Rep. Hiner champions regional projects, votes in support of capital budget bill

State Rep. Mark Hiner (R-Howard) this week voted in support of Ohio’s Capital Budget bill, a two-year capital improvements budget for state and community projects throughout the state totaling nearly $4 billion.

The bill provides appropriations for state infrastructure needs, including renovations to state offices, new construction for mental health facilities, land acquisition, and equipment. The plan also includes just over $200 million for community projects, which are projects that come from outside of state agencies and have a benefit or nexus to the state.

All 88 counties will receive funding for community projects.

Rep. Hiner helped secure investments for the following community projects in Knox County:

• $135,000, Centerburg Ohio to Erie Trailheads Project

• $11,000, SS Tuttle House Renovation

• $350,000, Mount Vernon West End Park Improvements

“I am thrilled to announce nearly $500,000 in investment to Knox County,” said Hiner. “This money is getting pumped directly into our communities for projects that every citizen can benefit from.”

Through this bill, Ohio House Republicans prioritized investing in Ohio’s future by expanding access to education and healthcare through new facilities or upgrades to existing ones, improving parks and roadways to better connect communities, and strengthening local facilities across the state by providing necessary funding for enhancements.

This bill now heads to the governor for consideration.