around communities without fear, saying, “I’m proud to work alongside Congressman...

  • Local Government

    Representative Carey Introduces Legislation to Expedite Help for Families and Children in Need

    Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Mike Carey (R-OH) introduced legislation to expedite the disbursement of payments to families in need through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program (TANF). "States should not be stockpiling TANF money at the expense of low-income families and children," said Congressman Carey. "Even a short-term delay in receiving TANF benefits can be costly for families struggling to make ends meet.""The TANF program provides a lifeline to families all across our nation that have fallen on hard times, yet the current system allows states...

  • Local Government

    Reps. Carey, Thompson Lead Bipartisan Effort to Protect Injured Workers

    Reps. Mike Carey and Mike Thompson have taken a bipartisan stand to introduce legislation aimed at safeguarding injured American workers. The Coordination of Medicare Payments and Workers’ Compensation Act — COMP ACT — is a collaborative effort to ensure that individuals facing workplace injuries do not encounter unnecessary hurdles in receiving the support they deserve.Congressman Carey emphasized the importance of the bill by stating, “Hardworking Ohioans should not have to worry about bureaucratic red tape after enduring an injury in the workplace.” Meanwhile,...

  • Local Government

    Carey, Chu, Tillis, Hassan Unveil Bipartisan Legislation to Help Family Caregivers

    Reps. Mike Carey (R-OH) and Judy Chu (D-CA) joined forces with Sens. Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) to introduce the bipartisan Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act. The legislation aims to improve coordination between caregivers and Medicare beneficiaries, making it easier for caregivers to access vital health information.Rep. Carey emphasized the importance of supporting family caregivers, stating, “By clarifying what resources are available to caregivers and training 1-800-MEDICARE operators to assist them, we can ease the burden and stress often placed...

  • Local Government

    Analysis: East Columbus Health Center one of 22 Ohio abortion providers funded by grants approved by non-profit board of which GOP Senate hopeful Moreno a member

    The East Columbus Health Center was one of 22 Ohio abortion providers supported by the $2.08 million in grants from the Cleveland Foundation during the six years that “pro-life” U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) served on the foundation’s board.

  • Local Government

    Carey Applauds Passage of Affordable Housing, American Manufacturing Incentives in Bipartisan Tax Bill

    Washington, DC - Congressman Mike Carey (R-OH) expressed his appreciation for the passage of a bipartisan tax bill by the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill aims to uplift middle-class families and American manufacturing. Serving on the House Ways and Means Committee, which drafted the bill, Rep. Carey highlighted the positive impact it will have on Ohio families. He stated, "Our bipartisan tax package will deliver real results for Ohio families."The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 is the outcome of bipartisan negotiations between the...

  • Local Government

    Congressman Carey Announces Expansion of Affordable Housing, American Manufacturing in Bipartisan Tax Deal

    Washington, DC – Congressman Mike Carey (R-OH) has announced the successful inclusion of measures to expand affordable housing and support American manufacturing in a bipartisan tax deal. The House Ways and Means Committee, which Carey is a part of, secured the expansion of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and the inclusion of incentives for American manufacturing in negotiations with the Democratic-controlled Senate.In a statement, Rep. Carey expressed his pride in the bipartisan tax package, stating, "I’m proud to have fought for a bipartisan tax package that lifts up...

  • Local Government

    Ohio Delegation Demands Answers from SSA Over Improper Overpayment

    Washington, D.C. - Members of the Ohio congressional delegation, led by Reps. Mike Carey (R-OH) and Emilia Sykes (D-OH), are demanding answers from the acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA) regarding improper payments made to beneficiaries.Congressman Carey expressed concern over the long-standing issue of overpayments, stating, "Overpayments have been a problem for at least a decade — if not longer — according to our caseworkers." He also highlighted the troubling fact that the SSA is uncertain about the true extent of the problem, saying, "SSA...

  • Local Government

    Dobos, Klopfenstein Introduce Legislation Exempting Milkweed Seed Distribution

    State Representatives Dave Dobos and Roy Klopfenstein have introduced legislation in Columbus that aims to exempt certain non-commercial seed-sharing activities from laws governing seed labeling, inspection, and advertising. The legislation specifically focuses on the distribution of milkweed seeds by the Ohio Prairie Association (OPA) among its members to promote habitats for monarch butterflies in Ohio.According to Dobos, the bill will provide an exemption for the distribution of milkweed seeds when the purpose is to conserve threatened species or to create and...

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