D. J. Swearingen News

COLUMBUS – Soon judges throughout Ohio will have to consider public safety when setting bail amount for accused criminals, under legislation being proposed at the Ohio Statehouse. State Representatives DJ Swearingen (R-Huron) and Jeff LaRe (R-Violet Twp.) just cleared House Joint Resolution 2 out of the Ohio House. 

COLUMBUS - The state controlling board has approved the release of $85,000 for the pre-construction site inspection for the new National Guard readiness center located at Camp Perry Joint Training Center in Ottawa County, Ohio.

COLUMBUS - The state controlling board has approved the release of $351,348 as a part of the Clean Ohio Trail Fund grant program.

COLUMBUS - State Representative DJ Swearingen (R-Huron) and State Representative Andrea White (R-Kettering) announce House Bill 440, legislation responsible for the Ag-Link Deposit Program was signed into law today by Governor Mike DeWine.

COLUMBUS - State Representative DJ Swearingen (R-Huron) and State Representative Andrea White (R-Kettering) announce House Bill 440, the Ohio Gains initiative that is responsible for the Ag-Link Deposit Program has passed the Ohio Senate with a unanimous vote of 32-0. 

COLUMBUS - Judges would have to consider the risk to public safety when setting bail for accused criminals, under legislation being proposed at the Ohio Statehouse.

COLUMBUS – State Rep D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) announces that House Bill 229 passed within the General Assembly earlier today. The legislation aids Ohio tourism by supporting the area’s campgrounds. Swearingen is a primary joint sponsor with State Rep. Shane Wilkin (R-Hillsboro).

COLUMBUS – House Bill 186, legislation sponsored by State Representatives DJ Swearingen (R-Huron) and Shane Wilkin (R-Hillsboro) passed the Ohio House by a vote of 90-0. The goal of this legislation is to help Ohioans of all ages achieve the goal of homeownership. 

COLUMBUS– State Representative D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) Thursday announced the passing of Substitute House Bill 169, which will provide a $4.2 billion federal grant to our, healthcare workers, education system, law enforcement, and first responders to ensure they can serve our communities effectively and efficiently. This federal money that has been allocated to Ohio must be distributed by the end of 2021. This bill passed by a vote of 84-6.

COLUMBUS– State Representative D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) Monday held a press conference announcing Sub. House Bill 169, of which he is a sponsor. This bill will provide $250 million in grants for law enforcement and first responders throughout Ohio. The funding will be allocated to state and local first responder agencies. Representative Swearingen was joined by law enforcement, firefighters, emergency medical services personnel, and other first responders.