Pa. gives grants to urban farms
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture approved $500,000 to support 42 projects through the Pennsylvania Farm Bill's Urban Agriculture Grant Program.
Region’s 2020 Census results not sad omen for all rural areas, experts say
Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia are losing some influence in Congress, thanks to initial results from the 2020 Census, released April 26. But based on what policy experts are seeing, the shift isn’t rooted in changes to rural areas of those states.
Roundup of gardening news for May 13, 2021
Catch up on local gardening news from Mahoning, Summit and Stark counties in Ohio, and Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
Roundup of FFA news for May 13, 2021
Catch up on local FFA news from Miami Trace FFA, Utica FFA, Black River FFA and more.
Roundup of 4-H news for May 13, 2021
The Geauga Dairymen 4-H club had its latest meeting April 25.
Stingless wasps defend ash trees and battle ash borer
Biological control staff rear four stingless wasp species that are natural enemies of the emerald ash borer.
Bill giving local control over solar, wind projects gets major rewrite
Instead of setting up a referendum process for residents to approve each large renewable energy project, a sub bill added onto Ohio House Bill 118 would instead let townships designate certain areas of the community for utility-scale solar and wind developments.
Pa. bill seeks to stop municipalities from restricting certain utilities
Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering a bill that would prevent local governments from restricting the type of energy its residents use. Senate Bill 275 is being called an “energy choice” bill by its supporters. Opponents say it’s unnecessary and problematic.
Ohio lawmakers include language promoting oil and gas in budget bill
The Ohio House version of the 2022-23 state operating budget includes language that would make it state policy to “promote” oil and gas development, exploration and production. The House also added in provisions to make it easier to lease mineral rights under state lands.
Legislators, officials make their cases on H2Ohio funding
The Ohio House significantly cut back the funding Gov. Mike DeWine proposed for H2Ohio in its version of the next budget. Now, as the Senate considers the bill, legislators will have to consider whether to go with the funding the House recommends, or make further adjustments.
