phillips newsletter july 2010

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Dear Constituents,The economy of the future will be driven by the energy and technologies of

tomorrow. We are laying a foundation that positions Ohio to lead the greeneconomy and make a swift recovery as the national recession lifts. The steps beingtaken today will help Ohio shake its reputation as a rustbelt state and become

known as the nations Advanced Energy Gateway.

Ohio has become a national leader in green job creation and it is important to

continue this momentum. One way to attract wind and solar companies is by

establishing the Wind and Solar Tax Exemption. I sponsored a bill with RepWinburn to do just that. This legislation ensures the green energy jobs created byour growing advanced energy industry are filled by Ohio residents.

Ohio workers need to be prepared to fill the jobs being created by our growingadvanced-energy economy. We have created the OhioEnergy Resource Center toprovide 21st-century research and tools for the new economy. We are also

developing ways to pair college students with wind and solar facilities to fundinternships and research development.

Ohio has one of the most aggressive policies promoting advanced energy

production in the nation. Twenty-five percent of all electricity sold in Ohio muscome from advanced energy sources by 2025. To help Ohio reach this goallegislation is being considered to encourage wind and solar companies to build

their facilities and produce their energy on our soil.

The House has also passed a bill to create a Renewable Energy School Pilo

Program that promotes the innovative green energy industry in Ohio by requiring

targeted school districts to install solar panels on their buildings. This commonsense measure will save money for Ohio schools and Ohio taxpayers whileadvancing our role in the alternative energy economy.

Ohios future is bright as we move to become a leader in new energy technologies,while still utilizing our traditional strengths and resources.

As always, please do not hesitate to contact me. I always welcome your thoughts,concerns and questions.

Sincerely,

Debbie PhillipsState Representative

CONTACTColumbus Office92nd District77 South High Street11th FloorColumbus, Ohio 43215

Phone: (614) 466-2158Toll-free: (800) 282-0253Fax: (614) 719-6992

Or E-mail At:[email protected]


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Search Underway for Ohio VeteransState says Many Vets Arent Collecting Benefits Theyve Earned

If you are a veteran, the Ohio Department ofVeterans Services (ODVS) is searching for you. You

may be eligible for benefits and not even know it.

So, ODVS is reaching out with two simple messages:

Anyone who wears or has ever worn a U.S.

military uniform is a Veteran, andYour service may be worth more than you

think.The department is asking Veterans to call 1-877-OHIO-VET to get connected to their County VeteransService Office and their benefits. If you know

veterans, please pass this number along to them.

These benefits may enable a Veteran to pay for

higher education, purchase a new home or get helptreating a medical condition. Ohio Veterans are

eligible for these and a multitude of other benefits.The departments number one priority is identifying

our Veterans, so they can get the benefits they have

earned.

We dont know where they are, but we know where

theyve been.

If you are one of the more than 900,000 Ohioanswho wears or has worn a U.S. military uniform, your

service may be worth more than you think. Call1-877-OHIO-VET to get connected to your benefits.

Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Honors Civilian ServiceInductees Recognized for Impact on their Community after Military Life

The Ohio Veterans Hall of Famehas inducted more than 890

veterans since its inception in

1992. Each year, anexecutive committee, madeup of representatives from

Ohio's veterans organizations,

selects 20 inductees from ap-plications received from across

the state and nation.

Inductees are leaders in a variety of areas includingbusiness, entertainment and education. Most

importantly though, they all have made significantimpacts on their communities.

Inductees into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame served

their country honorably in a branch of military service

and continued to serve their communities, state andnation after discharge.

The next class will be inducted in November, 2010.


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uly 2010 State Rep. Debbie Phillips PagBringing Green Jobs and Green Energy to Ohio

The Ohio House is fighting to create jobs and position Ohio to lead tomorrows economy

Here in Ohio, we are looking forward. We are looking

past the national recession and positioning our state

to not only recover but thrive by bringing jobs andbusinesses back within our borders.

Over the past year, the Ohio House passed initiatives

to foster jobs, grow Ohios small businesses andencourage investment in new and emerging industries

across the state. Now, state Representatives arefocusing their efforts on a powerful new tool that will

attract the burgeoning wind and solar energy industry

to Ohio while ensuring we create Ohio jobs.

The House has passed a green jobs bill thatincentives companies to build their facilities in Ohio.

The bill eliminates the tangible personalproperty tax for companies that commit to building

their facilities on Ohio soil and employing our men andwomen. To qualify, projects must also promise to

begin construction by or before January 1, 2012 and

be up and running by the end of 2012.

A projects eligibility is dependant in part onemploying Ohio workers. All projects, whether wind

or solar, are required to use Ohio workers to make upat least 50 percent of their labor force.

Upon qualifying for the exemption, the facility must

also make payments to local school districts and

governments in lieu of taxes. These payments, whiare based on the number of Ohio residents the projeemploys and the output of the facility, will ensure a

steady stream of revenue for local school districts an

governments and make Ohio competitive with statesacross the nation in bringing advanced energy

facilities and jobs to our state.

Not only does the legislation bring green jobs here

today, it ensures that we can sustain industry growt

down the road. Provisions in the bill support the

education and training of tomorrows renewableenergy workforce. Large-scale wind and solar facilit

who benefit from the tax exemption are required topartner with an Ohio college or university to give

those enrolled in those institutions the resources theneed to secure a successful future in the renewable

energy industry.

The legislation will position Ohio to lead the economof tomorrow while helping us meet our alternativeenergy portfolio goals set forth in

legislation passed during the previous GeneralAssembly. We are truly building a brighter and mor

prosperous future through innovation.

All projects, whether wind or solar, are required to use Ohioworkers to make up at least 50 percent of their labor force.


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Bio Industries Propel Ohio EconomyAgriculture Production Creates Jobs, New Markets for Ohio Farmers

July 2010 State Rep. Debbie Phillips Pag

Ohio has always been a strong

farm state, but now those

farms will help lead oureconomy in a whole newdirection. Crops such as corn

and soybeans are now being

used in ways unheard of just afew years ago.

Agriculture isnt just for food

anymore. Production from Ohiofarms can be used to make fuel

and biopolymers that representnew markets for farmers,create new high tech jobs, andreduce our dependence on

foreign oil.

Ohio has the natural resources,

industrial base and location tobe a leader in the development

and production of bioproductsand biomass. In 2007, not one

single drop of ethanol wasproduced in Ohio. Today, four

ethanol facilities in Ohio are

producing 295 million gallonsannually.

Biomass is a renewable

resource, such as crops andresidues, industrial wood, farm

animal waste and even theorganic portion of municipalwaste, that can be used as afuel for producing electricity and

other forms of energy.

Biofuel technologies can efficiently transform the

energy in biomass into transportation, heating, andelectricity generating fuels.

Biomass is a proven option for electricity

generation. In the future, farms cultivating energy

crops, such as trees and

grasses, could significantly

expand the supply of biomassfeedstock.

Bioproducts are already a part

of our everyday lives. Youveprobably used a small can of

oil to fix a squeaky hinge.Now, instead of using a

petroleum based product, youcan use one that comes from

soybeans.

Toothbrushes, cell phones,printer cartridgesmost of

the petroleum based

products we use can be made

from biopolymers, helpingMidwest farmers instead of

Middle Eastern oil barons.

Ohio is taking steps toencourage this developing

sector.

The Ohio House recentlypassed bipartisan legislation

into law that encourages state

use of bio-based products andextends the income tax credit

for retail sales of alternativefuel for two additional years.

The Third Frontier program is

also encouraging the use of bioproducts. The

Advanced Materials Program supports thedevelopment and growth of the industry, and gives

preference to bio based materials. And the Ohio

Third Frontier Biomedical Program helps acceleratethe development and growth of the biomedical

industry in Ohio.


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Legislative Survey

REPRESENTATIVE DEBBIE PHILLIPSJULY 2010

1. Do you support cutting the cost of higher

education by requiring college textbook

publishers to offer electronic versions, or

e-books?

Yes

No

Undecided

2. Do you support a statewide ban on texting

while driving?

Yes

No

Undecided

3. Do you support statewide efforts to update the

passenger rail transportation system throughoutOhio?

Yes

No

Undecided

4. Do you support limits on marketing by creditcard companies on university and college

campuses?

Yes

No

Undecided

5. Do you support enhanced regulation of thetowing industry in Ohio to prevent rogue

towers from gouging consumers?

Yes

No

Undecided

6. Would you support eliminating the state incom

tax if it means cuts to vital public services such a

police and fire protection and libraries?

Yes

No

Undecided

7. Would you like to see an increase in the use o

solar panels, wind turbines and other renewable

energy systems at schools and other governmen

buildings?

Yes

No

Undecided

8. Please list what you believe to be three

of Ohios biggest strengths:

1. ________________________________________

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2. __________________________________________________________________________________

3. ________________________________________

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