Republican News

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives 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—Three projects in Butler County were recently awarded a Recycle Ohio Grant by the Ohio EPA to be used towards projects that encourage recycling and implement litter prevention efforts, announced State Rep. Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester).

COLUMBUS—State Rep. Jay Edwards (R-Nelsonville) is pleased to announce that $32,249,414 will be directed towards waterfront redevelopment projects in Meigs and Morgan Counties as part of the newly created Ohio’s Wonderful Waterfronts Initiative.

COLUMBUS—The House Government Oversight Committee today began hearings on House Bill 471, legislation that will allow any eligible voter, regardless of political party affiliation, to protest an individual’s candidacy for a political party nomination, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. Rodney Creech (R-West Alexandria). 

COLUMBUS –The House Criminal Justice Committee today began hearings on House Bill 478, legislation to provide homeowners remedies against squatting and increases penalties for squatting, announced bill sponsors, State Reps. Jeff LaRe (R-Violet Twp.) and Jay Edwards (R-Nelsonville).

COLUMBUS –The House Criminal Justice Committee today began hearings on House Bill 478, legislation to provide homeowners remedies against squatting and increases penalties for squatting, announced bill sponsors, State Reps. Jeff LaRe (R-Violet Twp.) and Jay Edwards (R-Nelsonville).

COLUMBUS—The House Behavioral Health Committee today began hearings on House Concurrent Resolution 16, which will recognize the importance of perinatal mental health, announced resolution sponsor, State Rep. Sharon Ray (R-Wadsworth).

COLUMBUS—The House Transportation Committee today passed House Bill 380, legislation to establish the Tuscarawas Valley Memorial Highway, announced bill sponsors, State Reps. Brett Hillyer (R-Uhrichsville) and Kevin Miller (R-Newark). 

COLUMBUS—State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) is pleased to announce that $16,387,086 will be directed towards a waterfront redevelopment project in Brown County as part of the newly created Ohio’s Wonderful Waterfronts Initiative.

COLUMBUS—State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) is pleased to announce that $34,216,387 will be directed towards a waterfront redevelopment project in Scioto County as part of the newly created Ohio’s Wonderful Waterfronts Initiative.

COLUMBUS – The House Pensions Committee passed legislation sponsored by State Representative Adam Bird (R-New Richmond) establishing a School Employee Retirement System (SERS) contribution-based benefit cap. 

Delaware County Republican Brian Lorenz (R-Powell) has been appointed to fill the unexpired term for the 60th House District seat after the untimely passing of State Representative Kris Jordan.

State Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County) announces local funding for organizations in Kent and Aurora for the arts. The funds are through the Ohio Arts Economic Relief Grant Program.

Scioto County Republican Justin Pizzulli has been sworn in to fill the unexpired term for the 90th House District seat, which was previously held by Brian Baldridge (R-Winchester). 

On Wednesday, State Rep. Jena Powell’s (R-Arcanum) “Save Women’s Sports Act” legislation passed in the House Higher Education Committee. The bill ensures that biological males cannot compete in female-only sports in Ohio.

State Reps. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) and Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) have introduced legislation modernizing the statutes authorizing the Cosmetology and Barber Board. The bill updates the statutes to harmonize the regulations and processes of the board and better serve licensees.

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.

COLUMBUS— State Representatives Darrell Kick (R-Loudonville) and Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) have introduced legislation that would add several federally recognized agricultural days into the Ohio Revised Code. 

COLUMBUS – The Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) yesterday appointed State Rep. Thomas Hall (R-Madison Twp.) to the Statewide Emergency Services Internet Protocol Network Steering Committee.

State Rep. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) presented a resolution on Monday to the Ashland Women’s Basketball team on the House floor of the Statehouse in Columbus. The representative invited the team to recognize their NCAA Division II national championship win earlier this year.