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Pizzulli Secures $5 Million for Scioto County Projects

February 7, 2024
Justin Pizzulli News

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COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives today passed Substitute House Bill 2, which will allocate $350 million in one-time project funding from the Strategic Community Investment Fund, announced State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County). 

These investments will be administered to statewide, regional, and local projects, more than $5 million of which will directly serve Scioto County and the surrounding communities. 

“I am excited champion investment into the 90th district,” said Pizzulli. “These initiatives will strengthen the greater Appalachian region for generations to come.” 

Pizzulli put forth several provisions that will positively impact southeast Ohio:

  • $2.5 million to expand the Shawnee State University College of Health and Human Services, directly addressing the healthcare workforce crisis in the Appalachian region;
  • $2 million to support the expansion of Appalachian Youth Behavioral Health Services, increasing accessibility to critical care for vulnerable southern Ohio children;
  • $323,150 to purchase industry-required training equipment for the Portsmouth Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Training Trust, uplifting Ohio’s workforce and equipping individuals with skills for success; and
  • $300,000 to modernize the Scioto County Fairgrounds, preserving electrical infrastructure and ensuring the safety of children and families.

In addition to these local investments, this legislation also includes additional 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;
  • $397.6 million for higher education projects around the state; and
  • $250 million for local jail construction across Ohio. 

The Strategic Community Investment Fund was established in the state’s main operating budget passed last year and includes excess funding from the previous fiscal year. Due to conservative fiscal stewardship, the Ohio House was able to dedicate this excess toward projects that will move Ohio forward. 

This funding will be incorporated as part of the greater State Capital Budget bill, a two-year construction budget for capital projects.