Stein Champions Funding for Loraine County in Historic Capital Budget Bill

June 28, 2024

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives recently 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. Dick Stein (R-Norwalk).

Stein secured over $5.48 million in capital investments that will positively impact Loraine County and the surrounding region which included:

$2.5 million- Lorain County Fair;
$1 million- Boys and Girls Club of Elyria South;
$1 million- Nord Center Capital Improvement Project;
$375,000- Lorain County Health and Dental Facility;
$12,276- VFW Post 6941 roof repair; and
$600,000 - Camp Timberlane Infrastructure Improvements

“We are continuing to move our communities forward by investing in our state and local economy,” said Stein. “I am proud to get these investments across the finish line.”

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.