Republican News

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) is pleased to announce that Adams County was recently awarded funding to support local brownfield remediation and building demolition projects.

COLUMBUS – Laketran is one of 26 to receive grant funding through the Ohio Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) Urban Transit Program (UTP), announced State Representatives Jamie Callender (R-Concord) and Daniel Troy (D-Willowick). 

COLUMBUS – The annual meeting of the Great Lakes Commission concluded in New York today, announced State Representative and Great Lakes Commissioner Jamie Callender (R-Concord). 

COLUMBUS—State Rep. Scott Oelslager (R-North Canton) today held a press conference on soon-to-be introduced legislation to provide Ohio voters the opportunity to renew the State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP), which provides funding for local, critical infrastructure projects throughout Ohio. 

COLUMBUS- State Rep. Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) met with the Boston Heights Council to discuss the $75,000 awarded to Matthews Thomas Park through Substitute House Bill 2, in conjunction with State Senator Roegner, the state's two-year construction budget for capital projects across Ohio.

COLUMBUS – All state agencies required to submit reports on their regulatory reduction activity per Senate Bill 9 (134th General Assembly, McColley/Roegner,) have submitted their reports to the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR), announced JCARR Co-Chairs State Senator Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green) and State Representative Jamie Callender (R-Concord).

COLUMBUS—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine yesterday declared a state of emergency in Scioto County, announced State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County). 

COLUMBUS—State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) today issued the following statement regarding flooding as a result of severe storms in Scioto County last night and into this morning:

COLUMBUS –State Rep. Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison) today issued the following statement on the chemical leak in Whitewater township that began around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, September 24th:

COLUMBUS – The Ohio Controlling Board approved funds to support the High School Tech Internship program, which provides students with real-world experience in tech-related roles at an early age, announced State Representative Sarah Fowler Arthur (R-Ashtabula). 

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives Wednesday passed Keith’s Law, legislation to enhance first responders’ ability to assist individuals with special needs during emergencies, announced State Representative Michelle Teska (R-Clearcreek Township).

Speaker of the Ohio House Matt Huffman (R-Lima) and State Representative Heidi Workman (R-Rootstown) today welcomed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to the Ohio Statehouse to discuss House Joint Resolution 3 (H.J.R 3), legislation that calls for Congressional term limits through a convention of states. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Sharon Ray (R-Wadsworth) recently provided sponsor testimony before the House Workforce and Higher Education Committee on House Bill 25, legislation to establish the Foster-to-College Scholarship Program. 

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives last week passed House Resolution 87, legislation to establish Nurses Week in the State of Ohio, announced State Representative Matthew Kishman (R-Minerva).

COLUMBUS—State Representative Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) recently participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Wendy’s located in the Village of Boston Heights. 

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Jim Hoops (R-Napoleon) and Phillip M. Robinson, Jr. (D-Solon) recently introduced a House Concurrent Resolution to urge U.S. Congress to designate the Buckeye Trail as a National Scenic Trail.

The Ohio House of Representatives yesterday recognized The Ohio State University football team, including Head Coach Ryan Day and four players, on the House floor with a resolution, commending them for their National Championship victory in January.

COLUMBUS—The House Judiciary Committee Wednesday began hearings on House Bill 203, Aspen Runnels’ Law, announced bill sponsor, State Representative Thomas Hall (R- Madison Twp.).

COLUMBUS – The House Commerce and Labor Committee Wednesday began hearings on House Bill 246, commonsense legislation that uplifts the Ohio worker by requiring employers to use the E-Verify program to verify the employment eligibility of new hires, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron). 

State Representatives Nick Santucci (R-Niles) and Ty Mathews (R-Findlay) are pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Resolution 60 – legislation supporting the relocation of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Headquarters to Cleveland, Ohio. 

COLUMBUS–The House Insurance Committee yesterday held sponsor testimony on House Bill 400, announced bill sponsors, State Representatives Jamie Callender (R-Concord) and Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Westlake). House Bill 400 aims to extend Medigap coverage to patients in Ohio diagnosed with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). While ESRD and ALS patients are federally eligible to receive Medicare Part B Coverage, Ohio does not allow them to purchase Medigap coverage. 

COLUMBUS – The House Transportation Committee yesterday unanimously passed House Bill 350, which will dedicate a portion of State Route 44 between Mentor Avenue and Prouty Road as Lance Corporal Austin B. Schwenk Memorial Highway, announced State Representatives Jamie Callender (R-Concord) and Daniel Troy (D-Wickliffe). 

COLUMBUS- The House Aviation and Aerospace Committee today began hearings on House Bill 185, legislation that will reform Ohio’s classification and regulation framework around airports, heliports, vertiports, and spaceports. The bill is sponsored by State Representatives Jamie Callender (R-Concord) and Sarah Fowler Arthur (R-Ashtabula).

COLUMBUS- The House Aviation and Aerospace Committee today began hearings on House Bill 185, legislation that will reform Ohio’s classification and regulation framework around airports, heliports, vertiports, and spaceports. The bill is sponsored by State Representatives Jamie Callender (R-Concord) and Sarah Fowler Arthur (R-Ashtabula).

COLUMBUS –State Representative Sara Carruthers (R-Hamilton) today provided testimony before the House Families and Aging Committee on House Bill 465, known as Lauren’s Law.

COLUMBUS—The House Civil Justice Committee today began hearings on House Bill 466, legislation to establish minimum standards for what must be included in real estate representation agreements, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland) .

COLUMBUS—The House Government Oversight Committee today began hearings on House Bill 367, legislation to update Ohio’s name, image, and likeness rights and protect Ohioans from unauthorized uses of their identities, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. Brett Hillyer (R-Uhrichsville).

COLUMBUS—The House Civil Justice Committee today passed House Bill 265, legislation to exempt certain sensitive information about first responders from disclosure under public records law, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. Thomas Hall (R-Madison Twp.).

COLUMBUS –State Representatives Andrea White (R-Kettering) and Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) today introduced legislation to stimulate public private partnerships designed to increase access to on-site and near-site child care for Ohio families and employers. 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) announced that two companies located in Wood County were recently awarded tax credit funding that will result in local economic development and job creation.

State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) has been appointed by Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) as Chair of the House Homeland Security Committee and as a member of several other committees.

Ohio House of Representatives Speaker Jason Stephens (R–Kitts Hill) has issued the following statement regarding Governor Mike DeWine’s “State of the State” address:

State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) has been appointed by Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) as Chair of the House Homeland Security Committee and as a member of several other committees.

State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) was recently appointed by the Speaker of the House, Jason Stephens, to serve on the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission. 

Ohio House of Representatives Speaker Jason Stephens (R–Kitts Hill) has issued the following statement regarding Governor Mike DeWine’s “State of the State” address:

State Representative Jena Powell (R-Arcanum) was sworn into office for a third term recently to the Ohio House of Representatives. Powell represents the new 80th House District, which includes Miami County and the southern portion of Darke County.

State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) was recently appointed by the Speaker of the House, Jason Stephens, to serve on the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission. 

State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) was administered his oath of office by Ohio Supreme Court Justice Patrick F. Fischer during a recent ceremony at the Statehouse. Ghanbari, serving his second elected term in the Ohio House of Representatives, was initially appointed in March 2019 during the 133rd General Assembly.  

State Representative Jena Powell (R-Arcanum) was sworn into office for a third term recently to the Ohio House of Representatives. Powell represents the new 80th House District, which includes Miami County and the southern portion of Darke County.

State Rep. Al Cutrona (R-Canfield) applauds Senate Bill 16 being recently signed into law. The legislation included provisions of Cutrona’s bill he introduced, House Bill 459, with the goal of preventing sex predators from volunteering in a position that affords extensive contact with minor children.

State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) was administered his oath of office by Ohio Supreme Court Justice Patrick F. Fischer during a recent ceremony at the Statehouse. Ghanbari, serving his second elected term in the Ohio House of Representatives, was initially appointed in March 2019 during the 133rd General Assembly.  

State Rep. Scott Oelslager (R-North Canton) has been elected Speaker Pro Tempore of the Ohio House of Representatives during the opening day ceremonies for the 135th General Assembly on Tuesday. The Speaker Pro Tempore is the second leadership position in the Ohio House of Representatives. 

State Rep. Diane Grendell (R-Chesterland) has bid farewell to her colleagues on the floor of the Ohio House of Representatives during the final legislative session of the 134th General Assembly.

State Rep. Al Cutrona (R-Canfield) applauds Senate Bill 16 being recently signed into law. The legislation included provisions of Cutrona’s bill he introduced, House Bill 459, with the goal of preventing sex predators from volunteering in a position that affords extensive contact with minor children.

State Rep. Sharon Ray (R-Wadsworth) recently supported House Bill 45, which included $750,000 in funding for the Medina County Emergency Housing Shelter. The legislation was approved by the General Assembly during the last legislative session of the year.

State Rep. Scott Oelslager (R-North Canton) has been elected Speaker Pro Tempore of the Ohio House of Representatives during the opening day ceremonies for the 135th General Assembly on Tuesday. The Speaker Pro Tempore is the second leadership position in the Ohio House of Representatives. 

State Rep. Marilyn John (R-Richland County) announces that House Bill 390 was approved by the General Assembly through the criminal justice reform package that passed this week.

State Rep. Diane Grendell (R-Chesterland) has bid farewell to her colleagues on the floor of the Ohio House of Representatives during the final legislative session of the 134th General Assembly.

State Rep. Sharon Ray (R-Wadsworth) recently supported House Bill 45, which included $750,000 in funding for the Medina County Emergency Housing Shelter. The legislation was approved by the General Assembly during the last legislative session of the year.

State Rep. Marilyn John (R-Richland County) announces that House Bill 390 was approved by the General Assembly through the criminal justice reform package that passed this week.