Republican News

COLUMBUS—Details for the newly created Welcome Home Ohio program were recently released to the public, announced State Rep. Scott Oelslager (R-North Canton).  

COLUMBUS – State Representative Riordan McClain (R-Upper Sandusky) acknowledged and applauded the Senate in joining the House in overriding Governor DeWine’s veto of House Bill 68 on Wednesday afternoon.

COLUMBUS – The Save Women’s Sports Act and the Ohio SAFE Act became law, Wednesday, as the Ohio Senate voted to protect Ohio females and children by overriding Governor DeWine’s veto of H.B. 68.

The Save Women’s Sports Act prohibits males from competing in female-only sports and the Ohio SAFE Act protects minors from experimental, sterilizing, and irreversible procedures. The veto override passed with overwhelming support (24 - 8).

“I am truly grateful that after five years of uphill battles, Ohio females’ rights to safety, fairness, a future in female sports, and female scholar-athlete opportunities are finally protected in Ohio law,” said Powell. “Today, my colleagues in the Senate listened to the people that they represent, and acted in their best interests, despite pressure from the Governor.”

Rep. Powell first introduced the Save Women’s Sports Act in 2019 and she has co-sponsored the SAFE Act’s policy since it was first introduced in 2020.

COLUMBUS, OH – State Representatives Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Brian Lampton (R-Beavercreek) were joined by State Senators George Lang (R-West Chester) and Stephen A. Huffman (R-Tipp City) to introduce legislation aimed at eliminating the state income tax as well as the commercial activities tax (CAT). 

“Ohio is ready to reclaim our role as the economic engine of the Midwest,” said Mathews. “This step ensures Ohio is a destination for businesses to grow and attract people who want to work and live here, raise a family, and truly thrive.”

COLUMBUS, OH – State Representatives Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Brian Lampton (R-Beavercreek) were joined by State Senators George Lang (R-West Chester) and Stephen A. Huffman (R-Tipp City) to introduce legislation aimed at eliminating the state income tax as well as the commercial activities tax (CAT). 

COLUMBUS—State Reps. Brett Hillyer (R-Uhrichsville) and Kevin Miller (R-Newark) yesterday introduced legislation to establish the Tuscarawas Valley Memorial Highway.

COLUMBUS—State Rep. Thomas Hall (R- Madison Twp.) yesterday provided sponsor testimony on the Township Omnibus Bill during House State and Local Government Committee. 

COLUMBUS—Scioto County was recently awarded funding through the Community Housing Impact and Preservation (CHIP) grant program, announced State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County).

COLUMBUS, OH – State Rep. Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) issued the following statement in response to the Ohio House voting to override the Governor’s veto of HB 68, the SAFE Act and Save Women’s Sports Act:

“From Aristotle to Aquinas, we are directed to promote and love the good, the beautiful, and the true. Instead, the Governor’s veto enables and empowers harm, disfigurement, and a lie deeply at odds with human anthropology. I proudly co-sponsored and voted for HB 68, and I am glad that the Ohio House voted to override the veto and put the safety of Ohio’s children first.” 

COLUMBUS, Ohio — State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) released the following statement Wednesday regarding the Ohio House voting to override Governor DeWine’s veto of Substitute House Bill 68:

“Today, I proudly voted to override the Governor’s veto of Substitute House Bill 68,” Ghanbari said.  “I previously voted for the SAFE Act and Save Women’s Sports Act in June, supported it in December, and once again took a stand to protect our children and to also ensure that females can compete on a level playing field, not against biological males.  I am looking forward to the Senate following the House’s lead.”

The veto override now heads to the Ohio Senate for consideration.

COLUMBUS—The House Public Safety Committee Tuesday began hearings on House Bill 20, legislation to ensure first responders can safely and efficiently carry out their responsibilities during emergency situations, announced bill sponsors, State Representatives Thomas Hall (R- Madison Twp.) and Phil Plummer (R-Dayton).

COLUMBUS—The House Public Safety Committee Tuesday began hearings on House Bill 20, legislation to ensure first responders can safely and efficiently carry out their responsibilities during emergency situations, announced bill sponsors, State Representatives Thomas Hall (R- Madison Twp.) and Phil Plummer (R-Dayton).

COLUMBUS – The House Agriculture Committee began hearings on House Resolution 14, legislation to urge U.S. Congress to investigate the U.S. food supply to ensure all dangerous toxins and chemicals are removed, announced State Rep. Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester). 

COLUMBUS – The Ohio House of Representatives voted 90-3 in favor of House Bill 15 (Klopfenstein), announced State Representative Jamie Callender (R-Concord). House Bill 15 is a bipartisan effort to modernize Ohio’s energy infrastructure while providing increased transparency for consumers. 

COLUMBUS – The Ohio House unanimously voted to pass House Bill 27, which would dedicate the Route 90 bridge over the Grand River in Perry Township in memory of Army Specialist Jacob A. Ashton, announced State Representatives Jamie Callender (R-Concord) and Daniel P. Troy (D-Wickliffe). 

State Representative Meredith Craig (R-Smithville) voted yesterday in support of House Bill 15 – a market-driven initiative that aims to boost power generation in Ohio, improve affordability for ratepayers and increase reliability within the state’s electrical grid.

Speaker of the Ohio House Matt Huffman (R-Lima) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives approved House Bill 15 – a market-driven initiative that aims to boost power generation in Ohio, improve affordability for ratepayers and increase reliability within the state’s electrical grid.

COLUMBUS – The Ohio Controlling Board Monday approved the release of $74,779.20 to be used by the Ohio Department of Youth Services to make improvements to the Lorain County Detention Center, announced Speaker Pro Tempore Gayle Manning (R-North Ridgeville) .

COLUMBUS—State Representative Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) is pleased to highlight a project that will directly spur economic development in the 94th House District.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Bob Peterson (R-Sabina) is pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives Wednesday concurred on Senate amendments to Sub. House Bill 54 – Ohio’s Transportation Budget.