Republican News

State Representative Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) was recently selected to take part in a one-of-a-kind, bipartisan leadership program through the Council of State Governments’ Midwestern Legislative Conference (MLC).

COLUMBUS— State Representative Meredith Craig (R-Smithville) is pleased to announce that Ohio Governor Mike DeWine this week signed House Bill 20, legislation to ensure first responders can carry out their responsibilities effectively during emergency situations.

State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) joined fellow legislators on Wednesday for the opening day of the Ohio State Fair and the inaugural Buckeye Baa-ttle, an event showcasing the skills and dedication of Ohio’s talented 4-H and FFA sheep exhibitors in the show ring.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Marilyn John (R-Richland County) is pleased to announce that she was recently appointed to serve on the National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL) Executive Committee. 

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Sharon Ray (R-Wadsworth) and Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison) are pleased to announce that Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed House Bill 492 into law.

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Sharon Ray (R-Wadsworth) and Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison) are pleased to announce that Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed House Bill 492 into law.

State Representative Kellie Deeter (R-Norwalk) is encouraging Ohio families to continue purchasing fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, noting that Ohio-grown produce has not been identified as the source of the recent Cyclospora outbreak under investigation by federal health officials. Current investigations have focused on specific products and supply chains, including imported iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, not produce grown by Ohio farmers.

https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigation-9-state-outbreak-cyclospora-illnesses-iceberg-lettuce-july-2026

Speaker of the Ohio House Matt Huffman (R–Lima) today applauded the announcement that the State of Ohio has been named number one in the nation for business, according to CNBC America’s Top States for Business rankings.

State Representative Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) celebrates the announcement that the CareSource Invitational, a college basketball tournament, is coming to Mason, bringing a new college basketball event to the Cincinnati Open campus.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — State Representative Jack Daniels (R-New Franklin) announced today that $1.75 million has been secured through Ohio's Capital Budget Bill to construct a new boathouse at Portage Lakes State Park in Old State Park, providing a modern, permanent home for the marine patrol operations of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and the Summit County Sheriff's Office.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) earned grand champion honors Wednesday evening in the inaugural Buckeye Baa-ttle sheep showmanship competition at the Ohio State Fair.

State Representative Johnathan Newman (R- Troy) today applauded the announcement that the State of Ohio has been named number one in the nation for business, according to CNBC America’s Top States for Business rankings.

State Representative Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) recently introduced House Bill 979, which works to establish or clarify rules governing broadband providers’ use of public spaces in communities, ultimately protecting Ohioans.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Heidi Workman (R-Rootstown) is pleased to announce that the Northeast Ohio Medical University Foundation was recently awarded a $55,802 grant from the Delta Dental Foundation.

State Representatives Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester) and Michelle Teska (R-Clearcreek Township) today introduced House Bill 983, the Data Center Accountability and Citizen Protection Act, legislation that gives Ohio citizens the final say before massive data center projects are built in their communities while protecting taxpayers, ratepayers, private property owners, and Ohio's natural resources.

State Representative Angie King (R-Celina) today introduced new legislation – the Ohio Business Investment Act – which works to prohibit companies owned or controlled by a Foreign Country of Concern from receiving state tax credits, grants, loans, economic development incentives, or other forms of state financial assistance.

State Representative David Thomas (R-Jefferson) was recently awarded the Ohio REALTORS Public Service Award in honor of his dedication and commitment to lowering property taxes for Ohioans and championing other important pieces of legislation that benefit Ohio homeowners across the state. 

COLUMBUS—State Representative Jodi Salvo (R-Bolivar) was recently selected to take part in a one-of-a-kind, bipartisan leadership program through the Council of State Governments’ Midwestern Legislative Conference.

State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) is pleased to share that the cities of Lorain and North Ridgeville were awarded over $2.1 million through the Ohio Department of Transportation Highway Safety Program.