Lauren McNally News

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced the awarding of $249,200 for the Mahoning Valley Manufacturers Coalition as part of their inclusion among the 16 Individual Microcredential Assistance Program (IMAP) training providers around Ohio eligible for up to $3,000 in state reimbursement per credential for educating individuals earning a tech-focused credential, allowing Ohioans to participate in a training program and to receive a tech-focused credential at no cost. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced $1M for the Department of Development funding for the demolition of 30 Mahoning County and 39 Columbiana County sites as part of the latest round of awards from the Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced that the Mahoning County Land Reutilization Corporation and the Columbiana County Land Reutilization Corporation will receive $7,265,000 as part of the Ohio Department of Development’s (ODD) Welcome Home Ohio Grant Program.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced $1,795,000 in funding for the Youngstown Business Incubator’s (YBI) Rising Tides Initiative from the Ohio Department of Development’s Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC).

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced $265,100 in Department of Development Brownfield Remediation Program funding for the Mahoning County Land Reutilization Corporation.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced the allocation of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program funding, assisting struggling families, supporting children, and encouraging workforce development for initiatives in Ohio’s 59th district. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) announced $744,464.51 in state funding for United Local Schools as part of the Ohio Career Technical Education Equipment Grant.

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) and Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus), along with environmental advocates and community partners,  held a press conference Wednesday detailing the need to pass House Bill (HB) 534 - Ohio’s Lead Line Replacement Act. Ohio currently ranks second in the nation for the most lead pipes delivering water to families.

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced that the Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) has released 2023-2024 School Report Card data. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced the Controlling Board’s approval of $110,000 to contract with Mercy Health, Youngstown, Ohio to improve hospital protocols and provide access to dental care for low-income Ohioans.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced $251,762 in funds from the Ohio Arts Council (OAC) for 19 artists, arts and cultural organizations, students, educators, and public arts programs in Mahoning County as part of OAC’s initial and major state fiscal year 2025 funding round.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced $251,762 in funds from the Ohio Arts Council (OAC) for 19 artists, arts and cultural organizations, students, educators, and public arts programs in Mahoning County as part of OAC’s initial and major state fiscal year 2025 funding round.

COLUMBUS- State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today issued the following guidance from the Ohio Department of Taxation (OTAX) for businesses that may be experiencing difficulty filing taxes due to limited computer, information, or file access following the Tuesday, May 28th Realty building explosion on E. Federal Street in Youngstown that left one dead and nine injured. As additional sources of state aid are identified, it will be made available to the right people and businesses.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced $2,260,696 from the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) for the Ohio State Penitentiary (OSP) located in Youngstown. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced the awarding of $2,084,851 in funding for local governments from the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) as part of their State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP) and Local Transportation Improvement Program (LTIP).

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced the awarding of $2,000,000 for the Mahoning National Bank as a part of the 32nd round tax credits given by the Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program.

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced the passage of House Bill (HB) 2, the state's biennial state capital budget, in both the Ohio House of Representatives & Senate

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today issued a statement regarding the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) meeting in East Palestine on the Norfolk Southern Train Derailment with Subsequent Hazmat Release & Fires. The presentation of findings and recommendations from NTSB investigative staff were made available to the public for the first time.