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Pizzulli Highlights Funding for Demolition and Brownfield Remediation Projects in Adams County

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) is pleased to announce that Adams County was recently awarded funding to support local brownfield remediation and building demolition projects.

 
 
Laketran is among the largest recipients of 2024 Urban Transit Grant awards
October 15, 2024
Laketran Receives ODOT Urban Transit Grant

COLUMBUS – Laketran is one of 26 to receive grant funding through the Ohio Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) Urban Transit Program (UTP), announced State Representatives Jamie Callender (R-Concord) and Daniel Troy (D-Willowick). 

 
 
Agenda included resolutions aimed at addressing invasive species entering the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway
October 10, 2024
Successful Great Lakes Commission Meeting Concludes in New York

COLUMBUS – The annual meeting of the Great Lakes Commission concluded in New York today, announced State Representative and Great Lakes Commissioner Jamie Callender (R-Concord). 

 
 
Oelslager Holds Press Conference on Legislation to Continue the State Capital Improvement Program

COLUMBUS—State Rep. Scott Oelslager (R-North Canton) today held a press conference on soon-to-be introduced legislation to provide Ohio voters the opportunity to renew the State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP), which provides funding for local, critical infrastructure projects throughout Ohio. 

 
 
Matthews Thomas Park Receives $75,000 from Capital Budget

COLUMBUS- State Rep. Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) met with the Boston Heights Council to discuss the $75,000 awarded to Matthews Thomas Park through Substitute House Bill 2, in conjunction with State Senator Roegner, the state's two-year construction budget for capital projects across Ohio.

 
 
Agencies Submit Second Year Regulatory Reduction Reports

COLUMBUS – All state agencies required to submit reports on their regulatory reduction activity per Senate Bill 9 (134th General Assembly, McColley/Roegner,) have submitted their reports to the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR), announced JCARR Co-Chairs State Senator Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green) and State Representative Jamie Callender (R-Concord).

 
 
State of Emergency Declared in Scioto County

COLUMBUS—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine yesterday declared a state of emergency in Scioto County, announced State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County). 

 
 
Pizzulli Issues Statement on Flooding in Scioto County

COLUMBUS—State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) today issued the following statement regarding flooding as a result of severe storms in Scioto County last night and into this morning:

 
 
Abrams Issues Statement on Chemical Leak in Whitewater Township

COLUMBUS –State Rep. Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison) today issued the following statement on the chemical leak in Whitewater township that began around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, September 24th:

 
 

COLUMBUS – The Ohio Controlling Board approved funds to support the High School Tech Internship program, which provides students with real-world experience in tech-related roles at an early age, announced State Representative Sarah Fowler Arthur (R-Ashtabula). 

 
 
Legislation helps equip first responders to assist individuals with special needs
May 14, 2025
Rep. Teska Announces Passage of Keith's Law

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives Wednesday passed Keith’s Law, legislation to enhance first responders’ ability to assist individuals with special needs during emergencies, announced State Representative Michelle Teska (R-Clearcreek Township).

 
 
Speaker Huffman and Representative Workman Welcome Florida Governor DeSantis to Ohio for Discussion on Setting Congressional Term Limits

Speaker of the Ohio House Matt Huffman (R-Lima) and State Representative Heidi Workman (R-Rootstown) today welcomed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to the Ohio Statehouse to discuss House Joint Resolution 3 (H.J.R 3), legislation that calls for Congressional term limits through a convention of states. 

 
 
House Committee Begins Hearings on Bill to Create the Foster-to-College Scholarship Program

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Sharon Ray (R-Wadsworth) recently provided sponsor testimony before the House Workforce and Higher Education Committee on House Bill 25, legislation to establish the Foster-to-College Scholarship Program. 

 
 
Ohio House Passes Resolution to Establish Nurses Week in Ohio

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives last week passed House Resolution 87, legislation to establish Nurses Week in the State of Ohio, announced State Representative Matthew Kishman (R-Minerva).

 
 
Roemer Welcomes New Business to the 31st House District

COLUMBUS—State Representative Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) recently participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Wendy’s located in the Village of Boston Heights. 

 
 
Hoops, Robinson Introduce Resolution to Urge Congress to Designate the Buckeye Trail as a National Scenic Trail

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Jim Hoops (R-Napoleon) and Phillip M. Robinson, Jr. (D-Solon) recently introduced a House Concurrent Resolution to urge U.S. Congress to designate the Buckeye Trail as a National Scenic Trail.

 
 
Ohio House of Representatives Honors OSU Football Team's National Championship Win with Resolution on House Floor

The Ohio House of Representatives yesterday recognized The Ohio State University football team, including Head Coach Ryan Day and four players, on the House floor with a resolution, commending them for their National Championship victory in January.

 
 
House Committee Begins Hearings on Aspen Runnels' Law

COLUMBUS—The House Judiciary Committee Wednesday began hearings on House Bill 203, Aspen Runnels’ Law, announced bill sponsor, State Representative Thomas Hall (R- Madison Twp.).

 
 
House Committee Begins Hearings on Bill to Ensure a Legal Workforce in Ohio

COLUMBUS – The House Commerce and Labor Committee Wednesday began hearings on House Bill 246, commonsense legislation that uplifts the Ohio worker by requiring employers to use the E-Verify program to verify the employment eligibility of new hires, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron). 

 
 

State Representatives Nick Santucci (R-Niles) and Ty Mathews (R-Findlay) are pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Resolution 60 – legislation supporting the relocation of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Headquarters to Cleveland, Ohio. 

 
 
House Bill 400 aims to provide access to medigap coverage for patients diagnosed with ALS and ESRD
April 11, 2024
Representatives Callender and Sweeney Provide Sponsor Testimony on Bill to Expand Medigap Coverage

COLUMBUS–The House Insurance Committee yesterday held sponsor testimony on House Bill 400, announced bill sponsors, State Representatives Jamie Callender (R-Concord) and Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Westlake). House Bill 400 aims to extend Medigap coverage to patients in Ohio diagnosed with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). While ESRD and ALS patients are federally eligible to receive Medicare Part B Coverage, Ohio does not allow them to purchase Medigap coverage. 

 
 
HB 350 will dedicate the portion of State Route 44 between Prouty Road and Mentor Avenue
April 10, 2024
House Transportation Committee Passes Bill to Declare Lance Corporal Austin B. Schwenk Memorial Highway

COLUMBUS – The House Transportation Committee yesterday unanimously passed House Bill 350, which will dedicate a portion of State Route 44 between Mentor Avenue and Prouty Road as Lance Corporal Austin B. Schwenk Memorial Highway, announced State Representatives Jamie Callender (R-Concord) and Daniel Troy (D-Wickliffe). 

 
 

COLUMBUS- The House Aviation and Aerospace Committee today began hearings on House Bill 185, legislation that will reform Ohio’s classification and regulation framework around airports, heliports, vertiports, and spaceports. The bill is sponsored by State Representatives Jamie Callender (R-Concord) and Sarah Fowler Arthur (R-Ashtabula).

 
 
Callender, Fowler Arthur Provide Testimony on Legislation to Enact the Airspace Protection Act

COLUMBUS- The House Aviation and Aerospace Committee today began hearings on House Bill 185, legislation that will reform Ohio’s classification and regulation framework around airports, heliports, vertiports, and spaceports. The bill is sponsored by State Representatives Jamie Callender (R-Concord) and Sarah Fowler Arthur (R-Ashtabula).

 
 
Carruthers Testifies in Support of Lauren's Law

COLUMBUS –State Representative Sara Carruthers (R-Hamilton) today provided testimony before the House Families and Aging Committee on House Bill 465, known as Lauren’s Law.

 
 
House Committee Begins Hearings on Bill to Set Statewide Standards for Real Estate Representation Agreements

COLUMBUS—The House Civil Justice Committee today began hearings on House Bill 466, legislation to establish minimum standards for what must be included in real estate representation agreements, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland) .

 
 
House Committee Begins Hearings on Bill to Update Ohio Name, Image, and Likeness Law

COLUMBUS—The House Government Oversight Committee today began hearings on House Bill 367, legislation to update Ohio’s name, image, and likeness rights and protect Ohioans from unauthorized uses of their identities, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. Brett Hillyer (R-Uhrichsville).

 
 
House Committee Passes Bill to Exempt Certain Information from Public Record for First Responders

COLUMBUS—The House Civil Justice Committee 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.).

 
 
A grant fund will be created to establish employer-based childcare facilities.
April 9, 2024

COLUMBUS –State Representatives Andrea White (R-Kettering) and Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) today introduced legislation to stimulate public private partnerships designed to increase access to on-site and near-site child care for Ohio families and employers. 

 
 
Ghanbari Announces Economic Development Projects in Wood County

COLUMBUS – State Representative Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) announced that two companies located in Wood County were recently awarded tax credit funding that will result in local economic development and job creation.

 
 
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