State Representative John Rogers (D-Mentor-on-the-Lake) presented a resolution on the House floor Wednesday honoring the Fairport Harding High School Girls’ Bowling Team for winning the 2018 Division II State Bowling Championship.

State Reps. Kent Smith (D– Euclid) and John Rogers (D– Mentor-on-the-Lake) today announced legislation to urge Congress to support federal funding for the United States Army Corps of Engineers in its efforts to stop Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes.

State Rep. John Rogers (D-Mentor-on-the-Lake) today announced the passage of House Bill (HB) 529, the Capital Appropriations Budget for the next two years. Rep. Rogers, who serves on the House Finance Committee, and colleagues have been advocating for several months on a number of projects that focus on parks, opioid treatment, education and cultural facilities.

“Over the past few months, many groups and entities from Northeast Ohio contacted my office requesting state assistance for their projects,” said Rogers. “In addition to submitting them for consideration, I shared each request with the two Senator’s and Representative who also represent Lake County, asking for their support. I am always looking for ways to improve our community and secure public funding for local vital projects. I truly believe that a coordinated effort increases the likelihood of funding success, and I look forward to seeing these projects come to fruition.”

State Reps. Jack Cera (D-Bellaire) and John Rogers (D- Mentor-on-the-Lake) today introduced legislation to reinstate the Local Government Fund (LGF) back to the 2005 funding levels. The LGF in each county, township, city and village pay for a wide range of vital services from police, fire and ambulances, parks and recreation and public health clinics.