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2022: Allen County aging and government transfer dependency trends

Since 1970, Allen County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 9.2%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 17%.

By Lima Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

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Allen County: Medicare transfers accounted for 7.7% of income in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 7.7% of income in Allen County, providing an average of $3,855 per capita to residents.

By Lima Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

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Van Wert County: 22.7% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 34th in Ohio

By Lima Reporter | Apr 17, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 22.7% of income in Van Wert County—ranking it 34th least dependent among Ohio counties.

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Van Wert County: Residents received $63.19 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Lima Reporter | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.4% of income in Van Wert County, providing an average of $2,196 per capita to residents.

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Mercer County: Medicaid dependency reached 2.3% in 2022

By Lima Reporter | Apr 8, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.3% of income in Mercer County, providing an average of $1,432 per capita to residents.

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Allen County saw 18.7% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By Lima Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 26.1% of income in Allen County, an alarming 18.7% surge from 7.4% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Auglaize County: Medicaid made up 3.2% of total income in 2022

By Lima Reporter | Apr 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.2% of income in Auglaize County, providing an average of $1,791 per capita to residents.

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Residents of Mercer County received $10,108 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 78th in Ohio

By Lima Reporter | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of Mercer County received an average of $10,108 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 11th lowest in Ohio.

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Allen County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 5.4% of income in 2022

By Lima Reporter | Mar 28, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.4% of income in Allen County, providing an average of $2,735 per capita to residents.

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Ohio bill may expand voter rights to challenge candidate eligibility

By Lima Reporter | Mar 27, 2025

State Representatives Angie King and Rodney Creech have reintroduced a bill that seeks to modify the protocol by which voters can challenge political candidates seeking party nominations.

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In 2022, Auglaize County ranks 65th among Ohio counties for government transfer income per capita at $10,909

By Lima Reporter | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Auglaize County received an average of $10,909 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 24th lowest in Ohio.

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Van Wert County: Residents received $27.74 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By Lima Reporter | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.9% of income in Van Wert County, providing an average of $964 per capita to residents.

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Ohio House approves bill to eliminate replacement property tax levies

By Lima Reporter | Mar 20, 2025

State Representative Angie King announced the approval of House Bill 28 by the Ohio House of Representatives.

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Ohio House supports reform in higher education through Senate Bill 1

By Lima Reporter | Mar 19, 2025

Representative Angie King, a Republican from Celina, cast her vote in favor of Senate Bill 1, a piece of legislation aimed at reshaping Ohio's public universities with a "Students First" approach.

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Legislation honors fallen service member with highway designation

By Lima Reporter | Mar 19, 2025

State Representative Angie King from Celina has successfully advanced legislation through the House to honor a fallen local service member.

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Van Wert County residents received $11,259 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 62nd in Ohio

By Lima Reporter | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Van Wert County received an average of $11,259 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 27th lowest in Ohio.

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Mercer County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 1.2% in 2022

By Lima Reporter | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.2% of income in Mercer County, providing an average of $744 per capita to residents.

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Auglaize County: Income Maintenance made up 1.4% of total income in 2022

By Lima Reporter | Mar 11, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.4% of income in Auglaize County, providing an average of $766 per capita to residents.

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Allen County ranks 33rd highest in Ohio for per capita government transfer income at $13,103 in 2022

By Lima Reporter | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Allen County received an average of $13,103 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 33rd highest in Ohio.

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Ohio legislator reintroduces bill imposing fees on wire transfers

By Lima Reporter | Mar 6, 2025

State Representative Angie King has reintroduced a bill aimed at curbing illegal activities by implementing a fee on wire transfers.