Republican News

COLUMBUS—Speaker of the Ohio House Clifford A. Rosenberger (R-Clarksville) and House Finance Committee Chairman Ryan Smith (R-Bidwell) today released statements regarding Governor John Kasich’s state operating budget proposal.

In January, it’s impossible not to reflect on the prior year.  2016 had so many great occurrences but it was a tough year for many families.  I have learned that it’s the little things that matter in the end.

SPRINGFIELD—State Representative Kyle Koehler (R-Springfield) attended a meeting with Clark County officials and stakeholders regarding the cleanup of the Tremont City Barrel Fill.

State Representative Christina Hagan (R-Alliance) volunteered at a MLK Day of Service event Monday, hosted by the Regula Center at the University of Mount Union.

Speaker of the Ohio House Clifford A. Rosenberger (R-Clarksville) today announced the new House standing committee structure, along with committee chairs and vice chairs, for the 132nd General Assembly. 

State Representative Tom Patton (R-Strongsville) today applauded Governor Kasich’s signing of Senate Bill 27, legislation that creates presumptive eligibility for workers’ compensation for firefighters diagnosed with cancer. Rep. Patton sponsored the legislation during the 131^st General Assembly as a member of the Ohio Senate.

On Wednesday, Governor John Kasich signed into law two bills sponsored by State Representative Bob Cupp (R-Lima). HB 432 updates probate laws and provides procedures for access to social media accounts and other digital assets of the deceased. HB 436 fixes an inconsistency in state law regarding OVI license suspension and offender vehicle mobilization.

During this week’s Ohio House session, Speaker of the Ohio House Clifford A. Rosenberger (R-Clarksville) was sworn in to his final term in the Ohio House of Representatives. Rosenberger represents the 91st District, which includes all of Clinton, Highland and Pike counties and parts of Ross County.

COLUMBUS—State Representative Rob McColley (R-Napoleon) today was sworn in as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives and as the Assistant Majority Whip for the 132^nd General Assembly. He represents the 81^st Ohio House District, which includes Putnam, Henry and Williams counties, as well as part of Fulton County.

Last week, the Ohio House of Representatives sent legislation to Governor Kasich that gives terminally ill patients, with the recommendation of their treating physician, the opportunity to access drugs that are still in the trial period with the United States Food and Drug Administration.