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In 2022, Williams County ranks 48th among Ohio counties for government transfer income per capita at $12,116

In 2022, residents of Williams County received an average of $12,116 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 41st lowest in Ohio.

By NW Ohio Times | Mar 24, 2025

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Paulding County: Income Maintenance made up 2.1% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.1% of income in Paulding County, providing an average of $1,034 per capita to residents.

By NW Ohio Times | Mar 22, 2025

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Ohio representatives propose cap on school district revenue linked to inflation

By NW Ohio Times | Mar 20, 2025

State Representatives Jim Hoops and David Thomas have introduced a bill aimed at reforming property tax legislation in Ohio.

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Ohio representatives propose new bill to protect volunteer poll workers

By NW Ohio Times | Mar 18, 2025

State Representatives Roy Klopfenstein and Elgin Rogers, Jr. have introduced a bill aimed at enhancing protections for Ohioans volunteering as poll workers on registration or election days.

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Henry County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.5% of income in 2022

By NW Ohio Times | Mar 18, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.5% of income in Henry County, providing an average of $783 per capita to residents.

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Henry County residents received $12,136 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 47th in Ohio

By NW Ohio Times | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Henry County received an average of $12,136 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 42nd lowest in Ohio.

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Putnam County: Residents received $22.46 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By NW Ohio Times | Mar 15, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.1% of income in Putnam County, providing an average of $654 per capita to residents.

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Representatives propose renaming U.S. Highway 24 to honor Ohio farmers

By NW Ohio Times | Mar 13, 2025

State Representatives Jim Hoops and Roy Klopfenstein have introduced a bill to rename U.S. Highway 24 as "Ohio’s Heartland Highway."

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Williams County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2.2% in 2022

By NW Ohio Times | Mar 11, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.2% of income in Williams County, providing an average of $1,078 per capita to residents.

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Defiance County ranks 44th highest in Ohio for per capita government transfer income at $12,245 in 2022

By NW Ohio Times | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Defiance County received an average of $12,245 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 44th highest in Ohio.

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Defiance County: Income Maintenance made up 2.1% of total income in 2022

By NW Ohio Times | Mar 7, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.1% of income in Defiance County, providing an average of $1,014 per capita to residents.

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Ohio House passes bills on senior sportsmen discounts and Roy Rogers Day

By NW Ohio Times | Mar 6, 2025

State Representative Jim Hoops of Napoleon has announced his support for two legislative bills that recently passed the Ohio House.

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Defiance County ranks 38th in Ohio for government transfer dependency at 25.9% in 2022

By NW Ohio Times | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 25.9% of income in Defiance County—ranking it 38th most dependent among Ohio counties.

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Fulton County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.6% of income in 2022

By NW Ohio Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.6% of income in Fulton County, providing an average of $838 per capita to residents.

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Ohio Senate passes bill promoting campus free speech

By NW Ohio Times | Feb 14, 2025

State Senator Theresa Gavarone of Bowling Green has expressed her support for the recently passed Senate Bill 1, known as the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act.

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Ohio lawmakers reintroduce STORK Act for tax relief to expectant families

By NW Ohio Times | Feb 12, 2025

State Representatives Gary Click and Roy Klopfenstein have reintroduced the Strategic Tax Opportunities for Raising Kids (STORK) Act in Ohio.

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Ohio representatives reintroduce Ag. Appreciation Act to honor agriculture industry

By NW Ohio Times | Feb 6, 2025

State Representatives Roy Klopfenstein and Bob Peterson have reintroduced the Ag.

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Legislation proposed to honor fallen trooper with highway designation

By NW Ohio Times | Feb 5, 2025

State Representatives Roy Klopfenstein and Angie King have put forward a proposal to name a section of US Route 33 in Auglaize County after Lt.

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Ohio representatives push for clear labeling on imitation meat products

By NW Ohio Times | Feb 4, 2025

State Representatives Roy Klopfenstein and Jack Daniels have reintroduced a bill aimed at protecting Ohio consumers from misleading labels on imitation meat and egg products.

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Klopfenstein announces new roles in Ohio House committees

By NW Ohio Times | Feb 3, 2025

State Representative Roy Klopfenstein has announced his committee assignments for the 136th General Assembly.