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Burkley appointed to state study panel

Representative Burkley information

State Rep. Tony Burkley
State Representative Tony Burkley

COLUMBUS — State Representative Tony Burkley (R-Payne) announced recently that he has been appointed to serve on this summer’s Unemployment Compensation Debt & Reducing Burdens on Ohio Businesses Study Committee.

The committee will focus on the State of Ohio’s Unemployment Trust Fund and the effects it’s had on the state and the business community. Topics of discussion include how to repay back the debt faster and what structural issues exist within the system that led to the insolvency of the fund.

“Addressing our unemployment compensation debt is vital to maintaining fiscal responsibility in our state, Burkley said. I’m grateful to Speaker Batchelder for this appointment and look forward to what is ahead as we travel Ohio.”

The first hearing will be held August 5 in Room 121 at the Ohio Statehouse. This committee serves as one of two bipartisan summer committees traveling the state this summer to hold hearings discussing state policies and initiatives with citizens and experts.  The information collected will assist in formulating a final report and possible legislative recommendations.

POSTED: 07/28/14 at 5:58 am. FILED UNDER: News