Republican News

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.

COLUMBUS –State Representative Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville) announced the availability of her new year newsletter.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Karen Brownlee (D-Symmes Twp) 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 a 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 Representative Adam Holmes (R-Nashport) today announced that Vistra and Meta will collaborate to grow nuclear generation capacity in Ohio and Pennsylvania. The agreement between Vistra and Meta will help grow the local tax base, foster economic development in the region, and protect existing jobs while creating new ones.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Christine Cockley (D-Columbus) 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 Gary Click (R- Vickery) and David Thomas (R- Jefferson) have introduced House Bill 613, legislation to modernize and strengthen the state’s tax appeals framework. The bill works to deliver clearer timelines, increased transparency, and fairer procedures for taxpayers seeking reassessments or refunds.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Latyna M. Humphrey (D-Columbus) today celebrated the passage of House Bill (HB) 268, bipartisan legislation to help returning citizens reintegrate into society by reducing unnecessary barriers to employment.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) today called out Ohio Republicans in the state legislature for failing to act on measures that could have preserved Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for 1.4 million Ohioans. In two days, more than half a 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 fund SNAP benefit cards due to President Trump and Congressional Republicans’ refusal to end the federal government shutdown.

State Representatives Gary Click (R- Vickery) and David Thomas (R- Jefferson) have introduced House Bill 613, legislation to modernize and strengthen the state’s tax appeals framework. The bill works to deliver clearer timelines, increased transparency, and fairer procedures for taxpayers seeking reassessments or refunds.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Crystal Lett (D-Columbus) joined the House Democratic Caucus Tuesday, urging Governor DeWine to preserve Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for 1.4M Ohioans. 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.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) Monday shared that The Ohio Tax Credit Authority (TCA) approved a job creation tax credit for Vallourec Star, LP, an American-made seamless tub supplier. The company plans to expand and create 40 new jobs for the Mahoning Valley.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today sent a letter to Governor Mike DeWine urging him to take action to help prevent the 1.4M Ohioans who could be left without the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments starting November 1st if the federal government shutdown continues past October 31st.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) 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. 

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Veronica Sims (D-Akron) 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 Gary Click (R- Vickery) and David Thomas (R- Jefferson) have introduced House Bill 613, legislation to modernize and strengthen the state’s tax appeals framework. The bill works to deliver clearer timelines, increased transparency, and fairer procedures for taxpayers seeking reassessments or refunds.

State Representative Steve Demetriou (R-Bainbridge Twp.) today announced that he introduced a new piece of legislation that would remove the five-year limit on municipal income tax net operating loss carryforwards.

COLUMBUS—State Representative Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) today sent a letter, co-signed by 41 Representatives, urging Kara Wente, Director of the Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY), to increase the frequency of unannounced inspections of childcare facilities, specifically in the Columbus, Ohio area, to ensure greater accountability. 

Majority Whip Nick Santucci (R-Niles) today announced that the application period for the Residential Development Revolving Loan Program is now open. This program, administered by the Ohio Department of Development, will provide loans to local governments to fund eligible infrastructure costs for the construction of new, single-family residential dwellings in rural areas of Ohio.

State Representative Gary Click (R-Vickery) 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.  

State Representative Ty Mathews (R-Findlay) today announced that Governor Mike DeWine signed a bill that will provide $40 million in targeted funding toward treatment programming for first responders experiencing a Post-Traumatic Stress Injury.