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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) toured Vantage Career Center in Van Wert today and talked about the Strengthening Career and Technical Education (CTE) for the 21st Century Act, legislation passed by Congress to reform and modernize CTE programs. The legislation would support efforts for local CTE programs to partner with area businesses, improve accountability, and provide more… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) participated in the 50th anniversary celebration of Four County Career Center by presenting a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol Building to Superintendent Tim Meister last evening. The ceremony also included the induction of six former students into the “Wall of Fame” and a distinguished service award for former superintendent William Spiess. Four… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) hosted first responders from around Ohio’s 5th Congressional District at an event at Lourdes University in Sylvania this morning to discuss safety when encountering fentanyl and other narcotics. Office of the National Drug Control Policy Deputy Director Jim Carroll and Ohio State Highway Patrol Crime Lab Director Brandon Werry both addressed law… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) toured Millstream Career Center in Findlay today where he saw the welding, robotics, medical technology, and cosmetology programs. Millstream is the second career center Latta toured this week after visiting Penta in Perrysburg Township on Tuesday. Career and technical education has been a policy focus of late with job openings outnumbering the… Read more »

The Cleveland Plain Dealer has highlighted provisions authored by Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) that were included in a water infrastructure package passed by the U.S. Senate yesterday. The provisions give state and local governments more flexibility to repay federal loans for water infrastructure repairs, and help disadvantaged communities better finance their water… Read more »

Provisions authored by Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) to help public water systems improve infrastructure and ensure safer drinking water are now on their way to the President’s desk after being approved by the U.S. Senate today. The provisions, which were originally a part of H.R. 1653, the Drinking Water Affordability Act, were included in America’s Water… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) toured Penta Career Center today in Perrysburg Township where he was able to see a number of the programs the school runs for high school students. Latta was able to see the Public Safety/EMT – Fire Science program where students can earn their basic certifications upon graduation. In addition, Latta saw the welding lab and advanced manufacturing… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics September Jobs Report revealed unemployment has fallen to 3.7%, the lowest number since 1969. “Despite the impact of Hurricane Florence, a new jobs report contains more good news for American businesses, workers, and the economy. The unemployment rate is at its lowest level in… Read more »

Members of the Ohio Congressional delegation are applauding the announcement by the Department of Transportation that the Transportation Research Center in East Liberty will be on equal footing with other Autonomous Vehicle (AV) testing sites when seeking Federal funding opportunities or other Federal support. Despite being a world-class facility, the TRC was inexplicability left off of a… Read more »

In an effort to provide a much-needed forum for Members of Congress and staff to learn about Wi-Fi-related issues affecting their constituents, Congressmen Bob Latta (R-OH) and Jerry McNerney (D-CA) announced the launch of the bipartisan Congressional Wi-Fi Caucus to open a dialogue about appropriate policy solutions that can address today’s pressing concerns. Wi-Fi is the primary… Read more »