Republican News

COLUMBUS—State Representatives Riordan McClain (R-Upper Sandusky) and Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) this week provided sponsor testimony on House Bill 537 in the House Children and Human Services Committee. The bill works to expand access to midwifery services by creating a new licensure framework for midwives in Ohio. 

COLUMBUS, OH—State Representatives Monica Robb Blasdel (R-New Waterford) and Mark Johnson (R-Chillicothe) today announced the Ohio House of Representatives has passed Concurrence House Bill 227, legislation that enhances excavation safety standards and restores Ohio’s eligibility for federal pipeline safety grant funding.

COLUMBUS, OH—State Representatives Monica Robb Blasdel (R-New Waterford) and Mark Johnson (R-Chillicothe) today announced the Ohio House of Representatives has passed Concurrence House Bill 227, legislation that enhances excavation safety standards and restores Ohio’s eligibility for federal pipeline safety grant funding.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) is pleased to announce that fire departments across Gallia, Jackson and Lawrence Counties were recently awarded funding through the Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) grant program, totaling more than $70,915 in support.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) is pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Bill 58, legislation to address Ohio’s unregulated recovery housing industry, closing loopholes and strengthening accountability within the industry. 

(COLUMBUS, OHIO)—State Representative Heidi Workman (R-Rootstown) is pleased to announce that that House Technology and Innovation Committee today received sponsor and proponent testimony on House Bill 650, legislation to create the Frontier Technologies and Quantum Commission.

COLUMBUS, OH — State Representative Tom Young (R-Washington Twp.) today held a press conference to discuss House Bill 698, the “S.B. 1 Compliance Supplemental Appropriation Act,” legislation designed to strengthen transparency, accountability, and compliance across Ohio’s state institutions of higher education.

State Representative Sarah Fowler Arthur (R-Ashtabula) 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. 

State Representative Johnanthan Newman (R-Troy) is pleased to share that President Trump announced last week that Ohio was selected to house a $33 billion natural gas power plant project, the largest in Ohio and the United States’ history. 

State Representative Ty Moore (R-Caldwell) today announced that the Ohio House passed House Bill 385 – legislation to formally honor the life, service, and legacy of PFC Thomas "Tommy" Pizzino.