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Dear Constituents,
As your state representative, one of my main priorities in the Statehouse is
creating jobs to grow our economy and rebuild our middle class. But, after
the last six years of slow job growth and low wages1, the future of our middle
class is more uncertain than ever. Many new policies at your Statehouse have
only led to tax-shifting2 and richer pockets for the wealthiest one percent
meanwhile, many working Ohioans feel they lack opportunities to get ahead
or even get by. Ohio House Dems
Are Now On:
I believe that one of the ways the legislature could help develop a thriving,
stable economy is to give greater attention not only to small businesses, but
to growing, recession-proof industries. One of the fastest emerging sectors of
our economy is the alternative energy industry, with solar, wind and thermal
power becoming increasingly popular with energy consumers. We use energy
in everything we do, from watching TV to cooking to turning on our bedroom
light.

Even in a recession, we depend on energy throughout the day, meaning that

while other businesses struggle, the energy industry is relatively stable.
The economic benefits of alternative energy are more evident than ever. The
advanced energy sector has grown rapidly, creating thousands of jobs3 and
stimulating the economy. Advanced energy jobs have increased by 20 per-
cent since 20154, and wind and solar power have created jobs 12 times faster
than the rest of the U.S. economy.5

I believe its time to face the facts: promoting new, clean energy technology
will help create good-paying jobs, attract companies and bring better wages
and benefits to hardworking Ohioans. Additionally, Ohio has the opportunity
to lead the nation in innovation, helping to pave way for a better future for
our children and our childrens children. I believe if we miss an opportunity
like this, we risk being left behind. Follow Us Today!
As the world directs its attention more toward clean energy, its safe to say
that this industry is not going away anytime soon. I hope my colleagues in
the Statehouse will support clean energy development in Ohio to help our
economy grow strong and stay strong. Ohioans deserve more than the tired
policies of the past. Now is the time for our legislature to redirect economic
priorities, focusing less on ways to pocket-stuff the wealthy, and more on
ways to fuel our future.

Sincerely,

Teresa Fedor
State Representative
45th House District
1
http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2016/02/ohio_ranks_above_nation_in_per.html
2
https://www.policymattersohio.org/research-policy/fair-economy/work-wages/state-of-working-
ohio/still-struggling-state-of-working-ohio-2016
3
https://www.forbes.com/sites/niallmccarthy/2017/01/25/u-s-solar-energy-employs-more-people-
than-oil-coal-and-gas-combined-infographic/#70a784672800
4
https://www.usnews.com/news/at-the-edge/articles/2017-03-15/clean-energy-is-seeing-
explosive-job-growth-dont-let-budget-kill-it
5
http://fortune.com/2017/01/27/solar-wind-renewable-jobs/

In This Issue
GOP bill to weaken concealed carry protections puts public safety in the crosshairs

In what I believe was a political effort to hamstring Ohio House

Democratic lawmakers in a pro-gun, anti-gun debate on the House
floor, Republicans brought forward House Bill (HB) 233 for a vote,
legislation that allows concealed carry permit holders to knowingly
bring guns or deadly weapons into daycares, schools, airports, bars
and other restricted spaces, so long as the permit holder leaves
when asked to do so.

I believe this bill isnt just a solution looking for a problem, but is
creating a whole new set of public safety problems by overturning
Ohio laws designed to keep us safe and secure.

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the table.

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2017 State Representative Teresa Fedor