State Rep. Jay Edwards
Recent News About State Rep. Jay Edwards
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Edwards Announces $18.2 Million Investment in Athens County
State Rep. Jay Edwards (R-Nelsonville) has announced a significant investment of $18,211,333 in transformative economic development projects in Athens County. The allocation is part of the newly established Appalachian Downtowns and Destinations Initiative, aiming to boost growth in the region.According to Edwards, "This transformative funding will set Athens County and the greater Appalachian Region up for a future of growth and prosperity."The investment breakdown includes $6,564,071 for the revitalization of the City of Athens Central Business District, $7,043,674...
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Ohio House Approves Strategic Community Investment Fund to Strengthen Local Communities
The Ohio House of Representatives has passed allocations from the Strategic Community Investment Fund, aimed at supporting statewide, regional, and local projects. The fund, which includes $350 million, was established under the state's main operating budget in 2023 and includes excess funding from the previous fiscal year.State Representative Jay Edwards, Chairman of the House Finance Committee, expressed his confidence in the investments, stating, "There is no doubt these investments will strengthen our communities." Edwards emphasized his commitment to strategically...
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Edwards Introduces Bill to Designate Joe Burrow Highway
State Representative Jay Edwards (R-Nelsonville) has introduced a bill to designate Joe Burrow Highway in Athens, Ohio. The proposed stretch of highway will be located beside Athens High School, where Burrow attended and where the football stadium is currently named after him."I don’t tend to sponsor road naming bills, but I believe Joe Burrow is worthy of the cause," said Edwards. "He has never forgotten his hometown and has contributed significantly to southeast Ohio, especially through his fight against hunger in Appalachia."Burrow, an Ohio native and former...