Rep. Newman Champions Regional Projects, Votes in Support of Capital Budget Bill

State Representative Johnathan Newman (R-Troy) today voted in support of Ohio’s Capital Budget bill, a two-year capital improvements budget for state and community projects throughout Ohio totaling nearly $4 billion.

The bill provides appropriations for state infrastructure needs, including renovations to state offices, new construction for mental health facilities, land acquisition, and equipment. The plan also includes just over $200 million for community projects, which are projects that come from outside of state agencies and have a benefit or nexus to the state. 

All 88 counties will receive funding for community projects. 

Rep. Newman helped secure investments for the following community projects in District 80:

Darke County:

• $100,000 to restore the Arcanum Opera House
• $53,000 for the Arcanum Community Splash Pad

Miami County:

• $1,000,000 for the Tipp City Grocery-Anchored Project
• $475,000 to make upgrades to the Hobart Institute of Welding Equipment
• $300,000 for the City of Piqua - Cannaley Project
• $275,000 to restore the Overfield Tavern Museum
• $100,000 to expand the Bradford Ohio Railroad Museum Exhibit

“I’m thrilled that we can fund so many wonderful projects in our community, here in District 80,” said Rep. Newman. “Investing in our community is an investment in our future. Preserving long-standing facilities in town and making upgrades to local parks will help further connect people to the places they love.”

Through this bill, Ohio House Republicans prioritized investing in Ohio’s future by expanding access to education and healthcare through new facilities or upgrades to existing ones, improving parks and roadways to better connect communities, and strengthening local facilities across the state by providing necessary funding for enhancements. 

This bill now heads to the Governor for consideration.