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Paulding County: Residents received $38.34 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.2% of income in Paulding County, providing an average of $2,044 per capita to residents.

By NW Ohio Times | Apr 13, 2025

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Henry County: Medicaid dependency reached 4.9% in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.9% of income in Henry County, providing an average of $2,576 per capita to residents.

By NW Ohio Times | Apr 9, 2025

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Highway named to honor fallen soldier Staff Sgt. Zach Wobler in Ohio

By NW Ohio Times | Apr 8, 2025

State Representative Roy Klopfenstein of Haviland, Ohio, will attend the unveiling ceremony of the Staff Sargent Zach Wobler Memorial Highway in Paulding on Friday, April 11.

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Fulton County ranks 60th in Ohio for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

By NW Ohio Times | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, residents of Fulton County received an average of $11,327 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 29th lowest in Ohio.

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Ohio BWC and IC budgets advance after House approval

By NW Ohio Times | Apr 7, 2025

State Representative Jim Hoops from Napoleon has expressed his support for the biennial budgets of the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) and the Industrial Commission (IC) for the fiscal years of 2026 and 2027.

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Putnam County: Medicaid made up 2.7% of total income in 2022

By NW Ohio Times | Apr 6, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.7% of income in Putnam County, providing an average of $1,595 per capita to residents.

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Defiance County saw 19.2% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By NW Ohio Times | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 25.9% of income in Defiance County, an alarming 19.2% surge from 6.7% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Williams County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 4.6% of income in 2022

By NW Ohio Times | Apr 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.6% of income in Williams County, providing an average of $2,244 per capita to residents.

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Residents of Paulding County received $11,871 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 50th in Ohio

By NW Ohio Times | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of Paulding County received an average of $11,871 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 39th lowest in Ohio.

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Williams County: 24.7% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 43rd in Ohio

By NW Ohio Times | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 24.7% of income in Williams County—ranking it 43rd most dependent among Ohio counties.

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Defiance County: Residents received $80.71 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By NW Ohio Times | Mar 29, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.5% of income in Defiance County, providing an average of $2,114 per capita to residents.

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Jim Hoops supports House Bill 15 to boost Ohio's energy generation

By NW Ohio Times | Mar 27, 2025

State Representative Jim Hoops of Napoleon cast his vote in favor of House Bill 15, a legislative initiative aimed at enhancing power generation in Ohio.

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Ohio senators propose bill requiring proof of citizenship for voting

By NW Ohio Times | Mar 26, 2025

State Senators Theresa Gavarone and Andrew Brenner have introduced a new piece of legislation, Senate Bill 153, aimed at enhancing the security of Ohio's elections.

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Fulton County: Medicaid dependency reached 3.4% in 2022

By NW Ohio Times | Mar 26, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.4% of income in Fulton County, providing an average of $1,818 per capita to residents.

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

By NW Ohio Times | Mar 24, 2025

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

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

By NW Ohio Times | Mar 22, 2025

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

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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.