Republican News

COLUMBUS – State Representative Heidi Workman (R-Rootstown) took the oath of office Monday to begin her first term as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. 

COLUMBUS– State Rep. Jamie Callender (R-Concord) recently participated in the Great Lakes Commission’s semi-annual meeting held in Washington, D.C., which focused on expanding cooperative efforts between the member states and provinces of the Great Lakes Commission. One of these efforts being a historic compact between the Great Lakes Commission, the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, and the International Joint Commission.

COLUMBUS –State Rep. Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison) is pleased to announce that House Bill 322, legislation to protect Ohio children from sexual abuse, was signed into law today. 

COLUMBUS—State Rep. D.J. Swearingen is pleased to announce that the Parents’ Bill of Rights, priority legislation for the 135th General Assembly, was signed into law today. 

COLUMBUS –The Ohio Controlling Board today approved the release of $709,900 to be used by the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry to expand Shawnee State Forest, announced State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County).

COLUMBUS—State Rep. Thomas Hall (R-Madison Twp.) is pleased to announce that three pieces of legislation from the 135th General Assembly were signed into law by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today. 

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Jeff LaRe (R-Violet Twp.) and Kevin Miller (R-Newark) recently secured $10 million for Buckeye Lake North Shore Park and Pier through the Strategic Community Investment Fund.

COLUMBUS—State Representative Schmidt was unfortunately caught in the snowstorm sweeping across the United States and was unable to attend the ceremonial swearing-in at the Statehouse. 

COLUMBUS—State Rep. Mike Loychik (R-Bazetta) today introduced legislation that will establish the Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Accelerator Pilot Program in Ohio. 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Michelle Teska (R-Clearcreek Township) took the oath of office Monday to begin her first term as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. 

State Representatives David Thomas (R-Jefferson) and Majority Whip Nick Santucci (R- Niles) invite constituents to participate in an upcoming Virtual Townhall Meeting on Thursday, June 4, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

COLUMBUS –State Representative Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) introduced legislation designating a portion of U.S. Route 127 as the “Staff Sargent Zachary Wobler Memorial Highway.”  

COLUMBUS –Senate Bill 54, which includes a measure to create the Ohio River Commission, is on its way to the Governor’s desk for a signature, announced State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County).

(Columbus, Ohio) – State Representatives Matthew Kishman (R-Minerva) and Meredith Craig (R-Smithville) recently presented sponsor testimony before the Ohio House Commerce and Labor Committee on House Bill 769, legislation aimed at strengthening consumer protections for Ohio homeowners seeking roof repairs and filing insurance claims.

COLUMBUS –The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and Watercraft recently awarded the Ashtabula YMCA a Boating Education and Safety Grant, announced State Representative Sarah Fowler Arthur (R-Ashtabula).

COLUMBUS—The Parents’ Bill of Rights, priority legislation for the 135th General Assembly, was recently sent to Ohio Governor Mike DeWine for a signature, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron). 

COLUMBUS –State Representatives Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) and Elgin Rogers (D-Toledo) today introduced legislation to modify procedures for filling county engineer vacancies. 

(Columbus, Ohio) – State Representatives Matthew Kishman (R-Minerva) and Meredith Craig (R-Smithville) recently presented sponsor testimony before the Ohio House Commerce and Labor Committee on House Bill 769, legislation aimed at strengthening consumer protections for Ohio homeowners seeking roof repairs and filing insurance claims.

COLUMBUS— State Representatives Darrell Kick (R-Loudonville) and Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) have introduced legislation that will modernize car instruction.

(Columbus, Ohio) – State Representatives Matthew Kishman (R-Minerva) and Meredith Craig (R-Smithville) recently presented sponsor testimony before the Ohio House Commerce and Labor Committee on House Bill 769, legislation aimed at strengthening consumer protections for Ohio homeowners seeking roof repairs and filing insurance claims.

State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) is pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives recently adopted House Resolution 387, recognizing May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month in Ohio.

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) and Monica Robb Blasdel (R-New Waterford) this week provided sponsor testimony before the House Natural Resources Committee on House Concurrent Resolution 40, legislation urging Congress to enact the Ohio River Restoration Program Act.

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) and Monica Robb Blasdel (R-New Waterford) this week provided sponsor testimony before the House Natural Resources Committee on House Concurrent Resolution 40, legislation urging Congress to enact the Ohio River Restoration Program Act.

State Representatives Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) and Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) this week provided sponsor testimony on “Trey’s Law” in the Ohio House Judiciary Committee. House Bill 723 strengthens protections for victims of sexual abuse and ensures perpetrators are held accountable for their crimes. 

COLUMBUS—State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland), Chair of the House Arts, Athletics, and Tourism Committee, is pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives yesterday passed House Bill 732, legislation to create the “Ohio, The Heart of It All Pass” Program, with overwhelming support of 91-4.

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).