Republican News

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) recently introduced legislation to create an income tax credit for Ohioans who pay dog registration fees, encouraging greater participation in dog registration and tag purchases.

State Representative Riordan McClain (R-Upper Sandusky) today released the following statement about the Ohio Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) proposed Route 23 Improvement Program Plan:

State Representative Heidi Workman (R-Rootstown) is calling on Ohioans to support a straightforward measure that strengthens election integrity: putting our existing photo ID requirement to vote into the Ohio Constitution so it can’t easily be weakened later. 

State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) joined fellow legislators on Wednesday for the opening day of the Ohio State Fair and the inaugural Buckeye Baa-ttle, an event showcasing the skills and dedication of Ohio’s talented 4-H and FFA sheep exhibitors in the show ring.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Marilyn John (R-Richland County) is pleased to announce that she was recently appointed to serve on the National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL) Executive Committee. 

State Representative Kellie Deeter (R-Norwalk) is encouraging Ohio families to continue purchasing fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, noting that Ohio-grown produce has not been identified as the source of the recent Cyclospora outbreak under investigation by federal health officials. Current investigations have focused on specific products and supply chains, including imported iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, not produce grown by Ohio farmers.

https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigation-9-state-outbreak-cyclospora-illnesses-iceberg-lettuce-july-2026

State Representative Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) celebrates the announcement that the CareSource Invitational, a college basketball tournament, is coming to Mason, bringing a new college basketball event to the Cincinnati Open campus.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) earned grand champion honors Wednesday evening in the inaugural Buckeye Baa-ttle sheep showmanship competition at the Ohio State Fair.

State Representative Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) recently introduced House Bill 979, which works to establish or clarify rules governing broadband providers’ use of public spaces in communities, ultimately protecting Ohioans.

State Representatives Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester) and Michelle Teska (R-Clearcreek Township) today introduced House Bill 983, the Data Center Accountability and Citizen Protection Act, legislation that gives Ohio citizens the final say before massive data center projects are built in their communities while protecting taxpayers, ratepayers, private property owners, and Ohio's natural resources.