As a business owner myself, I understand the complications and devastating effects COVID-19 is having on our economy. Congress passed the CARES ACT which is a $2 trillion stimulus package. Of the $2 trillion, $349 billion is allotted to the ‘Paycheck Protection Program.’ The Paycheck Protection Program prioritizes millions of Americans employed by small businesses […]
The Democrats in the US Senate are holding up almost 2 Trillion dollars of needed aid to hurting Americans. Why? Because Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi refuses to pass a bill without adding emissions mandates for airplanes, tax credits for solar and wind energy, and $35 Million for the JFK Performing Arts Center – […]
Dear Friends, It feels like things are a little out of control. We thrive on systems and structures and those have been disrupted over the last several weeks. It’s scary, I know. Many times how you respond to disruptions in your life is as important as the disruption itself. Only weeks ago […]
What’s happening in Ohio with COVID-19? Visual of the Latest Update Below is helpful Information For Constituents/Businesses In Need: Unemployment Benefits To file claim: unemployment.cmt.ohio.gov To view updated rules: jfs.ohio.gov/ouio/CoronavirusAndUI.stm Small Business Disaster Relief Impacted Ohio Small Businesses can contact Ohio Development Services Agency for assistance: Email: businesshelp@development.ohio.gov Small Business Admin Disaster Relief has set a three […]
Across our community and state parents and kids alike need some fun in this season! Since K-12 students are off school until April 3rd we want to give YOU the chance to WIN FREE ice cream for the summer, otherwise known as 100 days of ice cream!!! This FUN contest happens in your home and […]
Since the beginning of the year, I’ve been hard at work in pushing forward several important pieces of legislation during this second year of the 133rd General Assembly. Most recently, I held a press conference introducing the Save Women’s Sports Act. The Save Women’s Sports Act makes sure that women are not forced to compete […]
Anyone can be a hero! We have incredible Moms, Teachers, Pastors, Janitors, Doctors, Volunteers, Nurses, Dads, and Tutors in our communities. No matter who you are, you make a difference in the life of others. Nominate YOUR “Hometown Hero” to be the special guest of State Rep. Jena Powell at the 2020 “State of the […]
Save Women’s Sports Act
Press Conference Speech given on 2.25.20 by Rep. Jena Powell The Save Women’s Sports Act is about fairness for women in female sports. With me on stage are several high school female athletes from my district, the bill’s joint sponsor Representative Reggie Stoltzfus and Rachel Citak (legal counsel for CCV). The Save Women’s Sports Act […]
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Enhancing strong family health throughout the state of Ohio is an important issue for State Representatives Tim Ginter (R-Salem) and Jena Powell (R-Arcanum). Last year, Ginter and Powell introduced House Bill 297 and it recently passed in the House Ways and Means Committee. The legislation allows individuals to receive an income tax credit for a […]