Republican News

COLUMBUS – State Representative Andrea White (R-Kettering) today participated in a panel to discuss Ohio’s memory care, caregiver support and policy priorities related to serving individuals and families impacted by Alzheimer’s and other forms of Dementia during the 2026 Healthcare Transformation Summit hosted by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — State Representatives Andrea White (R-Kettering) and Tom Young (R-Washington Township) today applaud the launch of Ohio’s new Regional Education Partnerships, a statewide initiative designed to bring schools, employers, workforce organizations and community leaders together to help young Ohioans succeed from early childhood through their education and into the workforce.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Andrea White (R-Kettering) today announced that the application for the Ohio Statehouse Transportation Grant will be open September 4 until September 13 at 11:59 p.m. 

Speaker of the Ohio House Matt Huffman (R-Lima) today announced that State Representative Andrea White (R-Kettering) will serve as co-chair of the Study Committee to Evaluate the Placement of Delinquent Children in Residential Facilities, which will begin meeting next week.

COLUMBUS –The National Federation of Independent Business awarded State Rep. Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) the prestigious Guardian of Small Business Award for his outstanding work on small business issues in the legislature. 

As warm weather hits Ohio, conversations are heating up about the surging use of electric bikes, electric motorcycles and other emerging types of vehicles appearing in communities around the state.  To help ensure Ohio children, teens and adults stay injury free and aware of current laws and best-practice safety strategies, Representatives Andrea White (R-Kettering) and Kevin Miller (R-Newark) have introduced House Bill 948 in the Ohio House of Representatives.

COLUMBUS – The House Pensions Committee passed legislation sponsored by State Representative Adam Bird (R-New Richmond) establishing a School Employee Retirement System (SERS) contribution-based benefit cap. 

State Representatives Phil Plummer (R-Dayton), Andrea White (R-Kettering), and Tom Young (R-Washington Twp.) today highlighted approximately $9.4 million in Dayton-area projects they championed for inclusion in the State Capital Budget.

Delaware County Republican Brian Lorenz (R-Powell) has been appointed to fill the unexpired term for the 60th House District seat after the untimely passing of State Representative Kris Jordan.

State Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County) announces local funding for organizations in Kent and Aurora for the arts. The funds are through the Ohio Arts Economic Relief Grant Program.

State Representative Andrea White (R-Kettering) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives passed legislation that strengthens the integrity of the state’s criminal history and background check system housed in the Ohio Attorney General’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI).

COLUMBUS, OH – State Representatives Andrea White (R-Kettering) and Tom Young (R-Washington Township) last week provided sponsor testimony before the Ohio House Development Committee on new legislation to help more families have the opportunity for home ownership through a revamp of Ohio’s Single-Family Tax Credit Program.

Scioto County Republican Justin Pizzulli has been sworn in to fill the unexpired term for the 90th House District seat, which was previously held by Brian Baldridge (R-Winchester). 

COLUMBUS—State Representatives Andrea White (R-Kettering) and Jodi Salvo (R-Bolivar) this week provided sponsor testimony before the House Insurance Committee on recently-introduced legislation requiring health benefit plans to cover annual behavioral health wellness checks for children and adults in Ohio, helping reduce barriers to care and prioritizing the importance of behavioral health.

On Wednesday, State Rep. Jena Powell’s (R-Arcanum) “Save Women’s Sports Act” legislation passed in the House Higher Education Committee. The bill ensures that biological males cannot compete in female-only sports in Ohio.

State Representatives D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) and Andrea White (R-Kettering) today announced that the Ohio House Financial Institutions Committee heard proponent testimony on House Bill 560, the “Protect Our Parents Act.” 

State Reps. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) and Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) have introduced legislation modernizing the statutes authorizing the Cosmetology and Barber Board. The bill updates the statutes to harmonize the regulations and processes of the board and better serve licensees.

State Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel (R-Columbiana County) has introduced a bill aimed at protecting healthcare workers and patients from harmful surgical smoke exposure. Robb Blasdel spoke to the bill during its first committee hearing today.

COLUMBUS— State Representatives Darrell Kick (R-Loudonville) and Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) have introduced legislation that would add several federally recognized agricultural days into the Ohio Revised Code. 

COLUMBUS – The Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) yesterday appointed State Rep. Thomas Hall (R-Madison Twp.) to the Statewide Emergency Services Internet Protocol Network Steering Committee.