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Household Sewage Treatment System Replacement Projects & Water Infrastructure Projects
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jul 14

Home Sewage Treatment System Replacement Projects A total of $1.6 million in H2Ohio funding will go to the counties listed here to help low- to...

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Township ARP Eligibility Made Official as Gov. DeWine Signs HB 168
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jun 29

The Ohio Township Association (OTA) is very gratified to report Gov. DeWine’s signature today of HB 168, legislation confirming Ohio townships’...

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Township ARP Eligibility and Funding Added to HB 168, Bill Now Awaiting Governor’s Signature
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jun 28

The Ohio House has concurred on Ohio Senate amendments to HB 168, legislation that provides for Ohio townships’ rightful eligibility for American...

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House Finance Committee Includes Township ARP Funding in SB 111
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jun 22

The Ohio Township Association (OTA) is pleased to report that the Ohio House Finance Committee has added an amendment to Senate Bill 111 that would...

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Transportation Data, Road Chip Seal Surveys Requesting Township Input
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jun 3

Ohio's Research Initiative for Locals (ORIL) - in cooperation with the Ohio Dept. of Transportation (ODOT) - is conducting two studies on which...

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OTA Requesting Your Feedback: Understanding Township HR Needs
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted Jun 2

The Ohio Township Association routinely fields calls regarding human resources (HR) issues including the forms required of new hires, the paying of...

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Treasury Releases ARP Guidance for Twps; State to Determine OH Twp Eligibility for Direct ARP Funds
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted May 24

After weeks of uncertainty regarding Ohio townships’ eligibility status for direct American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds, the US Treasury today released...

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OTA Emphasizes that ARP Status of 1,305 of OH's 1,308 Twps is TBD by Further Treasury Info
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted May 21

The Ohio Township Association would like to again emphasize that it cannot yet be concluded that 1,305 of Ohio’s 1,308 townships are not receiving...

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Ohio Ethics Commission Second Quarter Issue of Newsletter Now Available
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted May 20

The Ohio Ethics Commission's second quarter newsletter, the Voice of Ethics, is available now! Included in this issue is an overview of the OEC's...

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Share in Your Townships: FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted May 19

This new FCC broadband resource should be shared in Ohio townships! This year has emphasized that broadband is critical to connecting people with...

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FREE WEBINAR: Asphalt Mix Overlay Alternative for Low Volume Roads on Local Transportation System
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted May 17

This research project aimed to identify or develop a method for designing a well-performing asphalt mixture for use on low-volume local roads with...

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Treasury Releases Info on American Rescue Plan Funding, Ohio Townships’ Status Still Unclear
Posted In: Newsroom,
Date posted May 10

Today’s release of ARP info from Treasury comes after weeks of advocacy on townships’ behalf by the OTA, Ohio’s Congressional delegation, and other...

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