Rep. Stewart secures $2.95 million for Pick. Co. in Capital Budget Bill

COLUMBUS — The Ohio House of Representatives passed Substitute House Bill 2, the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects throughout the state.

The Capital Budget will make historic invests in local community projects, announced State Rep. Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) on Wednesday.

“I am very pleased to have been able to successfully fight for Pickaway County’s local projects at the Statehouse,” said Stewart. “These projects will make positive changes in our community for years to come.”

Stewart secured the following capital investments that will positively impact Pickaway County and the surrounding region:

$1.5 million to widen US-23 in the South Bloomfield Corridor, increasing safety and traffic flow for motorists;$750,000 to enhance the City of Circleville’s Barthelmas Park, encouraging outdoor community recreation;$500,000 to support the Ohio Christian University for Science; and$200,000 to replace windows at Pickaway County’s historic Memorial Hall in Circleville.

In addition to these local investments, this legislation also includes statewide capital investments of:

$600 million for the School Building Program Assistance Fund;$400 million for the Public Works Commission Local Public Infrastructure and State Capital Improvement Program; and$397.6 million for higher education projects around the state.

Substitute House Bill 2 awaits a signature from the Governor.