Peterson, Ohio House Approve Historic Capital Budget Bill

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives today passed Substitute House Bill 2, the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects throughout the state. The Capital Budget will make historic investments in local community projects, announced State Rep. Bob Peterson (R-Sabina). 

Peterson secured the following capital investment that will positively impact Washington Court House:

$500,000 to support phase two of the Historic Washington Auditorium Project.
“I am proud to secure funding that will help restore the historic Washington Auditorium,” said Peterson. “The investments made today in the auditorium restoration project will be enjoyed by community members for years to come.”

In addition to these local investments, this legislation also includes statewide capital investments of:

$600 million for the School Building Program Assistance Fund;
$400 million for the Public Works Commission Local Public Infrastructure and State Capital Improvement Program; and
$397.6 million for higher education projects around the state.
 

Substitute House Bill 2 awaits a signature from the Governor.