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Brown Touts Study on Boosting Minimum Wage
Thursday, March 06, 2014WASHINGTON -- Increasing the federal minimum wage to $10.10 per hour would mean nearly 88,600 Ohioans would no longer rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, according to a study unveiled Wednesday.
Ryan Establishes Bipartisan Congressional 'Maker' Caucus
Friday, February 28, 2014YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, D-13 Ohio, is joining with Reps. Steve Stivers, R-15 Ohio, Mark Takano, D-41 Calif., and Mick Mulvaney, R-5 S.C.., to establish the Congressional Maker Caucus.
The goal is to promote America’s growing “maker” economy, including the use of new technologies such as additive manufacturing with the potential for revolutionizing American manufacturing and lowering barriers to entrepreneurship, Ryan said.
Obama May Visit America Makes Soon, Ryan Says
Wednesday, February 26, 2014YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- The spring thaw could bring a visit by President Obama to America Makes, which he again touted yesterday when he announced the creation of new manufacturing research hubs in Detroit and Chicago.
Ryan to Join Obama for Hub Announcements Today
Tuesday, February 25, 2014Washington -- U.S. Tim Ryan, D-13 Ohio, will be at the White House today at 3p.m. as President Obama announces two new public-private manufacturing innovation institutes -- one in Chicago and one in the Detroit area (READ STORY) -- as well as the first of four new Manufacturing Innovation Institute competitions.
Kasich Promotes Education, Workforce Proposals
Tuesday, February 25, 2014YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Gov. John Kasich called for introducing vocational education to students as early as seventh grade, providing academic credit to military veterans for skills learned while serving in the armed forces, and reducing the state’s income tax to below 5%.