Skip to main content

Jobs and the Economy

Image
February 2, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement announcing the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will award an additional $25 million to the University of Toledo Medical Center for care delivered at its South Toledo hospital.


December 23, 2025
Sandusky, OH – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), announced Kia Preston of Perkins High School in Erie County as the winner of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge from Ohio’s 9th Congressional District for their app “Light Teachings.” Congresswoman Kaptur received a total of 16 applications this year from six schools in Ohio’s 9th Congressional District including: Bryan High School, Sandusky High School, Perkins High School, Tinora High School, Sylvania Northview High School and Sylvania Southview High School.

December 16, 2024

Toledo, Ohio – On Friday, December 16 Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), hosted a reception at the National Museum of the Great Lakes to honor winners and other outstanding submission for the 9th District Congressional App Challenge.  Twenty applications from five schools in Ohio’s 9th Congressional District competed this year including students from: Bryan Middle School, Sandusky High School, The Bounty Collegium, Sylvania Northview High School and Sylvania Southview High School. Erie, Lucas and Williams Counties were each represented.


December 17, 2019

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, released the following statement after the House passed two legislative packages that together comprise all 12 fiscal year 2020 funding bills – H.R. 1865, domestic priorities and international assistance appropriations minibus, and H.R.


April 15, 2020

Washington, D.C. — Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), sent the following update to constituents answering their most frequently asked questions related to CARES Act direct rebate (stimulus) payments. The update was distributed via email as an eNewsletter and social media:

Dear Friend,


July 10, 2025

Toledo, OH — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced two major research awards totaling $650,000 for the University of Toledo from the National Science Foundation (NSF). These investments are a testament to Northwest Ohio’s scientific leadership and a clear reminder of the critical role federal research funding plays in the future of American innovation, education, and security.


April 8, 2025
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, celebrated APA Solar’s announcement of a major $19.5 Million expansion in Northwest Ohio, which includes the construction of a new headquarters in Henry County and a manufacturing facility in Williams County.

April 22, 2024

Toledo, OH — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriation Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development released the following statement applauding the Biden Administration for announcing $7 Billion in grants awards through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Solar for All grant competition, and unveiling next major steps to advance the American Climate Corps. 


July 16, 2020

Toledo, OH – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) released the following statement after the University of Toledo announced it will stay UTMC's RFP process slowing decisions from entities interested in purchasing, leasing, or otherwise acquiring the University of Toledo Medical Center. Instead, the University announced it will focus on stabilizing the medical center's finances and explore alternative community partnerships.

 


July 2, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the INVEST in America Act, a critical part of President Biden and Congressional Democrats' commitment to Build Back Better for the American people. The legislation will now be taken up by the Senate.