Republican News

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) is pleased to announce that Adams County was recently awarded funding to support local brownfield remediation and building demolition projects.

COLUMBUS – Laketran is one of 26 to receive grant funding through the Ohio Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) Urban Transit Program (UTP), announced State Representatives Jamie Callender (R-Concord) and Daniel Troy (D-Willowick). 

COLUMBUS – The annual meeting of the Great Lakes Commission concluded in New York today, announced State Representative and Great Lakes Commissioner Jamie Callender (R-Concord). 

COLUMBUS—State Rep. Scott Oelslager (R-North Canton) today held a press conference on soon-to-be introduced legislation to provide Ohio voters the opportunity to renew the State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP), which provides funding for local, critical infrastructure projects throughout Ohio. 

COLUMBUS- State Rep. Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) met with the Boston Heights Council to discuss the $75,000 awarded to Matthews Thomas Park through Substitute House Bill 2, in conjunction with State Senator Roegner, the state's two-year construction budget for capital projects across Ohio.

COLUMBUS – All state agencies required to submit reports on their regulatory reduction activity per Senate Bill 9 (134th General Assembly, McColley/Roegner,) have submitted their reports to the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR), announced JCARR Co-Chairs State Senator Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green) and State Representative Jamie Callender (R-Concord).

COLUMBUS—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine yesterday declared a state of emergency in Scioto County, announced State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County). 

COLUMBUS—State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) today issued the following statement regarding flooding as a result of severe storms in Scioto County last night and into this morning:

COLUMBUS –State Rep. Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison) today issued the following statement on the chemical leak in Whitewater township that began around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, September 24th:

COLUMBUS – The Ohio Controlling Board approved funds to support the High School Tech Internship program, which provides students with real-world experience in tech-related roles at an early age, announced State Representative Sarah Fowler Arthur (R-Ashtabula). 

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives Wednesday passed Keith’s Law, legislation to enhance first responders’ ability to assist individuals with special needs during emergencies, announced State Representative Michelle Teska (R-Clearcreek Township).

Speaker of the Ohio House Matt Huffman (R-Lima) and State Representative Heidi Workman (R-Rootstown) today welcomed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to the Ohio Statehouse to discuss House Joint Resolution 3 (H.J.R 3), legislation that calls for Congressional term limits through a convention of states. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Sharon Ray (R-Wadsworth) recently provided sponsor testimony before the House Workforce and Higher Education Committee on House Bill 25, legislation to establish the Foster-to-College Scholarship Program. 

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives last week passed House Resolution 87, legislation to establish Nurses Week in the State of Ohio, announced State Representative Matthew Kishman (R-Minerva).

COLUMBUS—State Representative Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) recently participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Wendy’s located in the Village of Boston Heights. 

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Jim Hoops (R-Napoleon) and Phillip M. Robinson, Jr. (D-Solon) recently introduced a House Concurrent Resolution to urge U.S. Congress to designate the Buckeye Trail as a National Scenic Trail.

The Ohio House of Representatives yesterday recognized The Ohio State University football team, including Head Coach Ryan Day and four players, on the House floor with a resolution, commending them for their National Championship victory in January.

COLUMBUS—The House Judiciary Committee Wednesday began hearings on House Bill 203, Aspen Runnels’ Law, announced bill sponsor, State Representative Thomas Hall (R- Madison Twp.).

COLUMBUS – The House Commerce and Labor Committee Wednesday began hearings on House Bill 246, commonsense legislation that uplifts the Ohio worker by requiring employers to use the E-Verify program to verify the employment eligibility of new hires, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron). 

State Representatives Nick Santucci (R-Niles) and Ty Mathews (R-Findlay) are pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Resolution 60 – legislation supporting the relocation of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Headquarters to Cleveland, Ohio.