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July 22, 2016

May the angels of dearest Congressman Mark's formidable spirit usher him, and the hearts of his loved ones, to a ‎state of peace and well-being‎. On behalf of the people of Ohio's 9th Congressional district, our deepest sympathies are extended to his Hawaiian family, his friends, associates and staff. During his days of life with us, his extraordinary valor was demonstrated daily. In his memory, let us carry his inspired service forward and properly remember his memory. With abiding remembrance and deepest sympathy.


July 22, 2016

Washington, DC — Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) today announced that the Kelleys Island Land Field Airport has secured $171,100 in a competitive grant award for designated runway improvements, to include new sealing and remarking of 2,203 feet of Runway 9/27 to “maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris.” The competitive grant was awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration, or FAA.


July 22, 2016
By: Andy Ouriel, The Sandusky Register
July 22, 2016
SANDUSKY — Erie County literally took the lead in landing lead abatement money.
The county health department on Friday received noticed it secured $1.65 million in federal funds to:
  • Remove lead in 80 area homes
  • Implement other proactive strategies to keep these homes safe from other toxins, such as radon and asbestos
Work on homes should begin in October

July 22, 2016
By: Sabrina Eaton, cleveland.com
July 22, 2016
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Ohio Democrats in Congress are volunteering Cleveland to host the 2017 NBA All-Star game, after the league withdrew the event from North Carolina over the state's policies on transgender individuals.
All four Ohio Democrats in the U.S.

July 21, 2016
By: Michael Stratford, Politico
July 21, 2016
POLITICAL MUSCLE TO PROTECT FEES: Amid a brewing political and legal battle over student loan collection fees, United Student Aid Funds — a guaranty agency at the center of the fight — is stepping up its lobbying game.

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