Press Releases from Sandra Williams http://williamsforohio.com/index.php?page=pressrelease 2010-02-22T09:02:17+01:00 text/html 2010-02-22T09:02:17+01:00 http://williamsforohio.com/ http://williamsforohio.com/index.php?page=pressrelease&content=extended&id=11 The debate over pay day loans continues at the Statehouse in Columbus. Some well meaning people want to limit the interest rates these companies can charge, a position I support, but the answer to our staggering personal debt crisis is not that easy.I believe everyone should have access to credit text/html 2010-02-22T08:58:18+01:00 http://williamsforohio.com/ http://williamsforohio.com/index.php?page=pressrelease&content=extended&id=10 In a time when traditional manufacturing jobs are leaving our region, it is increasingly important to evolve beyond our traditional Rust Belt economy. We must identify and capitalize on new industries to both create employment opportunities and secure a prosperous economic future. Ohio's response to this important shift is the text/html 2010-02-05T13:06:19+01:00 http://williamsforohio.com/ http://williamsforohio.com/index.php?page=pressrelease&content=extended&id=9 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 5, 2010Contact: Tatum Rucker, (614) 466-1414Ohio House Passes Rep. Williams' Third Frontier Expansion PlanIssue will be on the May ballot in Ohio COLUMBUS -- The Ohio House of Representatives passed a resolution sponsored by State Rep. Sandra Williams (D-Cleveland) to renew and expand Ohio's Third Frontier text/html 2010-01-15T08:48:44+01:00 http://williamsforohio.com/ http://williamsforohio.com/index.php?page=pressrelease&content=extended&id=8 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JAN. 13, 2010Ohio House Passes Measure to Renew, Expand Successful Third Frontier ProgramHouse Democrats, Republicans Come Together to Pass Initiative to Strengthen Program with Proven Job-Creation Record COLUMBUS- The Ohio House of Representatives today passed a resolution to renew and expand Ohio's Third Frontier program which has text/html 2010-01-15T08:47:51+01:00 http://williamsforohio.com/ http://williamsforohio.com/index.php?page=pressrelease&content=extended&id=7 January 7, 2010Mr. Joseph A. CalabreseChief Executive OfficerGreater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority1240 West 6th StreetCleveland, OH 44113-1331Mr. Calabrese,As a legislator and resident of the City of Cleveland, I am concerned about the impact that the proposed RTA route cuts and service modifications will have on low income residents and senior text/html 2010-01-04T10:34:03+01:00 http://williamsforohio.com/ http://williamsforohio.com/index.php?page=pressrelease&content=extended&id=6 For Immediate Release: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 Contact: Tatum Rucker, Legislative Aide (614) 466-1414State Rep. Sandra Williams Unclaimed Funds Bill Passes Ohio House Legislation Creates Fairness in the Claims ProcessCOLUMBUS -- The Ohio House of Representatives today approved a bill sponsored by State Rep. Sandra Williams (D-Cleveland) to ensure that text/html 2010-01-04T10:15:18+01:00 http://williamsforohio.com/ http://williamsforohio.com/index.php?page=pressrelease&content=extended&id=5 For Immediate Release: Monday, July 13, 2009Contact: Tatum Rucker, Legislative Aide (614) 466-1414New Law Passed Requires Contractors to Hire Low Income WorkersProvides Jobs to Cleveland ResidentsCLEVELAND- State Rep. Sandra Williams (D-Cleveland) today announced changes to state law that would modify existing workforce requirements in construction projects that receive state funds. text/html 2010-01-04T10:15:32+01:00 http://williamsforohio.com/ http://williamsforohio.com/index.php?page=pressrelease&content=extended&id=4 For Immediate Release: Friday, April 3, 2009Contact: Tatum Rucker, Legislative Aide (614) 466-1414State Rep. Sandra Williams Announces Bill to Increase Awareness of Lupus Program Provides Education and Awareness on the Disease CLEVELAND -- State Rep. Sandra Williams (D-Cleveland) has introduced a bill in the Ohio House of Representatives to create text/html 2010-01-04T10:13:53+01:00 http://williamsforohio.com/ http://williamsforohio.com/index.php?page=pressrelease&content=extended&id=3 For Immediate Release: Thursday, April 2, 2009Contact: Tatum Rucker, Legislative Aide (614) 466-1414State Rep. Sandra Williams Pleased With Transportation BudgetOhioans Receive Extended Unemployment, Healthcare BenefitsCLEVELAND- State Rep. Sandra Williams (D-Cleveland) said today she is pleased with the final version of the State Transportation Budget signed by the Governor. The House text/html 2010-01-04T10:12:22+01:00 http://williamsforohio.com/ http://williamsforohio.com/index.php?page=pressrelease&content=extended&id=2 For Immediate Release: Thursday, May 21, 2009 Contact: Tatum Rucker, Legislative Aide (614) 466-1414State Rep. Sandra Williams Works to Revise Professional Licensing RequirementsLegislation Provides Second Chance for the Previously ConvictedCLEVELAND- State Rep. Sandra Williams (D-Cleveland) wants the formerly incarcerated to get a second chance through gainful employment. She is sponsoring