Republican News

State Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel (R-Columbiana County) is celebrating National Children’s Book Week by touring the district’s elementary schools to read to students across the region. The designated week runs from Nov. 6-12.

State Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel (R-Columbiana County) announces funding for the Columbiana County Sheriff’s Office to be used for their local drug task force in order to mitigate drug trafficking and push for substance use awareness and prevention.

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.

State Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel (R-Columbiana County) held her first “Coffee with Constituents” event in Columbiana on Monday. The representative encouraged residents to attend to ask questions, voice concerns or to discuss ideas.

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. 

State Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel (R-Columbiana County) secured a deduction for taxpayers impacted by the East Palestine derailment from their state income tax and rail safety measures. Robb Blasdel pushed for these amendments into the state budget, which was approved by the General Assembly and signed into law.

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 Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel (R-Columbiana County) 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.

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 Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel (R-Columbiana County) has issued the following statement regarding the announcement of a $1.9 million grant for a wastewater infrastructure project in East Liverpool:

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.

Legislation to modernize and streamline the municipal net profits tax regarding remote work passed today in the Ohio House, which was spearheaded by State Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel (R-Columbiana County). The representative spoke to the bill on the House floor. 

COLUMBUS, OH — State Representative Bob Peterson (R-Sabina) today announced the Garnet A. Wilson Public Library of Pike County has been awarded $12,204 through the State Library of Ohio’s Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Competitive Grants program.

State Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel (R-Columbiana County) announces the State Controlling Board approved the transfer of $5 million to be used for the East Palestine Emergency Support Program. The program will provide loans to assist impacted businesses with ongoing expenses, working capital needs, and recovery efforts associated with the train derailment.

State Representative Monica Robb Blasdel (R-New Waterford) 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 Representatives Adam Mathews’ (R-Lebanon) and Monica Robb Blasdel’s (R-Columbiana County) legislation to streamline tax reporting requirements for remote workers unanimously passed during its committee hearing Tuesday. 

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. 

State Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel (R-Columbiana County) has introduced a bill aimed at protecting healthcare workers and patients from harmful surgical smoke exposure. Robb Blasdel spoke to the bill during its first committee hearing today.

State Representative Ty Mathews (R-Findlay) today announced that Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 184, legislation that marks a major advancement in protecting the rights and futures of Ohio’s student-athletes. The bill, which focuses on the regulation of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) contracts and the conduct of athlete agents, sets a new standard for fairness and accountability in collegiate athletics.

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.