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The Ohio House of Representatives today passed legislation that more clearly defines the requirements placed on concealed handgun licensees (CHL) and active duty military members when they are pulled over by law enforcement during a traffic stop.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS—State Representative Scott Wiggam (R-Wooster) today announced that he will be holding individual office hours on Saturday, August 26, 2017. All constituents of Wayne County are welcome to attend, and no appointment is necessary.
Read Full StoryEvery two years Ohio is required to enact a balanced budget. Introduced by the governor and amended by the House and Senate, this budget allocates anticipated revenues to various state agencies and other government functions, including schools, libraries and local government.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS—State Representative Scott Wiggam (R-Wooster) today announced that he will be holding individual office hours on Friday, June 9, 2017. All constituents of the 1st Ohio House District are welcome to attend, and no appointment is necessary.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS—State Representative Scott Wiggam (R-Wooster) announced that the Ohio House has passed House Bill 63, also known as “Judy’s Law,” which strengthens the penalties for perpetrators of felonious assault if an accelerant is used in committing the offense.
Read Full StoryLast week the Ohio House of Representatives passed a conservative budget that grows slower than inflation. It is the slowest growth budget since the Great Recession. In an effort to fund priorities, the budget includes four amendments that were spurred by constituents of Wayne County, and Rep. Wiggam's desire to ensure Ohio’s Medicaid program can best serve our fellow Buckeyes. Short summaries of these amendments can be found below.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS—State Representative Scott Wiggam (R-Wooster) today sent a letter to Attorney General Mike DeWine requesting that the state of Ohio join Texas and other states as Amici Curiae in support of a federal executive order regarding immigration law.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS—State Representative Scott Wiggam (R-Wooster) today announced that he will be holding individual office hours on Saturday, April 8, 2017. All constituents of the 1st Ohio House District are welcome to attend, and no appointment is necessary.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS—State Representative Scott Wiggam (R-Wooster) this week introduced his first bill in the Ohio House, House Bill 115, which he is joint sponsoring with Rep. Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green).
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS—State Representative Scott Wiggam (R-Wooster) yesterday announced the passage of House Bill 34, which gives state agencies, local governments, and other government entities an alternative to sending documents via certified mail, a practice that costs these organizations significantly more money than utilizing traditional first-class mail.
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