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State Representatives Demetriou, Workman Introduce Legislation Addressing Public Costs and Community Impacts of Data Center Development

State Representatives Steve Demetriou (R-Bainbridge) and Heidi Workman (R-Rootstown) have introduced legislation to address the growing public costs and community impacts associated with large scale data center development in Ohio.

 
 
Ohio House Passes Bill to Expand Access to Identification Documents for Unhoused Ohioans

COLUMBUS – State Representative Jodi Salvo (R-Bolivar) today announced House passage of House Bill 472, a bipartisan measure designed to remove practical barriers that prevent individuals experiencing homelessness from obtaining the foundational documents required for work, housing, education, and health care.

 
 
Representative Klopfenstein Honored as 2025 Legislator of the Year by County Engineers Association of Ohio

State Representative Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) was recently named 2025 Legislator of the Year by the County Engineers Association of Ohio (CEAO). The award recognizes his dedicated leadership and significant legislative achievements on behalf of Ohio’s county engineers and local infrastructure.

 
 
Ohio House Passes Fees and Fines Grace Period Bill, Aiming to Reduce Recidivism

COLUMBUS, Ohio – State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) today announced that House Bill 296 passed through the Ohio House of Representatives with bipartisan support and a vote of 86-6. The legislation provides a 180-day grace period on court-assessed fines and fees for recently formerly incarcerated Ohioans as they reenter society.

 
 
Ohio House Passes Reps. Newman, Ritter Bill Expanding College-Ready Assessment Options for Students

COLUMBUS, OH  — State Representatives Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) and Johnathan Newman (R-Troy) today announced the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 326, legislation to give students and schools greater flexibility by expanding access to nationally recognized college admissions exams.

 
 
Ohio House Passes Resolution Proposing Ohio to Lead Federal Advanced Air Mobility Pilot Program

State Representative Bernie Willis (R-Springfield) today announced that the Ohio House passed House Resolution 304 – legislation proposing for Ohio to lead the Federal Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Integration Pilot Program.

 
 
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February 18, 2026
Representative Miller Announces Upcoming Capital Budget Process

COLUMBUS—State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) today announced that the General Assembly will begin the capital budget process for fiscal years 2027-28. The capital budget is one of Ohio’s five main budgets and focuses on brick-and-mortar projects funded by state bonds. 

 
 
Rep. Josh Williams Introduces Kei'mani's Law to Strengthen Ohio's Child Protection System

COLUMBUS, OH — State Representative Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) today announced the introduction of Kei’Mani’s Law, legislation aimed at improving how Ohio identifies, tracks, and responds to cases of child abuse and neglect.

 

 
 
Representatives Young and White Hold Press Conference on Crossing Guard Protection Act

COLUMBUS—State Representatives Tom Young (R-Washington Twp.) and Andrea White (R-Kettering) today held a press conference on the Crossing Guard Protection Act, newly introduced legislation to increase protections for school crossing guards in Ohio as they work to protect students going to and from school. 

 
 
Representatives Young and White Hold Press Conference on Crossing Guard Protection Act

COLUMBUS—State Representatives Tom Young (R-Washington Twp.) and Andrea White (R-Kettering) today held a press conference on the Crossing Guard Protection Act, newly introduced legislation to increase protections for school crossing guards in Ohio as they work to protect students going to and from school. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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