Rep. LaRe Champions Regional Projects, Votes in Support of Capital Budget Bill

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) - State Representative Jeff LaRe (R-Violet Twp.) today voted in support of Ohio's Capital Budget bill, a two-year capital improvements budget for state and community projects throughout the state totaling nearly $4 billion.

The bill provides appropriations for state infrastructure needs, including renovations to state offices, new construction for mental health facilities, land acquisition, and equipment. The plan also includes just over $200 million for community projects, which are projects that come from outside of state agencies and have a benefit or nexus to the state.

All 88 counties will receive funding for community projects.

"I am proud to advocate for our communities and bring tax dollars home to our families," said LaRe.

Rep. LaRe helped secure investments totaling more than $3.26 million for the following community projects in 73rd House District:

• Bremen Skate Park - $250,000
• Fairfield County Radiology Lab - $750,000
• Fairfield County Respiratory Therapy Lab - $91,000
• Fairfield County Fairgrounds - $300,000
• Lancaster Greenhouse Renovations, a collaboration between Lancaster High School and Ohio University - $50,000
• Lancaster Rising Park - $275,000
• Ohio Glass Museum Improvements - $76,000
• OU Lancaster Wagner Theatre - $300,000
• Robert Fox YMCA Recreation Improvements - $325,000
• Wagnalls Memorial Arts Culture Improvements - $100,000
• Millersport Lions Park Improvements - $175,000
• Pickerington Connects - $200,000
• Pickerington Covered Bridge - $200,000
• Pickerington Sycamore Creek Park - $100,000
• Rock Mill Park Improvements - $75,000

Through this bill, Ohio House Republicans prioritized investing in Ohio's future by expanding access to education and healthcare through new facilities or upgrades to existing ones, improving parks and roadways to better connect communities, and strengthening local facilities across the state by providing necessary funding for enhancements.

This bill now heads to the Governor for consideration.