Republican News

COLUMBUS—State Reps. Jeff LaRe (R-Violet Twp.) and D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) today introduced legislation that will prohibit municipalities from implementing curfews with certain exceptions. 

State Rep. Bob Peterson (R-Sabina) today announced that six local public water systems will receive grants to help pay for equipment needed to maintain and improve drinking water infrastructure. 

State Representative Gary Click (R-Vickery) announces that he is a charter member of the newly formed Ohio Legislative Prayer Caucus (OLPC) of the 135 General Assembly. The OLPC is co-chaired by Click in the House and State Senator Michele Reynolds (R-Canal Winchester) in the Senate.

COLUMBUS –The National Federation of Independent Business awarded State Rep. Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) the prestigious Guardian of Small Business Award for his outstanding work on small business issues in the legislature. 

COLUMBUS – The House Pensions Committee passed legislation sponsored by State Representative Adam Bird (R-New Richmond) establishing a School Employee Retirement System (SERS) contribution-based benefit cap. 

Delaware County Republican Brian Lorenz (R-Powell) has been appointed to fill the unexpired term for the 60th House District seat after the untimely passing of State Representative Kris Jordan.

State Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County) announces local funding for organizations in Kent and Aurora for the arts. The funds are through the Ohio Arts Economic Relief Grant Program.

Scioto County Republican Justin Pizzulli has been sworn in to fill the unexpired term for the 90th House District seat, which was previously held by Brian Baldridge (R-Winchester). 

On Wednesday, State Rep. Jena Powell’s (R-Arcanum) “Save Women’s Sports Act” legislation passed in the House Higher Education Committee. The bill ensures that biological males cannot compete in female-only sports in Ohio.

State Reps. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) and Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) have introduced legislation modernizing the statutes authorizing the Cosmetology and Barber Board. The bill updates the statutes to harmonize the regulations and processes of the board and better serve licensees.