COLUMBUS – State Representative Brett Hillyer (R-Uhrichsville) today announced the allocation of over $1.1 million in community projects funds for Tuscarawas County through the state capital budget. State lawmakers today began hearings on the two-year state construction budget. It includes funding for a variety of initiatives across the state and aids local projects across Tuscarawas County.
“I’m happy investment dollars can come back to Tuscarawas County for worthwhile projects that benefit the communities,” said Hillyer.
Tuscarawas County will receive a total of $1,150,000 in appropriations through the following projects:
- Ohio and Erie Canal Way Towpath Trail: $50,000
- Museum of Clay Industry and Folk Art: $300,000
- Tuscarawas Regional Advanced Manufacturing/Innovation Center: $800,000
The capital bill is being included in Senate Bill 310, which is currently pending in a House-Senate conference committee. The measure is expected to be approved by the legislature this week. The bill would then go to Governor Mike DeWine for his signature.
Statewide, the bill includes more than $2 billion in new capital appropriations for a wide variety of infrastructure across Ohio. This is in addition to more than $500 million previously approved by lawmakers for schools and local infrastructure projects.
Statewide highlights include the following:
- $452 million for the Department of Higher Education, which includes funding for traditional and regional campuses and community colleges.
- $300 million for K-12 school building construction and improvements.
- $280 million for the Ohio Public Works Commission, which supports a variety of infrastructure initiatives, including local water, sewer and road projects.
- $62.5 million for the Clean Ohio Program.
- $50 million for county jail projects. Funding will be allocated through a competitive, needs-based process.
- $10 million for safety grants for K-12 schools and Ohio’s colleges and universities.