Republican News

COLUMBUS—State Representatives Sharon Ray (R-Wadsworth) and Jim Hoops (R-Napoleon) are pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Bill 303, legislation to create the Community Energy Pilot Program, spurring a competitive and diverse energy market in Ohio.

The Ohio House of Representatives yesterday passed House Bill 249, the Indecent Exposure Modernization Act, sponsored by Angie King (R-Celina) and Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.). The legislation strengthens Ohio law to protect children from harmful and obscene adult performances and reinforce privacy in private spaces such as restrooms and locker rooms.

Columbus, OH – State Representatives Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) and Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 102, legislation aimed at closing a loophole in the state’s Sex Offender Registry and Notification (SORN) laws. 

COLUMBUS—State Representative Angie King (R-Celina) yesterday voted in support of the “SHE WINS” Act, legislation that ensures a woman’s right to make a fully informed decision about an elective abortion without modifying provisions in the Ohio Constitution.  

State Representatives Gary Click (R-Vickery) and Mike Dovilla (R-Berea) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 486 – the Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act – legislation that works to preserve the ability for educators to discuss the positive impact of religion on American history, highlighting its consistency with freedom of speech and emphasizing how imperative it is to reduce politically motivated hate and violence in society. 

COLUMBUS –State Representative Angie King (R-Celina) is pleased to announce that fire departments across Auglaize, Darke, and Mercer Counties have been awarded more than $503,723 through the newly created Small County Volunteer Fire Department (SCVFD) Grant Program, established in the state budget championed by House Republicans.

State Representatives Gary Click (R-Vickery) and Mike Dovilla (R-Berea) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 486 – the Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act – legislation that works to preserve the ability for educators to discuss the positive impact of religion on American history, highlighting its consistency with freedom of speech and emphasizing how imperative it is to reduce politically motivated hate and violence in society. 

State Representative Angie King (R-Celina) has introduced a bill to modernize Ohio’s licensing and supervision requirements for general X-ray machine operators (GXMO’s). 

COLUMBUS—State Representatives Meredith Craig (R–Smithville) and Jim Thomas (R-Jackson Township) today announced the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 105, legislation to reform Ohio’s third-party litigation funding practices to protect consumers, strengthen Ohio’s legal system, and improve the state’s business climate.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Angie King (R-Celina) is pleased to announce that numerous local school districts in Mercer, Auglaize, and Darke Counties were recently awarded funding from the Ohio School Bus Safety Grant Program—totaling more than $189,360. 

COLUMBUS—State Representatives Meredith Craig (R–Smithville) and Jim Thomas (R-Jackson Township) this week  announced the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 105, legislation to reform Ohio’s third-party litigation funding practices to protect consumers, strengthen Ohio’s legal system, and improve the state’s business climate.

State Representative Angie King (R-Celina) announced today that the OneOhio Recovery Foundation has launched a new statewide round of opioid settlement grant funding, making up to $45.7 million available to support prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts across Ohio.

COLUMBUS—State Representatives Meredith Craig (R–Smithville) and Jim Thomas (R-Jackson Township) today announced the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 105, legislation to reform Ohio’s third-party litigation funding practices to protect consumers, strengthen Ohio’s legal system, and improve the state’s business climate.

State Representative Angie King (R-Celina) is pleased to announce the Ohio Controlling Board approved the release of funding for two projects that will directly benefit the 84th House District. 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 134, legislation to authorize home kitchen registration to sell additional types of foods. 

State Representative Angie King (R-Celina) today applauded the signing of House Bills 124, 129, 309, 186, and 335 – five initiatives championed by House Republicans that work to curb tax hikes and deliver direct property tax relief to Ohioans, totaling more than $3 billion in savings.  

Speaker Matt Huffman (R-Lima) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 293 – legislation sponsored by State Senators Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green) and Andrew Brenner (R-Delaware) – that would require all mailed absentee ballots to be delivered to the board of elections by poll closing on Election Day.

State Representative Angie King (R-Celina) recently introduced the Student Athlete Mobility (SAM) Act, to give students the ability to participate in sports not offered at their home school. 

COLUMBUS — State Representatives Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Meredith Craig (R-Smithville) announced the Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Bill 324, the Patient Protection Act, landmark legislation to strengthen patient safety and ensure proper medical oversight for high-risk medications.

State Representative Angie King (R-Celina) today announced that the Ohio Controlling Board approved over $1.4 million in funding for renovations for Grand Lake St. Marys State Park.