Gov. Kasich coming to GM Lordstown on Tuesday, Ryan will be in D.C.

U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, who invited Gov. John Kasich to the Mahoning Valley to discuss local economic development projects, won’t be around for the governor’s visit to the Lordstown General Motors complex.

Kasich, a Republican is coming Tuesday to tour the plant, where the Chevrolet Cruze is produced. It’s his first official trip to Northeast Ohio since his inauguration two weeks ago.

But it conflicts with U.S. House committee meetings Ryan of Niles, D-17th, will attend in Washington, D.C. Also, the president’s State of the Union address is a few hours after Kasich’s visit.

“I am confident that the governor will be impressed by the quality workmanship of a skilled work force dedicated to producing an outstanding car that will help drive growth in Ohio’s automobile industry for decades to come,” Ryan said today.