Matt Szollosi

Technology’s Legislator of the Year Announced

Columbus (OH) - In recognition of their work advocating for public policies that inspire and encourage technology innovation, Technology for Ohio’s Tomorrow (TOT) announced today that Senator Steve Buehrer and Representative Matt Szollosi were each presented with the Technology Advocate Legislator of the Year Award. “We wanted to recognize two legislators accomplishments whose contributions to the tech community will benefit Ohio’s future and allow Ohio to compete in tomorrow’s market,” said Executive... Read more...

State Democrats stay optimistic

House leaders say their party will defy state, national trendsCOLUMBUS - Despite polls suggesting a Republican wave is brewing that could rival the 2006 Democratic landslide, House Democrats Tuesday insisted they will withstand any onslaught to hold onto their newfound majority.Armed with a 3-1 cash advantage, House Speaker Armond Budish (D., Beachwood) said races fought door to door at the local level will defy national and statewide trends."We took the majority in January, 2009," he said. "The economy was tanking at that point. The economy started tanking in earnest in September of 2008... Read more...

Szollosi reports Ohio House Approval of HB’s 329, 348, 486 and Sub. S. B. No. 3

The following two releases in via e-mail from the office of State Representative Matt Szollosi, I’ve added links to the bills referenced both releases that came out earlier today: Rep. Szollosi, Ohio House Approve Legislative Efforts to Grow Economy, Create JobsVenture Capital Investments Expanded, Job Creation, Retention Tax Credit Passed COLUMBUS- Ohio House Speaker Pro Tempore and State Rep. Matthew A. Szollosi (D-Toledo) and the Ohio House today approved several bills to spur economic development and grow Ohio jobs. The measures passed include expanding venture capital investments,... Read more...

Barlos, Budish and Szollosi to tour solar company and meet with Maumee community leaders

The below came in via e-mail as a media advisory, it may be of interest to some of you on the blog since it may create additional media coverage tomorrow. ADVISORY: Speaker Budish to Visit Toledo Area, Promote Green JobsBudish, Szollosi, Barlos Tour W&K Solar, Meet with Local Business Leaders TOLEDO – Ohio House Speaker Armond Budish (D-Beachwood) will visit the Toledo area on Thursday and join with state representative candidate Harry Barlos and State Rep. Matt Szollosi (D-Oregon) to discuss the importance of advanced energy jobs to Ohio’s economic future. The trio will tour W&K... Read more...

Szollosi release on project designed to reduce E. coli at Maumee Bay State Park

This in via e-mail from the office of Ohio Representative and Speaker Pro Tempore Matt Szollosi: State Rep. Szollosi Announces $63K to Combat Lake Erie Bacteria ProblemWolf Creek restoration to ease E. coli contamination, ensure safety for swimmers COLUMBUS- Speaker Pro Tempore Matt Szollosi (D-Toledo) today announced the state will spend more than $63,000 on a project to help quell the Lake Erie E. coli contamination problems that keep swimmers out of the water for days each year. “Maumee Bay State Park is a premier summer destination for our community, Ohio and all of the Midwest,”... Read more...