Republican News

COLUMBUS –State Rep. Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) sent a bipartisan letter advising Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Director Anne Vogel to end E-Check in Northeast Ohio. The letter has signatures from House members in every affected county. 

COLUMBUS—State Representative Jon Cross (R-Kenton) is pleased to announce that the City of Kenton will receive an Ohio BUILDS (Broadband, Utilities, and Infrastructure for Local Development Success) Water Infrastructure Grant.

COLUMBUS—State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) is pleased to announce funding for Sciotoville Community School District located in Portsmouth, Ohio.

To get a grasp on the surge of illegal drugs and illegal crossings happening at the Texas and Mexico border, State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) decided to visit the border during a deployment of Ohio State Highway Patrol Troopers supporting Operation Lone Star.

State Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County) joined Gov. Mike DeWine and other members of the administration at a press conference on Friday to highlight and detail funding for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline. The funding recently passed as part of the state budget in the General Assembly and was later signed into law this week.

State Reps. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) and Beth Lear (R-Galena) have introduced “The Never Alone Act” (HB 236) in the Ohio House. The legislation ensures every patient can access someone to advocate for their health, who can be present with the patient during their stay at a facility.

State Reps. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) and Beth Lear (R-Galena) have introduced “The Never Alone Act” (HB 236) in the Ohio House. The legislation ensures every patient can access someone to advocate for their health, who can be present with the patient during their stay at a facility.

State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) voted to support the state operating budget bill, which passed in the General Assembly on Friday. The legislation provides billions in funding over the next two fiscal years to build a strong foundation for the state’s future.

COLUMBUS—State Rep. Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester) recently introduced the Free to Speak Act in the Ohio House of Representatives.

State Representatives Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) worked to secure $22.5M in the finalized version of the two-year state budget, which was approved by the General Assembly and signed into law.

Today, State Rep. Marilyn John (R-Richland County) was officially sworn-in for her first term of office as the state representative for the 2nd Ohio House District. The district includes all of Richland County.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Don Jones (R-Freeport) today was sworn into the 134th General Assembly and elected to serve on the Republican leadership team as Majority Whip.

Today, State Rep. Tim Ginter (R-Salem) was officially sworn-in to his fourth term of office for the 5th Ohio House District, which includes all of Columbiana County. Ginter has also been elected to serve on Speaker Bob Cupp’s (R-Lima) leadership team, as Speaker Pro-Tempore, for the chamber’s 134th General Assembly.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Scott Wiggam (R-Wayne County) today announced his petition to encourage the Senate to initiate the override of the governor’s veto of Substitute Senate Bill 311 was journalized in the Ohio House Clerk’s Office.

Speaker Bob Cupp joined other state leaders today in announcing $425 million in aid to help Ohio families, businesses and more who have been impacted by COVID-19.

COLUMBUS – Speaker Bob Cupp announced today that veteran Statehouse budget and policy staffer Christine Morrison has been named chief of staff for the Ohio House of Representatives.

COLUMBUS – Speaker Bob Cupp today named lawmakers to the new House Select Committee on Energy Policy and Oversight, which will lead efforts to repeal and replace House Bill 6.

COLUMBUS – Speaker Bob Cupp today announced the creation of the House Select Committee on Energy Policy and Oversight, which will focus on energy issues and be tasked with crafting legislation to repeal and replace House Bill 6.

COLUMBUS – Ohio House Speaker Bob Cupp (R-Lima) today announced Christine Morrison, currently the House Budget Director, will serve as Interim Chief of Staff. She will retain her duties as Budget Director.

COLUMBUS – Today, State Representative Bob Cupp (R-Lima) was elected as the new Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives.

COLUMBUS –State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) last week welcomed Pastor Jared Timberlake and Miss Ohio Teen Paisley French to the Ohio Statehouse.

COLUMBUS—State Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland) recently introduced House Bill 402 in response to rising property taxes in many Ohio counties. 

COLUMBUS— The Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 324, legislation that creates a temporary non-refundable tax credit on sales of E15 and higher blended biofuels of 5 cents per gallon. The measure is spearheaded by State Representatives Riordan McClain (R-Upper Sandusky) and Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland).

COLUMBUS –The Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 238, announced bill sponsors, State Representatives Sarah Fowler Arthur (R-Ashtabula) and Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland). 

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives today approved the historic Strategic Community Investment Fund, as part of Substitute House Bill 2, announced State Rep. Brett Hillyer (R-Uhrichsville). 

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives today approved the historic Strategic Community Investment Fund, as part of Substitute House Bill 2, announced State Rep. Bill Roemer (R-Richfield). 

COLUMBUS— The Ohio House of Representatives today passed the $350 million Strategic Community Investment Fund, Substitute House Bill 2, announced State Reps. Scott Oelslager (R-North Canton) and Jim Thomas (R-Jackson Twp.).

COLUMBUS –Members of the Ohio General Assembly and Pennsylvania Senate met in Columbus yesterday for a joint committee hearing to discuss energy reliability, sustainability, and affordability, announced House Public Utilities Chairman Dick Stein (R-Norwalk).

COLUMBUS –Members of the Ohio General Assembly and Pennsylvania Senate met in Columbus yesterday for a joint committee hearing to discuss energy reliability, sustainability, and affordability, announced House Public Utilities Chairman Dick Stein (R-Norwalk).

COLUMBUS –MetalX, LLC, was recently awarded tax credit funding that will result in local economic development and job creation in Defiance, announced State Representative Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland).