Republican News

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Heidi Workman (R-Rootstown) is pleased to announce that Portage County was recently awarded $230,000 through the Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program to tear down unsafe, blighted buildings and prepare those sites for new opportunities. To date, approximately $99,000 of these funds have been utilized, with additional projects expected to move forward.

(Columbus, Ohio) – State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) is pleased to share that 10 schools in her district were designated as members of the 2026 Purple Star Class by the Department of Education and Workforce

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – State Representative Jim Hoops (R-Napoleon) recently recognized the Millcreek West Unity FFA Chapter with a commendation, celebrating the 90th anniversary of the chapter.

COLUMBUS—State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) is pleased to announce that the Elyria Police Department was recently awarded $40,500 through the Ohio Violent Crime Reduction Grant Program.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) yesterday provided sponsor testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee on House Bill 296, legislation to establish a 180-day grace period on court-assessed fines and fees for recently released Ohioans as they reenter society.

State Representative Gary Click (R-Vickery) today announced that the Ohio Senate passed House Bill 393 on Wednesday, legislation that would require community-based correctional facilities and programs in Ohio to assist individuals in custody in obtaining a state-issued identification card before their release.

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – State Representative Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville) and some members of the House Veterans and Military Development Committee took a tour of the Joint Systems Manufacturing Center – also known as the Lima Army Tank Plant – in Lima, Ohio. Richardson and members of the committee were joined by Speaker Matt Huffman (R-Lima) for the tour and committee meeting.

Columbus, OH- State Representative Heidi Workman (R- Rootstown) is pleased to announce that she will participate as a panelist at the third annual Cleveland Discovery and Innovation Forum, presented by Cleveland Clinic and IBM, on Monday, June 15, 2026.

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – State Representative Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville) and some members of the House Veterans and Military Development Committee took a tour of the Joint Systems Manufacturing Center – also known as the Lima Army Tank Plant – in Lima, Ohio. Richardson and members of the committee were joined by Speaker Matt Huffman (R-Lima) for the tour and committee meeting.

State Representative Gary Click (R- Vickery) has introduced House Bill 816, legislation that would eliminate sales tax on the purchase of service animals, including service dogs.