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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Marion County in 2021

Farms throughout cities in Marion County received $9 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

By Marion-Morrow Times | Feb 28, 2024

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Morrow County rise or fall in 2021?

Farms throughout cities in Morrow County received $4.3 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

By Marion-Morrow Times | Feb 27, 2024

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Morrow County farmers in 2021 reached $4,253,248

By Marion-Morrow Times | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Morrow County received $4,253,248 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Marion County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Marion-Morrow Times | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Marion County received $7,696,053 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Balderson, Johnson, and Wenstrup Demand Transparency on the Renaming of Wayne National Forest

By Marion-Morrow Times Report | Sep 14, 2023

U.S. Representatives Troy Balderson (OH-12), Bill Johnson (OH-6), and Brad Wenstrup (OH-2) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and U.S. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore raising concerns over the recently announced plan to change the name of Ohio’s Wayne National Forest to the Buckeye National Forest. The forest, which is located in each of the Representatives’ congressional districts, covers a quarter million acres of land in southeast Ohio and is named after General Anthony Wayne, a Revolutionary War general and Founding Father of the United States.

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Balderson, Kuster Warn FDA of Looming Drug Supply Chain Disruptions

By Marion-Morrow Times Report | Aug 7, 2023

U.S. Representatives Troy Balderson (R-OH) and Ann Kuster (D-NH) led a bipartisan letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning of possible drug shortages and supply chain disruptions if the FDA fails to act ahead of the enforcement deadline of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA).

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Balderson, Kelly Introduce Legislation to Combat Prescription Opioid Abuse

By Marion-Morrow Times Report | Jun 29, 2023

Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) and Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) introduced legislation to enable health care providers to track and ensure the well-being of patients who are prescribed opioids.

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Balderson, Hudson Introduce Legislation to Protect Energy Supply Chain

By Marion-Morrow Times Report | Jun 22, 2023

Congressmen Troy Balderson (R-OH) and Richard Hudson (R-NC) introduced the Protecting America’s Distribution Transformer Supply Chain Act, which would repeal the Department of Energy’s authority to propose, finalize, implement, administer, or enforce any energy efficiency standard for distribution transformers for the next five years.

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Balderson, Colleagues Introduce Make American Flags in America Act on Flag Day

By Marion-Morrow Times Report | Jun 16, 2023

To celebrate Flag Day, June 14, 2023, Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) introduced legislation yesterday to require American flags displayed on federal property or procured by federal agencies to be manufactured completely in the United States from American materials

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Balderson Applauds Passage of Legislation Cracking Down on Drug Traffickers, Saving Lives

By Marion-Morrow Times Report | May 29, 2023

U.S. Congressman Troy Balderson announced the passage of the HALT Fentanyl Act in the House of Representatives on May 25, which provides law enforcement with the necessary certainty and stability to go after drug traffickers and keep illicit fentanyl out of our communities.

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Balderson-led Bill Would Expose How Misguided Policies Are Putting Americans At Risk of Power Outages

By Marion-Morrow Times Report | May 5, 2023

U.S. Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) announced the introduction of legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives today that would provide increased transparency and information on the long-term reliability of America’s electrical grid.

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Balderson Issues Statement on the Passage of the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023

By Marion-Morrow Times Report | Apr 27, 2023

Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) released the following statement today following the passage of the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023:

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Marion City Schools Board of Education Will Hold a Regular Meeting on Monday

By Marion-Morrow Times Reports | Mar 27, 2023

Marion City Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Monday, March 13 at 6:00 p.m. in the Harding High School community room

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Marion Fire Department Reminds You to Check and Change Your Smoke Detector Batteries

By Marion-Morrow Times Reports | Mar 27, 2023

To check a detector just press and hold the button and wait for the chirp

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This Week Is School Social Work Week!

By Marion-Morrow Times Reports | Mar 27, 2023

Our district’s social workers are advocates, advisors, and facilitators who provide a healthy, safe, and supportive environment for our students and families

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Garfield Elementary Celebrated Read Across America Last Week!

By Marion-Morrow Times Reports | Mar 27, 2023

Students enjoyed special guest readers, who read fables and talked about important lessons to support social-emotional learning during lunch times

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The Marion Fire Department Mourns the Loss of Firefighter (Retired) James Bayles

By Marion-Morrow Times Reports | Mar 27, 2023

Jim served the City of Marion for 30 years (1966-1996) and remained involved with the department

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Congrats to Heidi Jones!

By Marion-Morrow Times Reports | Mar 27, 2023

We are proud of her and her dedication to the Marion community.

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Our Final Billboard This Quarter Features the Mandy Kruder Memorial Scholarship Fund

By Marion-Morrow Times Reports | Mar 27, 2023

Our final billboard this quarter features the Mandy Kruder Memorial Scholarship Fund which has awarded scholarships to outstanding students for years

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All County High School Art Show and Competition

By Marion-Morrow Times Reports | Mar 27, 2023

Congratulations to all Marion County students whose work was showcased over the weekend at the All County High School Art Show and Competition