With Gov. John Kasich officially announcing Tuesday that he’s running for president, the

With Gov. John Kasich officially announcing Tuesday that he’s running for president, the Mahoning County Republican Party is sponsoring a bus trip for those wanting to be there for it.

The trip to the Ohio Union at Ohio State University in Columbus will leave party headquarters at 621 Boardman-Canfield Road in Boardman at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday. The cost per person is $50 and also includes refreshments and a T-shirt. The bus will stop for lunch, but the cost of the meal is not included. To reserve a seat, call the party at 330-629-7006.

Kasich will deliver his remarks about seeking the presidency at 11:25 a.m. The pre-program starts at 11 a.m.

U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th, is cosponsoring legislation with two Republican congressmen from Ohio – Jim Renacci of Wadsworth, R-16th, and Pat Tiberi of Genoa, R-12th – called the Preparing More Welfare Recipients for Work Act.

The bill would strengthen the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and encourage states to engage more recipients in activities that lead to self-sufficiency as well as simplify the current work participation requirement states must meet.

“Providing expanded opportunities for job training, vocational and secondary education and extended time for job searches are common-sense solutions that will help those most in need in our communities lift themselves out of poverty,” Ryan said.