Don Jones News

COLUMBUS – This week Governor DeWine signed House Bill 377, which will provide a $500 million investment into Appalachia Ohio, announced State Representative Don Jones (R-Freeport). 

COLUMBUS – Today Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 583 into law. The bill intends to make changes to the Ohio Revised Code regarding educator licenses for substitute teachers, to establish a study committee on the substitute teacher shortage, and to make an appropriation.

COLUMBUS –State Representative Don Jones (R-Freeport) highlights Belmont County receiving funding as a part of the new Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program.

The State Controlling Board has approved the release of $690,000 for roadwork improvements for the Village of Caldwell in Noble County. 

The State Controlling Board has approved the release of $286,896, which will be allocated to Washing State Community College focused on developing further workforce training for students. 

COLUMBUS –State Representative Don Jones (R-Freeport) today cast his vote in support of the Ohio Capital Budget. House Bill 687 is the state’s two-year, $3.5 billion construction budget.

COLUMBUS –State Representative Don Jones (R-Freeport) today passed House Bill 151 on the house floor after many months of work to allow more flexibility for our young educators. 

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Don Jones (R-Freeport) and Jay Edwards (R-Nelsonville) announced today the State Controlling Board has approved the release of $147,600.00 for improving campus safety on the Washington State Community College Campus in Marietta, Washington County.

COLUMBUS –State Representative Don Jones (R-Freeport) supported House Bill 337 with a vote on the Ohio House floor, which appropriates additional funding to the Office of Budget and Management to disburse to local governments in accordance with the American Rescue Plan Act.

COLUMBUS - The State Controlling Board has approved the release of $445,158 to Belmont College in St. Clairsville, Ohio, for the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Training program.