Husted in Toledo and Findlay with workers, small businesses, health care providers

TOLEDO, Ohio – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) spent this week meeting with small business employees, job creators and hospital staff during stops in Toledo and Findlay.

“I’m an Ohio guy, not a Washington guy—and I always value the chance to be back home to hear directly from Ohioans about how my work in Congress affects their lives. It’s an honor to serve, and I’ll keep fighting for policies that support our state’s working families and businesses,” said Husted.

Husted visited Dorr Street Cafe employees to hear about their experiences and what the no-tax-on-tips provision in the recent package of working families tax cuts means for Ohio’s workers and small businesses.

“It was great to be in Toledo at Dorr Street Cafe to hear directly from their team. Hardworking Ohioans deserve to keep more of what they earn, and that’s exactly why I supported the tax cuts package. Our state has been hit by the inflation of the past several years, and I won’t quit fighting to make life easier and more affordable for small businesses and working families,” Husted said.

Husted stopped by Dietsch Brothers Chocolates & Ice Cream in downtown Findlay, Ohio to meet with the owners and discuss how the budget law helps their operation create and sustain local jobs. Dietsch Brothers is a family-owned-and-operated business. It was founded in the 1920s by three brothers who later served their country in WWII.

“Small and family-owned businesses like Dietsch Brothers are the backbone of Ohio’s economy and part of our state’s character. I supported reducing taxes for small-businesses so they can keep growing and thriving in Ohio for generations to come,” Husted explained.

Husted also joined 11 local small businesses and entrepreneurs in Hancock County for a roundtable discussion on the challenges small businesses face and how the budget law will help the small businesses in Ohio.

“I appreciated the opportunity to meet face-to-face with local job creators and entrepreneurs in Findlay. Ohio’s small businesses create jobs and keep our economy moving forward. I’m committed to taking their feedback to Washington and continuing my work to cut taxes and red tape so communities can thrive,” said Husted.

This visit builds on Husted’s support for Ohio small businesses as a member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

Husted met with staff at Blanchard Valley Hospital to visit the facility, see their work firsthand and discuss how the budget law’s rural health care transformation fund will support Ohio’s rural hospitals and the patients they serve. Blanchard Valley Health System is a not-for-profit, connected care network that provides health care to individuals of all ages and needs.

“Investments in the budget law will ensure Ohio’s rural communities receive more support than ever before. I enjoyed seeing firsthand the work Blanchard Valley Hospital is doing to keep Ohioans healthy,” Husted explained.

“Senator Husted’s visit to BVHS shows how devoted he is to understanding the challenges rural health systems face. I’m deeply appreciative of Senators Husted and Moreno, who have each spoken with me one-on-one. Their engagement reflects a true dedication to Ohio’s rural communities,” said Myron Lewis, president and chief executive officer of Blanchard Valley Health System.

This visit follows Husted’s success in helping make sure the recent budget law established a $50 billion rural health care transformation fund.