Putnam County residents got a chance to meet with Republican Congressman Bob Latta Thursday morning. The congressman was available for one-on-one meetings with residents to voice their concerns and answer any questions they had before the November primary election. Latta is the U.S. representative for Ohio's 5th Congressional District and has served since 2007. With the Republican National Convention concluding Thursday evening, we caught up with Congressman Latta about what he'd like to hear from Donald Trump later Thursday evening.
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Congressman Jordan started the day meeting with village officials then went on to speak with minster high school seniors. The congressman discussed the work ethic it takes to achieve success and his journey to becoming a member of Congress. Students had the opportunity to ask questions one-on-one and learn more about his role in the House of Representatives.
As a member of the Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Bob Latta has worked to ensure internet connectivity is more reliable, efficient, and safe from outside threats. Latta introduced the Spectrum Innovation Act, which passed the U.S. House last year. The bill would benefit consumers by providing more reliable connections with faster speeds and more responsive networks.
One of two stops in the area for Congressman Jim Jordan included Westrich Furniture in Delphos. Jordan says hearing personally from families and businesses within his district is key when discussing issues like workforce shortages, supply chain issues, and inflation. High gas prices are among the key concerns faced by Westrich's large fleet of delivery trucks covering west-central Ohio. Jordan blames costly gas on cancellation of the Keystone XL Pipeline among pausing energy leasing on federal lands.
Ryan learned more about the collaboration between Good Year and the Air Force research lab in Roder to create a domestic source of natural rubber from a specific species of dandelion. The congressman secured an appropriations bill of five million dollars in order to cultivate the plants in the state of Ohio. Ryan says that seeing this in the United States is important to overall growth in the Air Force.
A congressman representing Ohio's 10th congressional district toured the Lima tank facility on Wednesday along with the Assistant Army Secretary.
Congressman Tim Ryan appeared in Lima on Wednesday to tour the Abrams Tank Plant as well as connect with local union workers. Ryan toured the Lima tank plant Wednesday afternoon.