Stewart Secures $1.03 million for Madison County in 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 invests in local community projects, announced State Rep. Brian Stewart (R-Ashville). 

Stewart secured the following capital investments that will positively impact Madison County and the surrounding region:

• $600,000 to renovate the Tolles Cybersecurity Lab, providing the necessary facilities to support students going into the industry;
• $401,250 to complete phase one of the Depot at Public Square park project in Plain City; and
• $35,938 to improve the Madison County Airport.

“I am very pleased to have been able to successfully fight for Madison County’s local projects at the Statehouse,” said Stewart. “These projects will make positive changes in our community 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.