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Johnson Brings Over $38 Million In Investments To Southern Ohio

Johnson Brings Over $38 Million In Investments To Southern Ohio
June 4, 2026
Terry Johnson News
 

COLUMBUS—Senator Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) announced the investment of over $38 Million into 37 projects across the 14th District. These dollars were included in Senate Bill 450, the Capital Budget Bill, which was passed by the Senate yesterday.

"I was delighted to see so many worthy projects across our 14th Senate District submitted for consideration," said Senator Johnson. "My prayers are with all who plan to use these precious funds to benefit our communities. Capital funding provides direct, close support where people will benefit most. I look forward to seeing these efforts come to fruition."

Among those awarded is Shawnee State University, which is receiving a one-time targeted investment of $28,500,000 for infrastructure improvements as part of the Small Campus Targeted Assistance Initiative. Shawnee State educates over 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students in Portsmouth, Ohio. This funding will be used to modernize their Natural Sciences Labs.

The Rush Township Veteran Memorial Project in Scioto County will also be receiving funding. Ohio is investing $121,000 to help fund the construction of a memorial in the Rush Township Cemetery, honoring the United States Armed Forces with the display of a flag from each branch. The names of local service men and women will be illuminated to honor their service to this country.

Impact Tomorrow is a holistic service hub in Clermont County which seeks to strengthen food security and access to healthcare for families across southwest Ohio. They are receiving $203,000 to install a commercial walk-in cooler/freezer, add dedicated air conditioning to the community food market, and complete the build-out of an on-site medical and dental clinic.

The other projects receiving investment as part of the Capital Budget are:

  • Adams County
    • Ellison Landing Park Improvements, $350,000
    • Adams County Association for DD Accessibility Project, $167,000
    • Adams County Heritage Museum, $150,000
    • Sprigg TWP Old Bentonville Community Park, $150,000
    • West Union Biking Path, $150,000
    • Adams County Fairgrounds Improvements, $50,000
    • Copas Cemetery Fence Replacement Project, $6,500
  • Brown County
    • Brown County Fairgrounds Bleacher Project, $350,000
    • Brown County Fairgrounds Restroom Project, $300,000
    • Brown County Historical District Parking Lot, $150,000
    • Village of Mount Orab Bruce Lunsford Park Inclusive Playground, $150,000
    • Brown County Court House Facility Improvements, $100,000
    • Colonel Higgins Pickleball Court Project, $50,000
    • Kathryn Hanlon Park Tennis Court Project, $50,000
  • Clermont County
    • Clermont County Fairgrounds Community Cattle and Show Pavilion, $600,000
    • Cincinnati Nature Center Parking Lot Improvements, $500,000
    • Felicity Apartments Housing Project, $200,000
    • Batavia Township Park Improvements, $150,000
    • Loveland Nisbet Park Playground, $150,000
    • Historic Milford Promont Museum Preservation Project, $100,000
    • Miami Township Community Park Playground, $100,000
    • Milford Pickleball Courts, $100,000
    • Veterans Village Clubhouse, $100,000
    • Village of New Richmond Building Restoration Project, $100,000
    • Clingman Mountain Bike Skills Loop, $75,000
    • Bethel Historical Museum HVAC, $66,000
    • Franklin Township Community Park (Farmer Barger) Improvements, $50,000
    • Community Park Disc Golf Course Improvements, $15,000
    • Anchorage House Museum Improvements, $10,000
  • Scioto County
    • Market Square Park Improvements, $250,000
    • City Hall Events Center and Museum Project, $200,000
    • Scioto County Heritage Museum Renovation, $152,000
    • Madison Township Community Park Improvements, $100,000
    • Scioto Country Fairgrounds Building Renovations, $100,000

The legislature generally passes a Capital Budget every two years, funding improvements to public services and facilities across the state, including schools, infrastructure, and mental health and addiction facilities. Senate Bill 450 includes:  

  • $645 Million for the Public Works Commission
  • $611 Million for the School Facilities Commission
  • $425 Million for Higher Education Institutions
  • $385 Million for the Department of Behavioral Health
  • $265 Million for the Department of Natural Resources

The Capital Budget now heads to the Ohio House for further consideration.


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