Marilyn John News

State Representative Adam Bird (R-New Richmond) today released a statement regarding information included in a recent article related to state public pension systems:

State Representative Adam Bird (R-New Richmond) today voted in support of Ohio’s Capital Budget bill, a two-year capital improvements budget for state and community projects throughout the state totaling nearly $4 billion.

Members of the Ohio House and Senate announced today that they are introducing a pair of identical resolutions in each chamber to strengthen Ohio’s election process and enshrine voter ID laws into the state’s constitution, including the requirement to present photo identification. The resolutions are being championed by State Representatives Adam Bird (R-New Richmond) and Heidi Workman (R-Rootstown) in the Ohio House and State Senators Jane Timken (R-Jackson Township) and Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green) in the Ohio Senate. 

State Representatives Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville), Marilyn John (R-Richland County), and some members of the House Veterans and Military Development Committee yesterday took a tour of the 179th Cyber Wing in Mansfield.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Marilyn John (R-Richland County) is pleased to announce that she was recently appointed to serve on the National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL) Executive Committee. 

COLUMBUS –State Representative Adam Bird (R-New Richmond) is pleased to announce that fire departments across Brown County have been awarded more than $147,090 through the newly created Small County Volunteer Fire Department (SCVFD) Grant Program, established in the state budget championed by House Republicans.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Marilyn John (R-Richland County) recently announced that the Ohio History Fund grant application is now available. 

State Representatives Adam Bird (R-New Richmond) and Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) today introduced legislation prohibiting certain local elected officials from entering into nondisclosure agreements.  

COLUMBUS, Oh– State Representative Marilyn John (R- Richland County) is applauding the announcement that the State of Ohio has been named number one in the nation for business, according to CNBC America’s Top States for Business rankings.

COLUMBUS, OH — State Representatives Adam Bird (R-New Richmond) and Mike Odioso (R-Green Twp.) today announced legislation to protect middle and high school students by setting clear, statewide rules on Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals.

Speaker of the Ohio House Matt Huffman (R-Lima) and Senate President Rob McColley (R-Napoleon) announced yesterday their respective appointments to the Joint Committee on Congressional Redistricting, pursuant to Article XIX, Section 1(G) of the Ohio Constitution. 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Marilyn John (R-Richland County) recently announced new grant opportunities available through the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (ODDC).

State Representative Adam Bird (R-New Richmond) today announced that the USDA Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) application is now open. This program provides critical financial assistance to farmers impacted by natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. A total of $16 billion in federal funding is available. 

COLUMBUS—State Representatives Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) and Marilyn John (R-Richland County) are pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives recently passed House Bill 692, legislation to update Ohio’s household sewage treatment system law, creating greater consistency across the state for homeowners and businesses.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Marilyn John (R-Richland County) is pleased to announce that the Ohio Controlling Board recently approved the release of $500,000 for the Mansfield Renaissance Theatre “Road to 100” renovation project. 

COLUMBUS— The Ohio House of Representatives passed commonsense legislation to ensure first responders can carry out their responsibilities effectively during emergency situations, announced State Representative Adam Bird (R-New Richmond).

COLUMBUS, OH — State Representatives Marilyn John (R-Richland) and Johnathan Newman (R-Troy) today announced the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 507, legislation to strengthen Ohio’s human trafficking laws. 

State Representative Adam Bird (R-New Richmond) today voted in support of House Bill 3 – the "School Bus Safety Act," which establishes new measures to enhance school bus safety, increase penalties for violations, provide grant funding for schools to apply for equipment specific to their school’s needs, and educate the public about school bus-related laws.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Marilyn John (R-Richland County) is pleased to announce that numerous local school districts in Richland County were recently awarded funding from the Ohio School Bus Safety Grant Program—totaling more than $126,420. 

State Representative Marilyn John (R-Richland County) announced today that the OneOhio Recovery Foundation has launched a new statewide round of opioid settlement grant funding, making up to $45.7 million available to support prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts across Ohio.