Ohio Gov. John Kasich, right, and Sen.Mark Wagoner, left, listen as Rep. Teresa Fedor speaks.
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Marlene Carson, right, from Columbus and who spent nine years as a human trafficking victim, beginning at the age of 15, applauds while Ohio Gov. John Kasich signs the human trafficking bill that was sponsored by local Rep. Teresa Fedor at Toledo Area Ministries. Next to Ms. Carson are Mayor Mike Bell, center, and Dr. Lloyd Jacob, left.
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Dr. Celia Williamson, center with flowers, from the University of Toledo who formed the Lucas County Human Trafficking Coalition, gets applauds for her efforts before Ohio Gov. John Kasich signs the human trafficking bill.
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Attorney Megan Mattimoe, left, a member of the Lucas County Human Trafficking Coalition, and Judge Connie Zemmelman, right, who is active in efforts to get the bill passed are recognized for their efforts.
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Kasich, left, pust his arm around Rep. Teresa Fedor as she speaks to supporters.
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Kasich, left, hugs Marlene Carson, right, after she spoke to supporters of the bill before its signing.
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Rep. Teresa Fedor, left, stands with her mother Loretta Taylor, right.
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Jack Partridge, president of Columbia Gas of Ohio, addresses a crowd at the opening ceremony for a new facility at MITEC Powertrain, Inc. in Findlay.
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Jack Partridge, president of Columbia Gas of Ohio, gives Dr. Michael Militzer, Chairman of the MITEC Board of Management, a Job Growth Grant of $75,000 during the opening ceremony of a new facility at MITEC Powertrain, Inc.
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Gov. Kasich addresses plant officials during the opening ceremony of a new facility at MITEC Powertrain, Inc. in Findlay.
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Dr. Michael Militzer, Chairman of the Board of Management, addresses Gov. John Kasich, Ohio senators, and plant officials during the ceremony.
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Dr. Michael Militzer, Chairman of the Board of Management, addresses Gov. John Kasich, Ohio senators, and plant officials.
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Andreas Nikisch, Director of North American Operations for MITEC Automotive, mingles with Rob Dutkiewicz, of Clayton and McKervey, after the opening ceremony.
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