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Clermont County ranks 64th highest in Ohio for per capita government transfer income at $11,256 in 2022

In 2022, residents of Clermont County received an average of $11,256 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 25th lowest in Ohio.

By Clermont Times | Mar 10, 2025

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Clermont County ranks 14th in Ohio for government transfer dependency at 18% in 2022

By Clermont Times | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 18% of income in Clermont County—ranking it 14th least dependent among Ohio counties.

Clermont County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.4% of income in 2022

By Clermont Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.4% of income in Clermont County, providing an average of $864 per capita to residents.

Ohio representatives introduce bill granting veto power over annexations

By Clermont Times | Feb 24, 2025

State Representatives Adam Bird and Johnathan Newman have put forward House Bill 113, aimed at updating community annexation provisions.

Ohio General Assembly passes bill on gender-specific facility designation

By Clermont Times | Nov 13, 2024

On Wednesday, the Ohio General Assembly passed State Representative Adam Bird's Protect All Students Act.

COVID select subcommittee schedules final report markup for December

By Clermont Times | Nov 1, 2024

Chairman Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio) is set to lead a markup session of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic's final report on December 4, 2024.

Cuomo referred for potential criminal charges over COVID-19 handling

By Clermont Times | Oct 1, 2024

Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic Chairman Brad Wenstrup has referred former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to the Department of Justice for potential criminal charges.

House passes bill restricting federal contracts with certain foreign biotech firms

Today, the House of Representatives passed the BIOSECURE Act, H.R. 8333, introduced by Reps. Brad Wenstrup, D.P.M. (R-OH), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), and John Moolenaar (R-MI). This legislation aims to ensure American patient data and taxpayer dollars do not fall into the hands of foreign biotech companies of concern by prohibiting Federal contracts with any entity using equipment or services from these companies.

Wenstrup supports funding bill to maintain military pay and prevent government shutdown

Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) has announced his support for H.R. 9747, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, which recently passed the House with a vote of 341-82.

Andrew Cuomo to testify before Congress on pandemic response policies

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is set to testify publicly before Congress on September 10, 2024, regarding his administration's pandemic response. The hearing, titled “A Hearing with former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo,” will focus on the guidance issued by his administration that required New York nursing homes and long-term care facilities to admit COVID-19 positive patients.

House passes three bills supporting veterans' benefits, healthcare access for employees

Today, the House passed H.R. 1432, the VSO Equal Tax Treatment Act or the VETT Act, and H.R. 3800, the Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act, both sponsored by Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-OH). Additionally, language from Rep. Wenstrup's Foster Care Adoption Oversight and Support Act was included in H.R. 9076, the Protecting America’s Children by Strengthening Families Act.

Representatives seek input on securing domestic medical supply chains

Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Brad R. Wenstrup, D.P.M. (OH), Blake D. Moore (UT), August Pfluger (TX), and Mark Green, M.D. (TN) released a Request for Information (RFI) to solicit feedback on strengthening and enhancing domestic medical supply chains.

Congressman Wenstrup issues statement on shots fired at Trump rally

By Clermont Times | Jul 1, 2024

Cincinnati, OH - Today, Congressman Brad Wenstrup released a statement following reports that shots were fired at former President Donald Trump during his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Ohio House passes construction budget with major funding for Clermont County

By Clermont Times | Jun 26, 2024

The Ohio House of Representatives passed Substitute House Bill 2 today, marking the approval of the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects. State Representative Adam Bird (R-New Richmond) announced that the Capital Budget will allocate significant funds to local community projects in Clermont County.

Bill introduced by Reps. Wenstrup and Smucker aims at improving post-adoption services

Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) addressed the House Ways and Means Committee this week, focusing on child welfare through the reauthorization of Title IV-B, a program for children and youth in foster care. Wenstrup introduced the Foster Care Adoption Oversight and Support Act alongside Rep. Lloyd Smucker (R-PA), aiming to assist families adopting children from foster care.

Wenstrup supports NDAA passage emphasizing pay raises and strategic deterrence

Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) has voted in favor of H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025, which passed on the House floor.

Wenstrup health care bills advance through House Ways and Means Committee

Today, Rep. Brad Wenstrup issued a statement following the House Ways and Means Committee's votes to advance two significant health care bills aimed at expanding coverage of weight loss treatments for Medicare beneficiaries and increasing access to breakthrough medical devices.

Bipartisan bill seeks increased funding for low-income taxpayer clinics

On June 1, 2024, Representatives Brad Wenstrup (R-OH), Danny K. Davis (D-IL), Carol Miller (R-WV), and Jamie Raskin (D-MD) introduced the bipartisan Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Modernization Act of 2024. The bill aims to improve access to taxpayer services for low-income Americans by eliminating the per-clinic funding cap on Low-Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITCs).

Bipartisan bill introduced to waive tariffs on imported titanium sponge