Husted meets with local businesses and educational leaders in Northern Ohio

“I helped pass the Working Families Tax Cuts so Ohio workers can keep more of what they earn.”
NORWALK, OH – Yesterday, Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) met with Ohioans and employees of Sheri’s Coffee House to hear about their priorities and discuss the Working Families Tax Cuts Act.
“I had a great afternoon visiting with Ohioans and hearing about what I can continue to do to grow our state’s economy and make life more affordable for families. I helped pass the Working Families Tax Cuts so Ohio workers can keep more of what they earn,”said Husted.
TheWorking Families Tax Cuts Actbecame law in July. The budget law lowers taxes for working Ohioans and their families. This legislation helps Ohioans keep more of what they earn, supports job creation and small businesses, strengthens border security and reinforces America’s national defense by:
Husted also met with local educational leaders, superintendents and community college representatives at the Educational Service Center (ESC) of Northeast Ohio (NEO) in Independence to discuss hisFood Eligibility for Education and Development (FEED) Actand work to expand Workforce Pell Grants.
“Too many low-income students currently risk losing SNAP benefits or avoid training altogether because earnings from work-based learning counts against their total household income.That’s why I introduced the FEED Act. My bill is about helping students, families and employers by aligning public benefits with Ohio’s education and workforce goals. As our state continues to expand career technical education, the FEED Act would remove barriers for students trying to follow those pathways,”said Husted.
“Wherever I go in Ohio, employers tell me they struggle to fill shortages in skilled labor. Workforce Pell Grants fill those needs by aligning federal aid with the certificates and credentials that employers require. That’s why I worked to include Workforce Pell Grants in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act. By supporting these training programs, we can connect Ohioans to high-demand careers and strengthen our local and state economies,”he continued.
The FEED Act would:
Workforce Pell Grants will: