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Hudson boys team presented with resolution at Ohio Statehouse
January 24, 2018
State Rep. Kristina Roegner Honors Cross Country Champions

COLUMBUS—State Representative Kristina Roegner (R-Hudson) today honored the Hudson High School boys cross country team for winning the 2017 Division I State Championship.

 
 
State Rep. Hagan Shows Support for Emergency Personnel

COLUMBUS—State Representative Christina Hagan (R-Marlboro Township) yesterday took part in the Ohio Fire Chief Association (OFCA) Legislative Round Table, expressing support for Ohio’s firefighters and emergency services personnel.

 

 
 
Jim Hoops Sworn In as State Representative of the 81st Ohio House District

COLUMBUS—Jim Hoops was sworn in as state representative of the 81st Ohio House District after the House Republican Caucus unanimously voted to appoint him to fill the vacant seat during today’s House session.

 
 
Ohio House Approves Joint Resolution to Hold 2018 State of the State Address in Westerville

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives today approved a joint resolution to hold Governor Kasich’s State of the State address in Westerville. The resolution now awaits consideration in the Ohio Senate.

 
 
Ohio House Passes Legislation to Increase Efficiency in Public Assistance Programs

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House today passed legislation that changes the way information is shared between public programs such as Medicaid, child support, and supplemental nutrition assistance. This will increase effectiveness for recipients, save taxpayer dollars and assist in the detection of fraud and/or abuse.

 
 
Ohio House Urges Congress to Demand Extradition of Murder Suspect

COLUMBUS – The Ohio House today passed House Concurrent Resolution 9 urging the President of the United States, the United States Secretary of State and the United States Congress to compel Brazil to extradite Claudia Hoerig.

 
 
Rep. Bill Reineke Announces House Passage of Legislation Reforming Ohio's Unclaimed Funds Law

COLUMBUS—State Representative Bill Reineke (R-Tiffin) today applauded the passage of House Bill 353 by the Ohio House, legislation he sponsored that changes Ohio law regarding open-loop gift cards, protecting banks and potential customers.

 
 
Riordan McClain Sworn In as State Representative of the 87th Ohio House District

COLUMBUS—Riordan McClain was sworn in as state representative of the 87th Ohio House District after the House Republican Caucus voted to appoint him to fill the vacant seat during today’s House session.

 
 
Rep. Wiggam Announces Drug Trafficking Deterrence Act

State Representative Scott Wiggam (R-Wooster) today announced that he has introduced legislation aimed at combating the widespread drug epidemic that has impacted the state. The Drug Trafficking Deterrence Act increases criminal sentences for convicted drug traffickers to support Ohio’s law enforcement personnel and to protect Ohio families and communities.

 
 

As the chair of the House Health Committee and co-sponsor of “The Down Syndrome Non-Discrimination Act,” it was my pleasure to work with Representatives Sarah LaTourette and Derek Merrin to pass this important piece of legislation. The passage of this act, House Bill 214, through both the House and the Senate is a step closer towards ending discriminatory abortions based off of a Down Syndrome diagnosis.