Republican News

(COLUMBUS, OHIO)—State Representative Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville) yesterday voted to concur on Senate amendments to House Bills 129, 309, 186, and 335 – four initiatives championed by House Republicans that work to curb spikes and provide direct property tax relief to Ohioans, totaling more than $2.4 billion in savings. 

State Representative Kevin Ritter today announced that Governor DeWine recently awarded $146,222 to Meigs County Public Transit for several equipment updates and vehicle projects.

COLUMBUS—State Representatives David Thomas (R-Jefferson) and Meredith Craig (R-Smithville) today announced the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 476, legislation to modernize Ohio law to allow nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations, and schools to sell raffle tickets online. 

COLUMBUS—State Representatives David Thomas (R-Jefferson) and Meredith Craig (R-Smithville) today announced the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 476, legislation to modernize Ohio law to allow nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations, and schools to sell raffle tickets online. 

The Ohio House of Representatives today voted to concur on Senate amendments to House Bills 129, 309, 186, and 335 – four initiatives championed by House Republicans that make systematic reforms to curb spikes and provide direct property tax relief to Ohioans, totaling more than $2.4 billion in savings. The package of bills now goes to the Governor’s desk for his signature.

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.

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. 

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 Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today shares a letter sent to Governor Mike DeWine urging immediate action to establish a statewide utility rate class for large data centers in order to protect Ohio families and businesses from looming electricity rate increases. The Democratic lawmakers' letter comes as PJM Interconnection, the regional grid operator serving Ohio and much of the Midwest, prepares for a major procurement process this fall that could saddle residential and small business customers with significant costs associated with rapidly growing electricity demand from data centers if adequate consumer protections are not in place.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced that the Ohio Housing Finance Agency approved this year’s funding for the 9% low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC). Wick Lofts, a 63-unit general occupancy housing development in Youngstown, received $2,241,635 in Federal LIHTC. Wick Lofts will support residents between 30% and 70% of the Area Median Income.

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 Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced that the Ohio Department of Development awarded the Mahoning Valley Manufacturer’s Coalition $250,000 grant. This grant opportunity comes from Governor DeWine’s Office of Workforce Transformation’s Industry Sector Partnership (ISP) Grant Program. The grant focuses on high-demand industries including manufacturing, construction and skilled trades, insurance, information technology, transportation, and health care. Mahoning Valley Manufacturer’s Coalition will use the grant to continue their youth outreach efforts and introduce middle school and high school students to careers in manufacturing. 

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 Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced the passage of Senate Bill 450, the state's biennial capital appropriations budget. The bill allocates nearly $4B for the maintenance, renovation, and construction of state-owned infrastructure, including colleges, universities, school districts, and other community projects.