Melanie Miller News

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) and Monica Robb Blasdel (R-New Waterford) recently introduced House Bill 561, the Parental Clarity on Health Options and Information on Conscientious Exemptions (C.H.O.I.C.E) Act. 

State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) is pleased to share that she recently provided sponsor testimony in House Education Committee on House Bill 485 – The Baby Olivia Act – legislation that would enhance science education in Ohio public schools by requiring the inclusion of a medically accurate video about early human development in school curriculum. Several proponents of House Bill 485 provided testimony this week in Committee. 

State Representatives Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) and Meredith Craig (R-Smithville) today announced that legislation strengthening Ohio’s Move Over Law and promoting public safety passed through the Ohio House of Representatives unanimously.

State Representative Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) today highlighted that the Ohio Department of Development announced the application period for the Brownfield Remediation Program will open August 11th, with approximately $120 million available through the program.

State Representatives Riordan McClain (R-Upper Sandusky) and Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) continued efforts to expand access to midwifery services through the reintroduction of legislation that creates a new licensure framework for midwives in Ohio. 

State Representative Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) today encouraged Ohio families to consider purchasing fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, noting that Ohio-grown produce has not been identified as the source of the recent Cyclospora outbreak under investigation by federal health officials. Current investigations have focused on specific products and supply chains, including imported iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, not produce grown by Ohio farmers.

COLUMBUS, OHIO – State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) this week voted in support of Senate Bill 56, legislation updating Ohio’s marijuana laws, ensuring protections for children and addressing the issue of intoxicating hemp.

State Representative Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) announced this week the release of $100,000 through the Ohio Controlling Board to support renovations at the historic Barker House in Newport.

(COLUMBUS, OHIO) – State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) yesterday voted in support of two initiatives that continue the Ohio House Majority Caucus’s leadership on delivering property tax relief to Ohioans with more than $2.4 billion in savings. 

State Representative Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) was recently selected to take part in a one-of-a-kind, bipartisan leadership program through the Council of State Governments’ Midwestern Legislative Conference (MLC).

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives today adopted legislation to encourage students in grades one through twelve to read the Declaration of Independence in the classroom during the 2025–2026 school year in recognition of its 250th anniversary, announced State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland).

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives yesterday passed legislation to designate the fourth Thursday of January as NASA Day of Remembrance, announced State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland). 

COLUMBUS, OH – State Representative Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) today applauded 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.

State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) yesterday announced the introduction of the Baby Olivia Act, legislation that would enhance health education in Ohio public schools by requiring the inclusion of a medically accurate video about early human growth and development in school curriculum in grades three through twelve. 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) is pleased to announce that Meigs County was recently awarded $44,953 from the Transportation Improvement District Program to support a local transportation infrastructure project, supporting economic development in the 94th House District.

COLUMBUS – Invited on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel and the Consulate General of Israel in New York, State Representatives Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill), Melanie Miller (R- Ashland), Ty Mathews (R-Findlay), and Eric Synenberg (D-Beachwood) recently participated in 50 States One Israel, a historic bipartisan delegation uniting state legislators from across the United States.