Senate Bill 449 would reestablish Ohio's participation in a multistate partnership focused on passenger rail planning, coordination, and advocacy. COLUMBUS, OH - Bipartisan legislation that would return Ohio to the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Compact has been introduced in the Ohio Senate, marking the latest effort to ensure Ohio has a voice in regional passenger rail planning and development. Senate Bill 449, sponsored by State Senators George Lang (R-West Chester) and

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