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OTA Applauds General Assembly on Advancement of HB 315, the Township Omnibus Bill
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jun 26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 26, 2024 Ohio Township Association Applauds General Assembly on Advancement of House Bill 315, the Township Omnibus...

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Class of 2024 Graduating Seniors Receive Scholarship from the OTA
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted May 2

Alexis Cupp of Madison Township in Pickaway County, Madelyn Hovest of Ottawa Township in Putnam County, Maura Johnson of Symmes Township in Hamilton...

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Senate Select Committee on Housing Releases Report
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Apr 17

This morning, the Senate Select Committee on Housing released their much-anticipated report on Ohio’s housing crisis.

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2024 Winter Conference Recordings Now Available
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Feb 22

The 2024 Winter Conference Recordings are now available in the OTA Resource Center! The 60 available workshops cover a wide range of topics,...

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Auditor of State Phishing Advisory
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Feb 13

Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber is urging fiscal officers and other local officials to be extra diligent in reviewing requests to redirect...

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Sustainable Road Funding in Ohio
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Dec 4

Sustainable Road Funding in Ohio Ohio’s transportation system provides essential connections for Ohioans as they travel to the people,...

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Medical Marijuana & Adult-Use Cannabis
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Dec 1

On November 7, 2023, Ohio voters approved State Issue 2, which authorizes and regulates the possession, use, and sale of recreational marijuana and...

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House Bill 315, the Township Omnibus Bill, Introduced
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Nov 3

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 3, 2023 House Bill 315, the Township Omnibus Bill, Introduced Blacklick, Ohio – Yesterday, the Ohio Township...

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Governor DeWine Announces Ohio Rail Crossing Elimination Program
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Sep 7

On Wednesday, September 9, Governor DeWine announced that federal grants are available to local communities to address dangerous railroad crossings....

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New Program: Township Education Subscription
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Sep 1

Explore a cost-effective way to gain the most from OTA webinars for every official and employee in your township.

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OTA Leadership Academy 2.0 Graduated First Class
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jul 17

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 7/17/2023 OTA Leadership Academy 2.0 Graduates First Class Blacklick, Ohio – On Friday, the Ohio Township Association...

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OTA Reacts to House Bill 33, the Operating Budget
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jun 30

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 6/30/2023 OTA Reacts to House Bill 33, the Operating Budget Blacklick, Ohio – The Ohio Township Association (OTA)...

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