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4 days ago
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Ohio House votes to give state's inmates free menstrual products
May 29—The Ohio House approved a bipartisan bill this week that would require all Ohio correctional facilities to provide menstrual products to inmates free-of-charge. House Bill 29, passed Wednesday by a vote of 91-to-0, now heads to the Ohio Senate for further consideration. If it makes its way into law, the bill should have no substantial impact on the prisons run by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections, as it's already the ODRC's policy to offer free tampons and pads to inmates. The impact of H.B. 29 could come, however, at the county level. The state's nonpartisan Legislative Budget Office found that many county jails already provide these products for free. Those jails that don't can expect costs to increase based on how many female inmates they have, the lengths of their stay, and the costs of products provided. Dayton Democrat and first-term legislator Rep. Desiree Tims told this outlet that she voted for the bill "because it will ensure some form of dignity for women menstruating while incarcerated." An identical bill passed the Ohio House 92-0 in 2024 before stalling out in the Ohio Senate under the leadership of then-President Matt Huffman, R-Lima, who now leads the Ohio House. He said the bill's fate in his former chamber wasn't an indicative of a lack of support. "I don't think it will have any problem getting passed in the Senate," Huffman told reporters Wednesday. Current Senate President Rob McColley, R-Napoleon, however, said he doesn't have a personal opinion on the bill and said his caucus has not yet discussed the bill. When asked for her stance, Senate Minority Leader Nickie Antonio, D-Lakewood, said feminine hygiene products were akin to toilet paper and asked posed a hypothetical about a Statehouse without T.P. "It would not be healthy, it would not be hygienic, and the same thing is true of feminine products. They should be provided absolutely everywhere without cost to the people who are using them." ------ For more stories like this, sign up for our Ohio Politics newsletter. It's free, curated, and delivered straight to your inbox every Thursday evening. Avery Kreemer can be reached at 614-981-1422, on X, via email, or you can drop him a comment/tip with the survey below.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sinclair Community College to buy $545K electric flight simulator
Apr. 25—Sinclair Community College will use $1.6 million recently approved by the state to bring a new-tech flight simulator — as well as chiller system upgrades — to campus. The Ohio Controlling Board approved Sinclair's ask for a $500,000 appropriation for a flight simulator, along with a waiver that allows the college "to purchase the BETA Equipment for custom training programs project in Montgomery County." A Sinclair spokesperson would not provide specific details on the purchase. The college said it will have more details in coming weeks. State Rep. Desiree Tims, D-Dayton, said she pushed for the funding, and confirmed that the flight simulator will come from BETA Technologies, a 2017-founded Vermont aviation company that specializes in electric flight. Tims' office said the simulator will support the college's Advanced Air Mobility and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) program. The college will put in its own $45,000 to make the purchase. In an interview with this outlet, Tims characterized the $500,000 as "critical" for Sinclair and a way to promote jobs and economic development in the region. "We want to make sure that because we have Joby Aviation in the Dayton area, and we are seeing new technology for unmanned aircraft and drones and things of that nature, that we are providing the space for student to comfortably learn about these tools and tech and get the skills for the jobs of the future." Also approved was about $1.1 million to replace chiller systems in the Sinclair Conference Center and one other academic building. "The upgrades will improve energy efficiency and modernize essential facilities that serve students, faculty, and staff," Tims said in a press release. ------ For more stories like this, sign up for our Ohio Politics newsletter. It's free, curated, and delivered straight to your inbox every Thursday evening. Avery Kreemer can be reached at 614-981-1422, on X, via email, or you can drop him a comment/tip with the survey below.
Business Journals
23-04-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
Sinclair College gets $1.5M in state funding for aviation and UAS programming, HVAC upgrades
A Dayton community college has received over $1.5 million in funding for two major projects aimed at improving campus infrastructure and advancing electric aviation training in the region. This $1.5 million in funding is crucial as it modernizes the college's aging infrastructure and enhances crucial workforce training. A Dayton community college has received over $1.5 million in funding for two major projects aimed at improving campus infrastructure and advancing electric aviation training in the region. Sinclair Community College, based in downtown Dayton, is set to receive $1.5 million in state capital funding for HVAC repair and for bolstering the school's Advanced Air Mobility and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) program. Funding is considered crucial as it modernizes the college's aging infrastructure and enhances crucial workforce training. District 38 Rep. Desiree Tims helped secure the funding. 'These projects reflect Dayton's commitment to innovation, education, and workforce development,' said Rep. Tims. 'I'm proud to support Sinclair's continued leadership in aviation technology and to advocate for smart investments that directly benefit our students and community.' expand Representative Desiree Tims serves the people of House District 38. Lifetouch Inc. 2023 One project, estimated at approximately $1.06 million, seeks to repair aging chiller systems in two buildings on Sinclair's downtown campus: Building 12–the Sinclair Conference Center; and Building 20–the John E. Moore Technology Center. The upgrade will improve energy efficiency and modernize essential building facilities. Funding for this came from the Higher Education Improvement Fund. Additionally, Sinclair's Advanced Air Mobility and UAS program will receive $500,000 from the Higher Education Improvement Taxable Fund to purchase a new electric flight simulator from Beta Technologies, a Vermont-based aerospace manufacturer developing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) and electric conventional take-off and landing (eCTOL) aircraft. expand An instructor at Sinclair Community College calibrates a drone during classes. Tristan Navera/ DBJ Sinclair will also contribute $45,000 in local funding toward the UAS program project, putting the cost at a total of $545,000. In March 2025, Sinclair and Cincinnati-based UAS company Aero Velocity partnered to expand aviation students' educational opportunities by establishing an internship program and providing two types of drones for in-class experimentation. Sinclair Community College has 18,700 students and offers over 300 degree and certificate programs, including four bachelor's degrees, in technical fields. It is the second largest college in the Dayton area by enrollment, based on DBJ research.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sinclair awarded $1.5M for aviation training, campus improvements
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – State Rep. Desiree Tims announced Tuesday that Sinclair Community College will receive over $1.5M in state funding for two major projects. The school is contributing another $45,000 toward one of the projects, bringing the combined cost for the two to $1,563,425, will advance electric aviation training and improve campus infrastructure. Over $4 million has been allocated for NATO Assembly 'These projects reflect Dayton's commitment to innovation, education, and workforce development,' said Tims. 'I'm proud to support Sinclair's continued leadership in aviation technology and to advocate for smart investments that directly benefit our students and community.' More than $1 million will be spent to replace the aging chiller systems in Buildings 12 and 20. This will benefit students, faculty and staff; improve energy efficiency; and modernize the buildings. The Higher Education Improvement Fund is covering this piece of the project. The state is supplying $500,00 for a new Beta Technologies electric flight simulator for Sinclair's Advanced Air Mobility and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) program, with the college contributing another $45,000. The Higher Education Improvement Taxable Fund is covering this section of the project. Sinclair's 'Tartan Threads' now open for students Tims said she remains committed to delivering state resources to strengthen educational opportunities, advance environmental technology and grow the economy in Montgomery County. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ohio House Democrats' town hall tour visits Dayton
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Ohio House Democrats' 'People First Town Hall Tour,' will stop in Dayton on Thursday. Rep. Desiree Tims (D-Dayton) will host the stop at Central State University, inside of the Dayton James A. Elam Hall, at 4 p.m. Minority Leader C. Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) will be a special guest at the event. Save a life: Donate blood at local drives this April Rep. Tims' will speak on her priorities at the Statehouse and share her breakdown of the new state operating budget. The budget is expected to be voted on this week. The event will offer community resources for attendees. House Democrats said they have centered themselves around their 'People First' agenda. They said this agenda aims to put people over politics. According to House Democrats, the agenda argues for better pay, better healthcare, fairer taxes, safer communities and opportunities. What made the cut, what didn't in House version of Ohio budget The event is free and open to the public. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
