Republican News

COLUMBUS – The Ohio House of Representatives today approved House Bill 4, legislation sponsored by State Reps. Phil Plummer (R-Dayton) and Susan Manchester (R-Waynesfield) that provides more accountability and oversight to child abuse reporting.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville) today announced the Ohio General Assembly has approved House Bill 170, legislation that supports Ohio’s schools, the Ohio Department of Health, and the National Guard by providing over $967 million in COVID-19 federal funding relief.

COLUMBUS — State Representative Don Jones (R-Freeport) today introduced HB 322, legislation that will prohibit critical race theory and action civics in Ohio's K-12 curriculum.

Flanked by both state and national firearms groups that protect the rights of gun owners, State Representative Scott Wiggam (R-Wayne County) and State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) announced the introduction of companion bills that define the scope of government power as it relates to firearms during a time of a declared emergency. The two bills are supported by Buckeye Firearms Association (BFA), National Rifle Association (NRA) and National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF). 

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison) and Brian Lampton (R-Beavercreek) yesterday gave sponsor testimony on House Bill 283, legislation that would make Ohio a Hands-Free state by expanding current law as it is related to texting and driving.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Adam Holmes (R-Nashport) today announced that the Ohio Legislative Service Commission is now accepting applications for its 13-month Legislative and Media Production Fellowship Program. 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Kyle Koehler (R-Springfield) today announced a Springfield-based flight research center will be a part of NASA’s advanced air mobility research site. 

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison) and Brian Lampton (R-Beavercreek) yesterday gave sponsor testimony on House Bill 283, legislation that would make Ohio a Hands-Free state by expanding current law as it is related to texting and driving.

State Rep. Marilyn John (R-Richland County) has had her first sponsored legislation under House Bill 87 signed into law.

COLUMBUS – Governor Mike DeWine this week signed into law House Bill 2, legislation supported by State Representative Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville) that would expand broadband access across Ohio through the creation of Ohio’s first ever Residential Broadband Expansion Program.