In an effort to help military veterans gain access to critical treatment, the Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Concurrent Resolution 21, which urges President Barack Obama, the U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and the U.S. Congress to take prompt action to reduce the processing time for veterans’ disability claims.

The Ohio House of Representatives today passed legislation pertaining to durable power of attorney for health care and access to important health-related information.

As a member of the House of Representatives, it is crucial to remain proactive and aware of trends in society, which is why I introduced House Bill 144 regarding age of purchase restrictions for electronic cigarettes and other alternative nicotine products.

State Representative Stephanie Kunze (R-Hilliard) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 90, which establishes harsher penalties for owners, managers or employees of kennels and rescue shelters who commit animal cruelty. The bill is commonly referred to as “Nitro’s Law.”