Republican News

COLUMBUS- House Bill 661, legislation that regulates imitation meat and egg products, has been introduced by State Representative Roy Klopfenstein (R- Haviland) and State Representative Jack Daniels (R- New Franklin). 

COLUMBUS— On Friday, June 12, State Rep. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) joined the Ohio Association of Meat Processors, the Ohio Department of Agriculture, and other legislators on a tour of Heffelfinger’s Meats, Inc., the largest harvesting facility in Ohio.

State Representative Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) today highlighted that the Ohio Department of Development announced the application period for the Brownfield Remediation Program will open August 11th, with approximately $120 million available through the program.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Tom Young (R-Washington Twp.) today announced the Ohio House has approved six bills addressing a variety of issues, including measures to provide testing relief to Ohio’s schools, improve health outcomes, and support Ohio’s business climate. 

COLUMBUS—State Representative Levi Dean (R-Xenia) today urged Buc-ee’s to withdraw its trademark lawsuit against Beaver’s Mini Mart in Beavercreek.

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – State Representative Meredith Craig (R-Smithville) this week voted in support of Ohio’s Capital Budget bill, a two-year capital improvements budget for state and community projects throughout the state totaling nearly $4 billion.

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.

COLUMBUS– After the Ohio Supreme Court today ruled the latest congressional map unconstitutional, State Rep. Jeff Crossman (D-Parma) renewed his call for a Criminal Complaint against the Ohio Redistricting Commission for dereliction of duty and violating their oath of office.

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:

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) today released the following statement congratulating Columbus Metro Library (CML) employees on the approval of their union. This accomplishment will protect some of the most essential workers within the community, ensuring they have a stronger voice within their workplace.

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 Rep. Tristan Rader (D- Cleveland) reacted to the Federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM)’s recent announcement that starting on September 15th companies will be able to bid on oil and gas leases on 2,840 acres of land in the Wayne National Forest.

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. 

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Elgin Rogers, Jr. (D-Toledo) participated in the annual Battle for the Bacon competition highlighting the next generation of agricultural leaders while celebrating Ohio's agricultural history.

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.