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Governor Ted Strickland has required all jobs created using Recovery Act funds and administered by the State be posted on OhioMeansJobs.com.
To report concerns about waste, fraud, or abuse, please contact the Ohio Inspector General.
After months of anticipation and speculation, the Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) has won $400 million dollars in highly competitive federal stimulus funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). The $400 million award from FRA's High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail Program will be used to fund Ohio's much-anticipated 3C "Quick Start" Passenger Rail Plan.
"With this historic announcement by President Obama, Ohio takes a major step toward modernizing our state's transportation infrastructure," said Ohio Governor Ted Strickland, a leading voice for passenger rail in Ohio. "The 3C Corridor will create economic development opportunities and serve as a model of environmental sustainability. Most importantly, it will put thousands of Ohioans to work over the next few years." more...
Since the American Recovery Act legislation passed, the federal government has announced much of the funding that will help Ohio strengthen its economy. more...
| Crime and Public Safety | $136 |
|---|---|
| Education | $2,791 |
| Energy and Environment | $1,065 |
| Healthcare | $2,906 |
| Infrastructure | $1,382 |
| Work, Opportunity, and Poverty | $947 |
All dollar amounts are rounded estimates (millions of dollars) and may change as awards and contracts are finalized.
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