State Representative Ray Pryor » Economic Development

Statement of Rep. Pryor on Governor’s State of the State Address

Admin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:10:00 +0000

COLUMBUS- State Representative Raymond A. Pryor (D-Chillicothe) released the following statement regarding Gov. Strickland’s State of the State address:

“I believe Ohio is in the beginning stages of an economic upturn, and I am proud to be part of Ohio’s rise to the top. Governor Strickland’s State of the State Address was very encouraging, not only for me as a legislator but for all of Ohio and its bright future. It is encouraging to see the progress that Ohio has made over the past few years, such as ranking first among 50 states in renewable and advanced energy manufacturing projects, and the recent announcement by DuPont in Pickaway County that they will invest $175 million into a facility that will make solar panels in Ohio. I also look forward to upcoming projects such as the Ohio Neighborhood Harvest. This program will greatly impact our district by ensuring that Ohioan’s have access to affordable, healthy and locally grown food. In addition I sincerely look forward to programs such as the Energy Gateway Fund, the Build Your Own Business program, and The Small Business Growth Partnership program. Each of the programs that Gov. Strickland announced today will be significantly effective in transforming Ohio’s economy. I too, believe in Ohio. I believe that if we as legislators can reach across the aisle and work successfully within both chambers we can put Ohio on the ‘road’ to success.”

Members of the media can also contact Representative Pryor at his Columbus office by calling his Legislative Aide, Alexandra Bonnell at 614.644.7928 or by emailing district85@ohr.state.oh.us.

A text of the Governor’s remarks is available at http://www.governor.ohio.gov/2010StateoftheStateAddress.aspx

Rep. Pryor introduces Work Share Legislation

Ray — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:56:49 +0000

Representative Pryor introduced his Work Share legislation (H.B. 432) last week. This legislation will work to keep jobs at Ohio companies, and in turn will also save the State of Ohio money in unemployment compensation. Below is a summary of the details of the legislation.

· Creates the Shared Work Unemployment Compensation Program.

· Allows an employer who wishes to participate in the Program to submit a shared work plan to the Director of Job and Family Services for approval.

· Lists requirements that an employer must satisfy to have an approved shared work plan, including that the plan must reduce the normal weekly hours of work for an employee in the affected unit identified in the plan by at least 10% but not more than 40%.

· Specifies that a shared work plan takes effect on the date the Director approves the plan and expires on the last day of the 12th calendar month beginning after the effective date of the plan.

· Prohibits an employer that traditionally has used part-time employees or a seasonal employer from implementing a shared work plan to subsidize the employer’s employees.

· Lists eligibility requirements for employees to receive shared work benefits.

· Limits the amount of shared work benefits an employee may receive to 26 weeks, regardless of whether the employee has exhausted the employee’s total benefit amount for the employee’s benefit year.

Please check back later this week for more information on this legislation, or contact Rep. Pryor’s office at 614.644.7928.

Rep. Ray Pryor announces $150,000 for Fayette County Museum

Admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:10:53 +0000

Representative Raymond Pryor announces that The Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission approved $150,000 at its quarterly meeting today for the Fayette County Museum. “I want
to thank The Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission for investing the Fayette County Museum and in the Cultural of Fayette County,” commented the Representative, “The funding will allow the museum to do several upgrades, and make visits to the museum a better experience.”

Representative Pryor went on to say, “The Victorian-Italianate mansion is a piece of history that
Fayette County is proud to home, and now with the funds allowed by The Ohio Cultural Facilities
Commission, this museum will help to make Fayette County a better place to live for all of it’s citizens.”

This museum was a 3,600-square-foot home, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places; its presence in Fayette County provides the history of its area to all residents, and will now be a more beautiful place to visit. “Congratulations to the museum and I look forward to seeing the results of the new constructions.”

Economic Development

Admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 22:33:10 +0000

For nearly 30 years, I have worked to provide assistance to people seeking employment. My perspective from the trenches illustrated for me how important it is to have a state that is friendly to both employees and employers. We must help our current businesses grow so they are capable of hiring more employees. We must provide new workers with the skills these businesses need to succeed. Under the current Representative’s watch, many manufacturing businesses have left and not been replaced. Along with those businesses went good paying jobs that fed families and provided the economic resources for entire communities. My number one priority is to insure our current employers have opportunities to grow and to focus on attracting new industries.