Republican News

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Jewish Caucus today announced their recent town hall event hosted nearly 100 members of the community including local elected officials, Jewish community leaders, and members of the media. 

State Representatives Marilyn John (R-Richland County) and Tom Young (R-Washington Twp.) today announced that legislation they championed that creates an advanced licensure pathway for respiratory therapists passed through the Ohio House of Representatives. 

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Democratic Women’s Legislative Caucus (ODWLC) today released the following statement regarding Ohio State President Ted Carter’s resignation Monday.

State Representatives Marilyn John (R-Richland County) and Tom Young (R-Washington Twp.) today announced that legislation they championed that creates an advanced licensure pathway for respiratory therapists passed through the Ohio House of Representatives. 

COLUMBUS, OH – State Representative Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester) this week announced that the Ohio House of Representatives have passed House Bill 359, legislation to establish the Joshua Alert — a statewide emergency alert system designed to protect children with autism and other developmental disabilities who go missing.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Bernie Willis (R-Springfield) is pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives yesterday passed House Bill 251, legislation to address two key areas related to the rapidly evolving air mobility landscape in Ohio. 

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Jewish Caucus today released the following statement mourning the 15 lives lost and more than 40 injured following a targeted shooting at Sydney, Australia’s Bondi Beach on the first night of Hanukkah. 

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Beryl Brown Piccolantonio (D-Gahanna) and Latyna M. Humphrey (D-Columbus) today responded to the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review’s (JCARR) unanimous decision to move proposed rule 173-2-08 forward for a business impact analysis before it can be reconsidered by the committee. 

COLUMBUS, OH – State Representatives Mike Odioso (R-Green Twp.) and Brian Lorenz (R-Powell) today introduced the Kratom Consumer Protection Act – House Bill 587, legislation designed to protect Ohioans from dangerous synthetic kratom products.

State Representative Angie King (R-Celina) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 21 – legislation that updates Ohio law to clarify health care sharing ministries are not considered insurance businesses and are exempt from state insurance laws and regulations. 

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Jewish Caucus today released the following statement denouncing President Trump’s recent remarks targeting the Somali community:

COLUMBUS, OH – State Representative Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville) today announced the passage of House Bill 462, legislation that ensures students with severe allergies have access to the most up-to-date, lifesaving treatment options for anaphylaxis while at school or school-sponsored activities.

COLUMBUS — State Reps. Eric Synenberg (D-Beachwood) and Beryl Brown Piccolantonio (D-Gahanna) this week introduced House Bill (HB) 573, legislation to create The Pediatric Cancer Research Fund.

State Representatives Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) and Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) recently provided sponsor testimony for House Bill 231, the Paid Parental Leave Act – legislation to support Ohio families and incentivize employers to offer paid parental leave.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Beryl Brown Piccolantonio (D-Gahanna) today condemned Ohio Republicans in the state legislature for failing to act on any measures that could have preserved Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for 1.4M Ohioans. Instead, in two days, more than half million children, more than 250,000 seniors, and an estimated 45,000 veterans are at risk of going hungry when the federal government defaults on its November deposit to fully fund SNAP benefit cards due to President Trump and Congressional Republicans' refusal to end the federal government shutdown.

State Representatives Mike Odioso (R-Green Twp.) and Brian Lorenz (R-Powell) today introduced the Kratom Consumer Protection Act – House Bill 587, legislation designed to protect Ohioans from dangerous synthetic kratom products.

COLUMBUS – Rep. Beryl Brown Piccolantonio (D-Gahanna) today announced that the state Controlling Board approved $297,313 in support of MAD Scientist Associates, LLC to assist in financing the purchase and renovation of a 4,588 square foot office space at 4901 Central College Road, Westerville, Ohio 43081. This project will enable MAD Scientist Associates LLC to create 3 new full-time-equivalent jobs and retain 15 existing jobs.

State Representative Kevin Miller (R-Newark) is pleased to announce that House Bill 44, legislation to grant local police departments the power to fill vacant civil service positions without unnecessary exams, was officially signed into law by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. 

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Jewish Caucus today released the following statement on the agreement by Israel and Hamas to the US-backed peace plan: