Republican News

The Ohio House of Representatives yesterday approved legislation that includes a compromise agreed upon by state business groups and the labor community, in coordination with the legislature, on unemployment compensation reform. 

The Ohio House of Representatives approved the passage of legislation known as the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, which restricts abortions at 20 weeks or greater or when the unborn child can feel pain.

State Representative Robert Sprague (R-Findlay) applauded the Ohio House of Representatives for building on previous legislative work by passing comprehensive legislation to address Ohio’s opioid addiction epidemic. The bill, which is considered the opioid mid-biennium review proposal from Governor John Kasich, includes various provisions to help stop the scourge of drug addiction in Ohio.

State Representative Cheryl L. Grossman (R-Grove City) today announced that the Ohio House has passed Senate Bill 27, legislation that would create presumptive eligibility for workers’ compensation for firefighters diagnosed with cancer.

State Representatives Tim Ginter (R-Salem) and Anne Gonzales (R-Westerville) today announced that the Ohio House has concurred on changes made by the Ohio Senate to House Bill 18. The legislation prohibits landlords from restricting the display of the American and Ohio flags, service flags, and the National League of Families POW/MIA flag.

State Representative Marlene Anielski (R-Walton Hills) today applauded the signing of House Bill 440 by Ohio House Speaker Clifford A. Rosenberger (R-Clarksville), legislation she sponsored that promotes awareness for suicide loss and all who are affected by the tragedy.

Speaker of the Ohio House Clifford A. Rosenberger (R-Clarksville) today released the following statement regarding the news that John Glenn, former astronaut and United States Senator, has passed away:

State Representative Mike Henne (R-Clayton) today announced that the Ohio House has passed Senate Bill 27, legislation that would create presumptive eligibility for workers’ compensation for firefighters diagnosed with cancer.

The Ohio House today voted in favor of implementing a number of policy initiatives aimed at reducing Ohio’s alarmingly high infant mortality rate.

The Ohio House of Representatives today concurred on amendments made by the Ohio Senate to legislation that revises Ohio’s child abuse and neglect reporting law. Included among the changes made by the Senate was language from House Bill 69, otherwise known as the Heartbeat Bill.