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House approves Ohio Defense and Space Commission after floor debate on industry and infrastructure
Summary
House Bill 292 passed on a recorded vote after sponsors described a statutory commission to coordinate defense, industry and academic partners, support secure facilities, and produce annual reports. Supporters framed the commission as a tool to attract federal missions and investment.
The Ohio House passed House Bill 292 to establish an Ohio Defense and Space Commission aimed at coordinating state, industry and academic efforts to strengthen defense-related investment and infrastructure.
Representative Ty Matthews, the bill sponsor, said the commission "is tasked with studying and developing strategies to promote the defense industry in Ohio, encouraging collaboration between…
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