Republican News

Representative David Thomas (R-Jefferson) and Representative Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) have introduced new legislation aimed at streamlining the process for large townships in Ohio to incorporate into cities or municipalities. The bill addresses the challenges faced by large townships that have grown to function similarly to cities but lack the ability to incorporate due to restrictions currently in place.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Craig (R-Smithville) is pleased to announce that numerous local school districts in Wayne County were recently awarded funding from the Ohio School Bus Safety Grant Program—totaling more than $195,000. 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Kellie Deeter (R-Norwalk) is pleased to announce that numerous local school districts in Huron and Lorain Counties were recently awarded funding from the Ohio School Bus Safety Grant Program—totaling more than $100,898. 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Angie King (R-Celina) is pleased to announce that numerous local school districts in Mercer, Auglaize, and Darke Counties were recently awarded funding from the Ohio School Bus Safety Grant Program—totaling more than $189,360. 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) is pleased to announce that numerous local school districts in Scioto, Adams, and Brown Counties were recently awarded funding from the Ohio School Bus Safety Grant Program—totaling more than $212,700. 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Monica Robb Blasdel (R-New Waterford) is pleased to announce that numerous local school districts in Columbiana and Carroll were recently awarded funding from the Ohio School Bus Safety Grant Program—totaling more than $369,000. 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) is pleased to announce that numerous local school districts in Gallia, Jackson, and Lawrence Counties were recently awarded funding from the Ohio School Bus Safety Grant Program—totaling more than $335,800. 

Majority Whip Santucci (R-Niles) today announced that Trumbull, Mahoning, and Columbiana Counties were awarded funding through the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Improvement Program.

Majority Whip Nick Santucci (R-Niles) today released the following statement upon learning about Insight Hospital and Medical Center returning their license to the State of Ohio.

State Representatives Mike Odioso (R-Green Twp) and Thomas Hall (R-Madison Twp) introduced House Bill 594 at the end of 2025. This legislation is designed to expand computer science education in every public high school and ensure all Ohio students graduate prepared for an AI-driven economy. The bill is a response to the critical workforce need identified by industry leaders throughout the state.