Gov. John Kasich's administration today filed a detailed draft of changes to the state's Medicaid program, kicking off public debate over a requirement that beneficiaries make monthly payments or lose their coverage.

Today, State Representative Jim Butler (R–Oakwood) announced passage of House Bill 290, which gives terminally ill patients, with the recommendation of their treating physician, the opportunity to access drugs that are still in the trial period with the United States Food and Drug Administration.

Today, State Representative Jim Butler (R-Oakwood) introduced House Bill 467, legislation to eliminate Ohio’s $775 million unemployment compensation debt currently owed to the federal government.  Under the bill, money will be loaned from the rainy day fund to the unemployment compensation fund for the purpose of fully repaying Ohio’s debt before businesses are assessed additional penalties.

Today State Representative Jim Butler (R-Oakwood) announced passage of House Bill 359, which establishes an Address Confidentiality Program for domestic violence and sexual assault victims in Ohio.