Toledo Reporter

Rep. Marcy Kaptur, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress representing Ohio's 9th district since 1983, shared her concerns and initiatives through a series of tweets recently. Her comments addressed issues ranging from infrastructure investment delays to legislative efforts for environmental protection and economic development.

On January 22, 2025, Rep. Kaptur expressed concern about delays in the distribution of bipartisan appropriated funds that are critical for transportation infrastructure projects in Northwest Ohio. She mentioned specific investments such as RAISE grants in Erie County and Toledo, as well as rail safety improvements in Defiance, emphasizing that "progress requires action not delay." The full tweet can be accessed here.

Later on the same day, she highlighted her legislative efforts by introducing the bipartisan Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2025 alongside other Congressional Great Lakes Task Force Co-Chairs: Rep. Dave Joyce, Rep. Deb Dingell, and Rep. Huizenga. She underscored the importance of protecting fresh water resources with her statement that "fresh water is life," which can be viewed here.

On January 23, 2025, Rep. Kaptur celebrated an announcement regarding auto manufacturing jobs in Toledo and Perrysburg, Ohio—home to Jeep for over a century—highlighting its significance for sustaining good-paying jobs in Northwest Ohio's industrial Midwest region for future generations. Her enthusiastic remarks are available here.