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Crawford County: Residents received $119.82 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.2% of income in Crawford County, providing an average of $2,886 per capita to residents.

By Mansfield Times | Apr 13, 2025

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Ohio lawmakers reintroduce bill for paid parental leave incentives

State Representatives Josh Williams and Melanie Miller have reintroduced the Paid Parental Leave Act.

By Mansfield Times | Apr 11, 2025

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House considers bill to honor WWII all-Black women's battalion

By Mansfield Times | Apr 10, 2025

State Representative Melanie Miller presented testimony on House Bill 204 before the House Veterans and Military Development Committee.

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Ashland County: Medicaid dependency reached 4.4% in 2022

By Mansfield Times | Apr 6, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.4% of income in Ashland County, providing an average of $2,067 per capita to residents.

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Crawford County saw 23.0% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By Mansfield Times | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 30.5% of income in Crawford County, an alarming 23% surge from 7.5% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Rep. Miller introduces bill to enhance app store age verification

By Mansfield Times | Apr 3, 2025

State Representative Melanie Miller has introduced new legislation aimed at enforcing age verification when downloading apps.

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Ohio legislation proposed to expand midwifery services and recognize their contributions

By Mansfield Times | Apr 2, 2025

State Representatives Riordan McClain and Melanie Miller have put forth new legislation to support and enhance midwifery services in Ohio.

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Richland County: Medicaid made up 5.8% of total income in 2022

By Mansfield Times | Mar 29, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.8% of income in Richland County, providing an average of $2,632 per capita to residents.

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Ohio’s House Bill 15 targets energy reliability and ratepayer affordability

By Mansfield Times | Mar 28, 2025

State Representative Melanie Miller has announced her support for House Bill 15, a significant market-driven initiative designed to enhance Ohio’s power generation capacity.

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Representative Miller introduces bill to honor WWII all-Black women's unit

By Mansfield Times | Mar 28, 2025

State Representative Melanie Miller of Ashland has proposed legislation to recognize the 6888th Central Post Battalion, an all-Black women’s unit that served in World War II.

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In 2022, Ashland County ranks 57th among Ohio counties for government transfer income per capita at $11,630

By Mansfield Times | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Ashland County received an average of $11,630 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 32nd lowest in Ohio.

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Crawford County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2.9% in 2022

By Mansfield Times | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.9% of income in Crawford County, providing an average of $1,361 per capita to residents.

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Ohio Senate approves $11 billion transportation budget

By Mansfield Times | Mar 19, 2025

The Ohio Senate has given its approval to Amended Substitute House Bill 54, marking the passage of an $11 billion transportation budget for the state.

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Ohio Senate passes modern energy policy with focus on baseload power

By Mansfield Times | Mar 19, 2025

The Ohio Senate has passed Senate Bill 2, a significant piece of legislation aimed at modernizing the state's energy policy.

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Richland County residents received $12,851 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 37th in Ohio

By Mansfield Times | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Richland County received an average of $12,851 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 37th highest in Ohio.

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Ashland County: Income Maintenance made up 1.9% of total income in 2022

By Mansfield Times | Mar 15, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.9% of income in Ashland County, providing an average of $885 per capita to residents.

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Crawford County ranks 15th highest in Ohio for per capita government transfer income at $14,189 in 2022

By Mansfield Times | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Crawford County received an average of $14,189 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 15th highest in Ohio.

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Crawford County ranks 20th in Ohio for government transfer dependency at 30.5% in 2022

By Mansfield Times | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 30.5% of income in Crawford County—ranking it 20th most dependent among Ohio counties.

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Richland County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 3% of income in 2022

By Mansfield Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3% of income in Richland County, providing an average of $1,368 per capita to residents.

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Ohio house passes major transportation budget

By Mansfield Times | Feb 26, 2025

State Representative Melanie Miller of Ashland has expressed her support for House Bill 54, the State Transportation Budget, which passed in the House with a unanimous bipartisan vote of 97-0. “This is a historic investment that prioritizes...