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Joyce Beatty addresses diversity, hate groups, and financial literacy in recent posts

In recent social media posts dated November 16 and November 18, Rep. Joyce Beatty discussed themes of diversity and tolerance while addressing local incidents involving hate groups.

By North Columbus News | Nov 18, 2024

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Jackson County fire chief sentenced for embezzling over $200K

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Johnny Baker, the chief of the Coalton volunteer fire department, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison by a U.S. District Court for misusing over $200,000 in department funds for personal expenses.

By North Columbus News | Nov 13, 2024

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U.S. Rep. Beatty votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

By North Columbus News | Jul 25, 2024

U.S. Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-OH) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

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Senator Vance questions Jerome Powell on economic repercussions linked to immigration

By North Columbus News | Jul 9, 2024

Senator JD Vance (R-OH) criticized the impact of immigration on the American economy and workforce during a Senate Banking Committee hearing with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Senator Vance emphasized the role of immigration in exacerbating issues within the housing and labor markets, as well as its effect on wage growth. He referenced a letter from Springfield, Ohio's city manager to the Senate Banking Committee, detailing a housing crisis due to an influx of migrants.

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Senator Vance responds to NTSB report on East Palestine train derailment

By North Columbus News | Jun 25, 2024

Senator JD Vance (R-OH) issued a statement regarding the National Transportation Safety Board’s findings on the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

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Senate conservatives announce hold policy on Biden judicial nominees

By North Columbus News | Jun 13, 2024

"In a continuing response to the current administration’s persecution of President Donald Trump, we will not allow the fast-tracking of any Biden Article III court judicial nominees, as well as Biden U.S. attorney nominations."

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Ohio House passes bill exempting milkweed seed distribution

By North Columbus News | Jun 12, 2024

The Ohio House of Representatives has passed House Bill 364, legislation that exempts certain non-commercial seed-sharing activities from laws governing seed labeling, inspection, and advertising. The bill is sponsored by State Representatives Dave Dobos (R-Columbus) and Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland).

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Legislation introduced to eliminate all federal diversity programs

By North Columbus News | Jun 12, 2024

Senator JD Vance (R-OH) and Congressman Michael Cloud (R-TX-27), along with several cosponsors, have introduced the Dismantle DEI Act aimed at eliminating all federal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. The proposed legislation seeks to rescind executive orders related to DEI, terminate Chief Diversity Officers, close DEI offices, end related training sessions, outlaw mandatory employee DEI pledges, and revoke DEI funding across multiple federal departments.

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Vance and Gaetz seek answers on Ukraine NGO's list targeting U.S. lawmakers

By North Columbus News | Jun 12, 2024

Senator JD Vance (R-OH) and Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) have called for information from Secretary of State Anthony Blinken regarding a controversial publication by a Ukrainian NGO. The article in question identifies Americans, including 21 senators and 116 members of the House, who are accused of "mirroring Kremlin propaganda" due to their opposition to the war in Ukraine and further U.S. aid to the country.

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Vance and Thune demand answers on Biden's recent amnesty actions

By North Columbus News | Jun 6, 2024

Senators JD Vance (R-OH) and John Thune (R-SD) have urged Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Attorney General Merrick Garland to halt the processing of new amnesty cases. This follows the Biden administration's recent move to grant de facto amnesty to hundreds of thousands of individuals whose asylum cases have been closed without a decision.

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Vance & Brown urge Biden administration for disaster declaration in southeastern Ohio

By North Columbus News | Jun 5, 2024

U.S. Senators JD Vance (R-OH) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) have urged President Biden to issue a disaster declaration for eight southeastern Ohio counties affected by severe weather in April. The request comes after Governor Mike DeWine sought a Presidential Disaster Declaration to enable FEMA to provide additional resources for recovery efforts.

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East Palestine health monitoring act passes Senate committee with bipartisan support

By North Columbus News | May 30, 2024

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Senator Vance criticizes Manhattan trial verdict against former President Trump

By North Columbus News | May 30, 2024

Senator JD Vance (R-OH) issued a statement on May 30, 2024, regarding the verdict in the New York prosecution against President Donald J. Trump.

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Carey Joins Effort to Prevent U.S. Trade Policy Favoring Foreign E-Commerce

By North Columbus News | Apr 19, 2024

Representative Mike Carey of Ohio has joined the effort to prevent U.S. trade policy from favoring foreign e-commerce operations over U.S.-based ones. Carey announced his co-sponsorship of the U.S. Foreign Trade Zone Parity Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing the disparities in current trade policies.In a statement, Carey emphasized the importance of updating trade rules to keep America competitive in the 21st century economy. He expressed pride in working with Representative Brad Wenstrup on this initiative, stating, "Our current trade policy counterintuitively...

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Reps. Mike Carey, Danny K. Davis Introduce Bill to Enhance Medicare Beneficiaries' Access to Breakthrough Medical Treatments

By North Columbus News | Apr 11, 2024

Reps. Mike Carey and Danny K. Davis have put forward bipartisan legislation aimed at expanding access to breakthrough medical treatments for Medicare beneficiaries. The Patient Access to Innovative New Technologies Act, introduced by the two Representatives from Ohio and Illinois, respectively, seeks to streamline regulations to facilitate the availability of cutting-edge medical treatments approved by the FDA through the Breakthrough Device Program.“Our bill will increase access to innovative treatment options for Medicare beneficiaries,” stated Congressman Carey,...

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Rep. Mike Carey Working on Bill to Expand Access to Emergency Medical Services for Seniors

By North Columbus News | Mar 18, 2024

Rep. Mike Carey of Ohio has announced his office is drafting legislation to enhance access to emergency medical services for seniors. The proposed Improving Access to Emergency Medical Services Act aims to allow seniors to receive medical care at home without the need for hospital transportation."Seniors should have the ability to receive ambulatory and emergency medical services at home for minor issues, without having to be transported to hospitals where they could potentially pick up dangerous infections," stated Rep. Carey.The bill, which is still in the works,...

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

By North Columbus News | Mar 14, 2024

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...

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

By North Columbus News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Franklin County received $1.3 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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

By North Columbus News | Feb 24, 2024

Farms in Franklin County received $3,904,933 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Delaware County farmers in 2021 reached $6,829,158

By North Columbus News | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Delaware County received $6,829,158 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.