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Three local projects benefitting from Ohio brownfield remediation

Ohio State Rep. Ron Ferguson has announced three projects have been awarded locally as part of the new Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program. Read Full Story Wed, Apr 27, 2022

Ferguson believes second Ohio primary will be costly, result in lower turnout

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio â¿" If the fifth time isn't the charm for the redistricted Ohio maps, federal judges have found a way to put an end to the back-and-forth. Read Full Story Fri, Apr 22, 2022

Federal court looking into Ohio redistricting saga

A fourth time was not a charm for the Ohio Redistricting Commission as the state Supreme Court rejected another set of the maps deeming them unconstitutional. Read Full Story Mon, Apr 18, 2022

Ferguson proposing bill to pay for possible second Ohio primary

COLUMBUS, Ohio Ã¢¿" With the potential cost of an extra Ohio primary costing between the tens and the hundreds of thousands of dollars, local counties need some help. And Representative Ron Ferguson has proposed a bill that might just do that. Read Full Story Thu, Apr 7, 2022

Effort to rename portion of Ohio 7 in Abdalla's memory progressing

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio â¿" Ohio 96th District Rep. Ron Ferguson has reported his bill to rename a portion of Ohio 7 in Stratton after the late Sheriff Fred Abdalla is moving along. Read Full Story Tue, Mar 22, 2022

Edison school officials lament possible loss of Sammis revenue

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio â¿" Edison Local School District Superintendent Bill Beattie said the possible closure of the Sammis plant in Stratton could have a big impact on its annual budget. Read Full Story Tue, Mar 15, 2022

Why some Republicans are turning against the death penalty

It's rare for a politician to admit they were wrong. But Jean Schmidt will own up to this: She used to support the death penalty. Read Full Story Tue, Mar 8, 2022

Area legislators weigh in on proposed Ohio 'Backpack Bill'

Ohio's House Finance Committee conducted a recent hearing on House Bill 290 - known as the "Backpack Bill". The proposed legislation would potentially change the way funding is allocated to schools. Read Full Story Wed, Feb 23, 2022

NEWS9 Special Assignment: Promises Kept? Representative Ron Ferguson

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio â¿" A decade in office and out. The end of 2020 marked the end of a pair of political eras in the Ohio Valley. Read Full Story Fri, Feb 18, 2022

Re-drawing of state and congressional maps could push primary election back in Ohio

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio Ã¢¿" This week marks an important time for state legislators ahead of the May primary in Ohio. Read Full Story Tue, Feb 15, 2022