Republican News

COLUMBUS – The Ohio House of Representatives yesterday approved House Bill 244, legislation sponsored by State Representatives Andrea White (R-Kettering) and Brian Lampton (R-Beavercreek) that would expand access to educational opportunities for Ohio’s military children.

COLUMBUS – Governor Mike DeWine yesterday signed into law legislation sponsored by State Representatives Rick Carfagna (Genoa Twp.) and Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) that would expand broadband access across Ohio through the creation of Ohio’s first ever Residential Broadband Expansion Program. 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Shane Wilkin (R-Hillsboro) today issued the following statement on Governor DeWine’s recent announcement:

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Adam Bird (R-New Richmond) and Joe Miller (D-Amherst) this week introduced legislation that would change the way the Ohio State Board of Education is composed.

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) is pleased to share that the Ohio Controlling Board today approved the release of capital funds for $200,000 to support facility improvements at the Multi-County Correctional Center.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester) today issued the following statement regarding Governor DeWine’s statewide address on Wednesday:

COLUMBUS—State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) is pleased to announce that seven elementary schools located in Lorain County were recently recognized by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce as 2026 Science of Reading Champions. 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Jean Schmidt (R-Miami Twp.) today issued the following statement on Governor DeWine’s recent announcement:

COLUMBUS—State Representatives Gayle Manning (R-Avon) and Mike Odioso (R-Green Twp.) recently introduced House Bill 715, legislation to establish reporting requirements for chartered, nonpublic schools that receive state scholarships.

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Brian Baldridge (R-Winchester) and Michael Sheehy (D-Oregon) today provided an update on House Resolution 13, a resolution that encourages Michigan Governor Whitmer to keep Enbridge Line 5 operating. 

State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) today applauded the Lorain County Educational Service Center (ESC) for their 2026 Three-Star Business Advisory Council award. 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Brian Baldridge (R-Winchester) last week visited Lansing, Michigan to testify in the Senate Energy Committee and meet with the Michigan Senate leadership team regarding Ohio House Resolution 13. 

COLUMBUS) – State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) is pleased to announce that Lorain County was selected to receive nearly $21,000 in funding through Ohio Body-Worn Camera Grant Program

COLUMBUS – State Representative Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland) last week introduced House Concurrent Resolution 18, a resolution urging the Congress of the United States to adopt the “Keep Nine” amendment of the United States Constitution. 

State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) is pleased to announce that 10 school districts from Lorain County will receive nearly $200,000 in funding through the Ohio School Bus Safety Grant. 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Brian Lampton (R-Beavercreek) introduced House Bill 275, legislation that would clarify the ability of political subdivisions to procure construction services within the scope of joint and cooperative purchasing law.

State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) today attended the official launch of OhioSEE, a new children’s eyesight program serving Ohio’s highest-need counties.

COLUMBUS, OH — State Representatives Gayle Manning (R-Avon) and Kellie Deeter (R-Norwalk) today introduced Amanda Dean’s Law, legislation that would increase criminal penalties to ensure accountability, protect human dignity, and provide justice for victims’ families.