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Representative Oelslager Supports Further COVID-19 Relief Across Ohio

November 9, 2020
Scott Oelslager News

Another round of COVID-19 relief is on its way for the people of Ohio. Earlier today, State Rep. Scott Oelslager (R-North Canton) supported and approved COVID-19 aid during the state Controlling Board meeting. Several measures are funded by federal CARES Act aid.

Some of the measures approved today will be distributed to the following areas:

  • $30 million for pandemic-related services to local health departments to address increases in COVID-19 cases;
  • Continuing approval to direct funding for behavioral health providers pertaining to mental health services;
  • $10.7 million in support of schools and districts in their response to coronavirus; and
  • $150 million to the Summer Food Service Program, which will be used to reimburse schools, districts and other program providers for coronavirus expenses.

Additionally, $388,000 from the Roadwork Development Grant was approved for two separate public roadwork projects within both the City of Canton and Perry Township. Specifically, $100,000 will be used for the Solmet Drilling Solutions project in Canton and $288,724 will be allocated in support of Polytech America. The two projects combined will create 45 new jobs while retaining 59 positions.

Roadwork Development Grants are awarded for public roadwork improvements that support the expansion or attraction of businesses.

Just last month, Oelslager also supported a package including relief for small businesses, rent and mortgage assistance, higher education, rural hospitals, non-profit unemployment and the arts.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the Ohio House has passed more than a dozen bills related to coronavirus, including measures to support small businesses, schools, health care workers, first responders and more.  The state has already committed $3 billion in federal CARES funding to support schools, colleges, local governments and more with COVID-related expenses.

“I’m proud to be a part of the body that has directly committed to providing the much-needed relief that our institutions and Ohioans across our state need during these trying times as we continue in our recovery efforts from this pandemic,” said Oelslager.