WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) delivered a speech Tuesday on the Senate floor recognizing the service and sacrifice Capt. Seth Koval, Capt. Curtis Angst and Major Sgt. Tyler Simmons who lost their lives in a KC-135 crash in Iraq on March 12, 2026. The three servicemembers were serving with the 121st Air Refueling Wing based […]
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Husted: Making life more affordable for Ohioans is the priority
Dear friends and neighbors, Since I took the oath of office to serve as your U.S. Senator on Jan. 21, 2025, I’ve been hard at work for you. In less than a year, the president signed three of my bills into law to help make life easier and more affordable for you and your family. I remain […]
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Husted: America’s next frontier is building pro-innovation framework for digital assets
Jon Husted (R-Ohio) is one of Ohio’s two U.S. Senators. Ohio has a long history of producing people who attempt what others insist cannot be done. When two bicycle mechanics from Dayton argued that human flight was possible, the response was fear — warnings about danger, disorder, and defying nature. When an Ohio inventor promoted […]
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Husted: Helping Americans break free from government dependency
Americans are the most generous people on Earth. Yet in Ohio and across the nation, well-intended government programs often trap our fellow citizens in poverty instead of providing a path to upward mobility. Current federal assistance laws create what’s known as a “benefits cliff.” This occurs when someone receiving public assistance loses a significant amount […]
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Husted: Veterans Day is a unifying holiday for America
Each year, Veterans Day serves as a reminder for Americans to thank veterans for their service. We owe it to those who served to recognize their sacrifice all year long. In August, my wife Tina and I were honored to join the 100th birthday celebration of George C. McConnaughey, Jr. Sgt. McConnaughey enlisted in the U.S. […]
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Report: Mansfield Sr. grad Sherrod Brown to run for U.S. Senate vs. Jon Husted
CLEVELAND — Mansfield Senior graduate Sherrod Brown will make a bid to return to the U.S. Senate in 2026, Cleveland.com reported on Tuesday morning. Cleveland.com attributed the announcement to Ohio labor leaders Brown told of his thinking. If the report comes to fruition, the 72-year-old Brown, a lifelong Democrat, would challenge Columbus Republican Jon Husted, […]
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Ohio Auditor announces plan to run for state attorney general in 2026
COLUMBUS — Ohio Auditor Keith Faber, who is term-limited from seeking a third term, announced Monday his candidacy to be the state’s next attorney general. A Republican, the 59-year-old Faber hopes to replace Republican Dave Yost as the state’s top law enforcement officer. Like Faber, Yost cannot seek a third term as AG in 2026. […]
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Mansfield contracts with Richland Chamber for economic development work
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield may soon have its own version of Jessica Gribben. The city, which saw long-time economic development director Tim Bowersock retire near the end of 2024, has contracted with the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development for those services. That new agreement, for which the city will pay $100,000 annually, […]
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DeWine picks Husted to replace Vance in Ohio’s U.S. Senate seat
COLUMBUS — Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted is Gov. Mike DeWine’s choice to replace Vice President-elect J.D. Vance in the U.S. Senate. The governor made the announcement during a Friday afternoon press conference. “I came to the conclusion, as you see, that the person who is best suited to be the United States senator is […]
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Richland County Land Bank secures $120K state grant for Swan Cleaners remediation
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Land Bank has received a $120,700 state grant it will use in what it hopes will be the final step needed for potential redevelopment of Swan Cleaners. The money will be used to remediate any contaminated groundwater found near the former cleaners at 165 Park Ave. West. The store, which […]