Republican News

State Representative Mark Hiner (R-Howard) announced that the Ohio House of Representatives approved Senate changes to House Bill 479 – legislation that now includes an amendment to direct budget surplus funding for community projects, property tax relief, and other key priorities across the state.

State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) has been named the Ohio Association of Professional Fire Fighters’ 2026 Legislator of the Year in recognition of his support for Ohio’s firefighters, first responders and public safety professionals.

State Representative Bob Peterson (R-Sabina) today announced that the Ohio Controlling Board recently approved the release of $500,000 through the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission for updates at the Historic Washington Auditorium Project located in Fayette County. 

State Representative Nick Santucci (R-Niles) voted in support of Ohio's Capital Budget bill, a two-year capital improvements budget for state and community projects throughout Ohio totaling nearly $4 billion.

State Representative David Thomas (R-Jefferson) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives approved Senate changes to House Bill 479 – legislation that now includes an amendment to direct budget surplus funding for community projects, property tax relief, and other key priorities across the state.

State Representative Tim Barhorst (R-Ft. Loramie) today announced that Lake Loramie was awarded $1.745 million for dredging through House Bill 479.

State Representative Mark Hiner (R-Howard) voted in support of a comprehensive legislative package aimed at fighting fraud, waste and abuse within Ohio’s Medicaid program with the goal of protecting taxpayer dollars. 

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

State Representatives Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Ty Moore (R-Caldwell) announced the introduction of a resolution urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to review and reconsider certain federal methane regulations. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland) issued the following statement on Governor DeWine’s recent press conference, calling on the Legislature to abolish the death penalty in Ohio: