Republican News

COLUMBUS –State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) is pleased to announce that fire departments across Ashland County have been awarded more than $81,000 through the newly created Small County Volunteer Fire Department (SCVFD) Grant Program, established in the state budget championed by House Republicans.

COLUMBUS—State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) is pleased to announce that seven elementary schools located in Lorain County were recently recognized by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce as 2026 Science of Reading Champions. 

State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) this week provided sponsor testimony on House Bill 732, legislation creating the “Ohio, The Heart of It All Pass” Program, before the House Arts, Athletics, and Tourism Committee. The committee also heard proponent testimony on the legislation this week.

State Representative Gary Click (R-Vickery) provided sponsor testimony for three pieces of legislation this week – House Bills 162, 486, and 613.

COLUMBUS—State Representative Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) is pleased to announce that four elementary schools located in Adams and Scioto Counties were recently recognized by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce as 2026 Science of Reading Champions. 

State Representative Gary Click (R-Vickery) provided sponsor testimony before the House Judiciary Committee for House Bill 693 – the Affirming Families First Act – which aims to clarify parental rights and limit gender-identity screening in Ohio’s child welfare system. 

State Representatives Meredith Craig (R-Smithville) and Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) provided sponsor testimony yesterday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for House Bill 132 – Phillip Wigal’s Law - legislation strengthening Ohio’s Move Over Law and promoting public safety.

State Representatives Meredith Craig (R-Smithville) and Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) provided sponsor testimony yesterday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for House Bill 132 – Phillip Wigal’s Law - legislation strengthening Ohio’s Move Over Law and promoting public safety.

State Representatives Meredith Craig (R-Smithville) and Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) provided sponsor testimony yesterday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for House Bill 132 – Phillip Wigal’s Law - legislation strengthening Ohio’s Move Over Law and promoting public safety.

COLUMBUS, OH — State Representative Tim Barhorst (R–Fort Loramie) this week sent a letter to the Ohio State University Board of Trustees encouraging them to give full and fair consideration to Lieutenant Governor Jim Tressel as they select the next president of The Ohio State University.