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(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – State Representative Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville) announced that the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 464, legislation that works to support military families and Ohio’s mission to be the most military-friendly state in the nation.
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COLUMBUS – State Reps. Tristan W. Rader (D–Lakewood) and Justin Pizzulli (R–Scioto County) today introduced the JobsOhio Transparency Act, bipartisan legislation to improve oversight and create transparency with JobsOhio, the state-created entity that oversees Ohio’s liquor profits to finance economic development projects.
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State Representative Ron Ferguson (R-Wintersville) provided sponsor testimony this week in the House General Government Committee for House Bill 577 – the Secure the Vote Act – legislation to require a photo ID for absentee voting in Ohio.
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(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – State Representative Johnathan Newman (R-Troy) yesterday voted in support of House Bill 646 – legislation establishing the Ohio Data Center Study Commission.
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COLUMBUS — Ohio House Minority Leader Dani Isaacsohn (D-Cincinnati), on behalf of the Ohio House Democratic Caucus, today issued the following statement on House Bill (HB) 730 and proposed changes to SNAP administrative funding that fail to meet the need and would leave thousands of Ohio veterans, children, and community members hungry.
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COLUMBUS — Ohio House Minority Leader Dani Isaacsohn (D-Cincinnati), on behalf of the Ohio House Democratic Caucus, today issued the following statement on House Bill (HB) 730 and proposed changes to SNAP administrative funding that fail to meet the need and would leave thousands of Ohio veterans, children, and community members hungry.
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COLUMBUS — State Rep. Tristan Rader (D-Lakewood) today voted “NO” on House Bill (HB) 84 to send a clear message to the Ohio Senate: this bill is not ready.
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COLUMBUS – State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) today voiced strong opposition to proposed legislation (House Bill 376) that would reduce the maximum duration of unemployment benefits in Ohio from 26 weeks to 20 weeks, warning that the change would leave thousands of working families without critical support during periods of economic and affordability hardship.
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COLUMBUS – State Representative Kellie Deeter (R-Norwalk) is pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives today voted to concur on Senate amendments to House Bill 229, legislation to establish licensing requirements and improve transparency for pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).
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State Representatives Gary Click (R-Vickery) and Kellie Deeter (R-Norwalk) today announced that the Ohio House unanimously passed House Bill 646 – legislation establishing the Ohio Data Center Study Commission.
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COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today provided sponsor testimony in the Ohio House Commerce and Labor Committee on House Bill (HB) 523, legislation regarding the creation and display of a poster containing information on benefits and services for veterans.
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COLUMBUS – State Reps. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) and Elgin Rogers (D-Toledo) today provided sponsor testimony in the Economic Development and Workforce Committee on House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 10, recognizing the impact of the lifeguard shortage in Ohio and encouraging individuals to consider a career in lifeguarding.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today issued the following statement in response to ongoing and recent events related to the Tuesday, May 28th Realty building explosion on E. Federal Street in Youngstown that left one dead and nine injured.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced funding awards totaling $106,831.54 each for the Columbiana County Agricultural Society and the Mahoning County Agricultural Society as part of $10M in grants for all 94 county and independent fairs across the state through the Ohio’s County and Independent Fair Grant Program.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced the awarding of $5,030,815 in Appalachian Community Innovation Centers Program funding for Mahoning County Career and Technical Center.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced the passage of House Bill (HB) 7, legislation that expands access to prenatal, postnatal, infant, and toddler services and support. This bill provides crucial investments of over $34 million into Ohio’s children and families, ensuring improved health outcomes during childbirth.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced the awarding of $4,000 to the Butler Institute of American Art from the America 250-Ohio Grants Program which supports educational and commemorative programming about the two-hundred-fiftieth anniversary of the independence and founding of the United States.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally’s (D-Youngstown) House Bill (HB) 473 today received public support during a hearing convened by the Ohio House Homeland Security Committee. This bill would require the maintenance of security cameras at rest areas which the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has jurisdiction. Advocates for public safety gave proponent testimony focusing on the goal of HB 473, combating human trafficking, and deterring and solving crime at Ohio’s 85 rest stops.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced $1,651,370 from the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) for the Ohio State Penitentiary (OSP) located in Youngstown.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced $2.4 million in grant funding under the Ohio Department of Development’s new Welcome Home Ohio program, bringing home ownership to 12 Mahoning County buyers who likely otherwise could not afford it, officials said.
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