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Greene County: Residents received $266.8 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.6% of income in Greene County, providing an average of $1,584 per capita to residents.

By Greene County Times | Apr 13, 2025

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Greene County saw 13.4% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

In 2022, government transfers made up 17.7% of income in Greene County, an alarming 13.4% surge from 4.3% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

By Greene County Times | Apr 4, 2025

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Greene County ranks 68th highest in Ohio for per capita government transfer income at $10,767 in 2022

By Greene County Times | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Greene County received an average of $10,767 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 21st lowest in Ohio.

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Greene County ranks 12th in Ohio for government transfer dependency at 17.7% in 2022

By Greene County Times | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 17.7% of income in Greene County—ranking it 12th least dependent among Ohio counties.

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Greene County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.3% of income in 2022

By Greene County Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.3% of income in Greene County, providing an average of $805 per capita to residents.

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Sarah Mays seeks election to Greene County Board of County Commissioners

By Greene County Times | Mar 5, 2024

Sarah Mays, a Republican candidate, is vying for a position on the Greene County Board of County Commissioners. The election is scheduled for March 19.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Greene County rise or fall in 2021?

By Greene County Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Greene County received $7.1 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Clark County farmers in 2021 reached $7,210,814

By Greene County Times | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Clark County received $7,210,814 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Greene County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Greene County Times | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Greene County received $3,868,883 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Ohio House Overrides Governor DeWine's Veto on SAFE Act and Save Women's Sports Act

By Greene County Times | Jan 10, 2024

The Ohio House of Representatives has made a significant move by voting to override Governor DeWine's recent veto of House Bill 68. State Rep. Bill Dean, a Republican from Xenia, announced the successful override and expressed his commitment to protecting the future of the state. In a statement, Dean said, "We have a collective responsibility to protect our children and the future of our state. Today, I voted to do just that by voting to override the Governor's veto of House Bill 68, the SAFE Act and Save Women's Sports Act." The SAFE Act and Save Women's Sports Act are...