The Senate reconvened August 22 for a special session. Another “if needed” Senate session is scheduled for September 6. The House has an “if needed” session scheduled for September 12 then is scheduled to reconvene in regular session September 13.
Updated information differing from last month is indicated in bold.
The House has an “if needed” session scheduled for September 12 then is scheduled to reconvene in regular session September 13.
Updated information differing from last month is indicated in bold.
Funding for “major new capacity projects” with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) are awarded through the Transportation Advisory Council (TRAC). Applications for TRAC funding were due on July 31, 2017, and 13 projects filed for a total of $280 M. The Ohio Transportation Budget, House Bill 26, recently enacted allocated $59.5 M in funding for Major New Program funding per year in the FY 2018-FY 2019 biennium, considerably less than the amount spent in this area during FY 2017.
Infill and urban development is becoming increasingly popular as the Millennial generation choses to live and work in walkable, new urbanist communities. Despite that trend, a greenfield site is much easier to sell and less costly to develop than a brownfield-infill site. Learn more about JobsOhio programs that can help reduce brownfield redevelopment costs and close that gap.
Governor John R. Kasich announced the approval of assistance for 11 projects set to create 894 new jobs and retain 1,048 jobs statewide. During its monthly meeting, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority (TCA) reviewed economic development proposals brought to the board by JobsOhio and its regional partners. Collectively, the projects are expected to result in more than $62 million in new payroll, and spur more than $1.4 billion in investments across Ohio.