D. J. Swearingen News

HARRISON – State Representative Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison) is encouraging small business owners in Hamilton County to share their experience regarding the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the OHIO 2020 Economic Recovery Task Force.

HARRISON - As we all know, Ohioans and Americans are facing a global pandemic. The dangers are real – and we don’t yet know the full impact of this rapidly-spreading virus. What we do know is we can all make a difference in helping slow the spread of this deadly virus by incorporating some common-sense steps into our daily routines.

State Representative Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison) and Rick Carfagna (R-Genoa Twp) today announced the introduction of House Bill 431, which will create the Sexual Exploitation Database. This bill, supported by Attorney General Dave Yost, will direct the Attorney General’s office to develop and maintain a database of individuals who have been convicted of solicitation or promoting prostitution.

State Representatives Cindy Abrams (R- Harrison) and Jeff LaRe (R- Violet Township) today introduced legislation to increase protection for victims of domestic violence, menacing by stalking, human trafficking and sexual assault.

COLUMBUS – Speaker of the House Larry Householder (R-Glenford) recently announced some updates to the committee assignments for the 133rd General Assembly.

COLUMBUS – Cindy Abrams was sworn in today to represent the 29^th District in the Ohio House of Representatives, Speaker Larry Householder announced today.

State Rep. D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) has released the following statement amid concerns of the coronavirus:

State Rep. D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) acknowledged the successful financial restructuring of FirstEnergy Solutions to emerge as Energy Harbor Corp. – the owner of the Davis-Besse nuclear plant located in Swearingen’s 89^th district.

State Rep. D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) has released this statement after the Ohio House overwhelmingly voted to pass Senate Bill 89, which creates the Buckeye Opportunity Scholarship:

A group sought to overturn House Bill 6, Ohio’s Clean Air Program, by starting an initiative to put the legislation up for a statewide referendum.    The referendum initiative officially ended when the group behind it dropped their appeal pending in court.  State Rep. D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) indicated his support behind Ohio’s Clean Air Program.

Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Agriculture announced $30 million in H2Ohio funding will be used to support farmers in minimizing phosphorus runoff into Ohio’s waterways, including Lake Erie. This runoff causes algal blooms in Lake Erie that can threaten drinking water and impact of the health – State Rep. D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) supports the funding initiative to reduce the algal blooms.

The State Controlling Board has approved the release of funding for improvements to the state’s fish research office in Sandusky, State Rep. D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) announced today.

State Rep. DJ Swearingen’s (R-Huron) legislation to support Ohio tourism and protect campground owners from frivolous lawsuits has been approved by an Ohio House committee.

The State Controlling Board has approved the release of funding for local projects in Erie and Ottawa counties, State Representative D.J. Swearingen announced today.

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