Monica Robb Blasdel News
COLUMBUS, OH – State Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel (R-Columbiana) hosted a ‘Coffee with Constituents’ event in Carrollton on Friday.
“Being able to sit down with members of the community and hear their thoughts firsthand is invaluable.,” Robb Blasdel said. “Being able to have discussions about important issues is how we are able to get real results.”
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS, OH—State Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel (R-Columbiana County) announced today that the Brown Local School district will receive $2,627,950 in funding for a new 3,000-square-foot community wellness center. The funding comes from the new Appalachian Children's Health Initiative, part of the Appalachian Community Grant Program. The State Controlling Board approved the funding during its meeting on Monday.
"The new wellness center will be a tremendous resource for the students and families in the Brown Local School District," said Robb Blasdel. "By providing greater access to physical and mental healthcare, we are putting students in the best position to succeed in the classroom and preparing them for a bright future."
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS—State Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel (R-Columbiana County) announced today that the East Palestine and Crestview School Districts will receive $488,196 in funding for a new school-based health clinic, telehealth services, and a mobile unit that will provide in-person healthcare for multiple districts. The funding comes from the new Appalachian Children's Health Initiative, part of the Appalachian Community Grant Program. The State Controlling Board approved the funding during its meeting on Monday.
"These resources will go a long way to help students not only in Columbiana County but the region as a whole," said Robb Blasdel. "Building a new center in East Palestine will only strengthen the community, and the students of Crestview will be better served with access to the services they need to help them grow and fully reach their potential."
Read Full StoryPresident Biden finally made good on his promise to visit East Palestine last week, over a year since the derailment. I have been meeting with residents and businesses of East Palestine, and since the President did not meet with many of those involved in ongoing discussions about the recovery efforts, I sent him a letter that spelled out my recommendations on how best to help East Palestine, based on their feedback.
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COLUMBUS, OH – State Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel (R-Columbiana) hosted a Mayor’s Roundtable Meeting in Lisbon on Monday. The meeting was attended by nearly 20 local mayors, city managers, and guests from the 79th House District to discuss local projects and subjects facing the area. The special guest for the meeting was Columbiana County Port Authority CEO Penny Traina. Columbiana County Commissioner Tim Weigle was also in attendance to give an update on the state of the county.
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Robb Blasdel's Bill Regarding Customer-Owned Water Service Lines Replacement Costs Passes Ohio House
COLUMBUS, OH – Legislation to allow the replacement of lead water service lines by a water-works provider passed today in the Ohio House, which was spearheaded by State Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel (R-Columbiana County). The representative spoke to the bill on the House floor.
“Sadly, Ohio has the third most lead service lines delivering water to our homes,” Robb Blasdel said. “By allowing water-work providers to replace these lines and recoup costs over time, or reimburse customers who choose to do-it-yourself, we are making our drinking water safer and ensuring healthier communities.”
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives today approved the historic Strategic Community Investment Fund, as part of Substitute House Bill 2, announced State Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel (R-Columbiana County).
The Strategic Community Investment Fund includes $350 million for statewide, regional, and local projects, including over $4.2 million for the 79th District. The fund was established under the state’s main operating budget passed in 2023 and includes excess funding from the previous fiscal year.
“From keeping our community safe, to investing in our facilities, and strengthening our workforce, this one-time funding will strengthen our region, and the rest of the Ohio, for generations to come,” said Robb Blasdel. “These projects are transformational to our communities.”
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COLUMBUS –Members of the Ohio General Assembly and Pennsylvania Senate met in Columbus yesterday for a joint committee hearing to discuss energy reliability, sustainability, and affordability, announced House Public Utilities Chairman Dick Stein (R-Norwalk).
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS— The Ohio House of Representatives today voted to override Governor DeWine’s recent veto of House Bill 68, announced State Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel (R-Columbiana County).
Robb Blasdel issued the following statement regarding the vote:
“Today, we’ve taken a vital step towards protecting children and upholding the integrity of women's sports in Ohio. I voted to override the Governor's veto on House Bill 68, which includes the SAFE Act and the Save Women's Sports Act. I commend my fellow members in the House for their unwavering commitment to advocating for the well-being of children and families. I look forward to our colleagues in the Senate doing the same.”
The veto override now heads to the Ohio Senate for consideration.
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