COLUMBUS – State Rep. Hall (D-Akron) today announced that the Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) has released 2025-2026 School Report Card data. Report cards are designed to give parents, communities, educators, and policymakers information about the performance of districts and schools — to celebrate achievement and success as well as identify areas for improvement.
COLUMBUS- House Bill 661, legislation that regulates imitation meat and egg products, has been introduced by State Representative Roy Klopfenstein (R- Haviland) and State Representative Jack Daniels (R- New Franklin).
COLUMBUS— On Friday, June 12, State Rep. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) joined the Ohio Association of Meat Processors, the Ohio Department of Agriculture, and other legislators on a tour of Heffelfinger’s Meats, Inc., the largest harvesting facility in Ohio.
COLUMBUS – State Rep. Tom Young (R-Washington Twp.) today announced the Ohio House has approved six bills addressing a variety of issues, including measures to provide testing relief to Ohio’s schools, improve health outcomes, and support Ohio’s business climate.
COLUMBUS– After the Ohio Supreme Court today ruled the latest congressional map unconstitutional, State Rep. Jeff Crossman (D-Parma) renewed his call for a Criminal Complaint against the Ohio Redistricting Commission for dereliction of duty and violating their oath of office.
Rep. Barhorst strongly supports similar initiative in the Ohio House
State Representative Tim Barhorst (R-Ft. Loramie) on Friday last week attended a meeting in Cleveland, Ohio, with Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, who discussed the federal healthcare CHOICE arrangements, formerly known as Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs) – a system to provide employers and workers with flexibility when deciding on health insurance.
Application Opens December 8, 2025
State Representative Bob Peterson (R-Sabina) today announced that the Ohio Department of Development has released guidelines for the Welcome Home Ohio Program.
COLUMBUS—State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) is reaffirming her unwavering support for the Second Amendment and House Bill 495, the Freedom to Carry Act, urging the Ohio House to move the legislation forward when lawmakers return. Miller is a co-sponsor of the legislation, introduced by State Representatives Jennifer Gross and Josh Williams, which remains pending in the House Public Safety Committee.
COLUMBUS – Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman (R-Lima) today released the following statement upon the unanimous adoption of a congressional district plan by the Ohio Redistricting Commission:
State Representative Tim Barhorst (R- Ft. Loramie) is pleased to share that Governor DeWine recently announced $92 million in awards through the Rural Health Transformation Program to expand access to quality healthcare in rural Ohio.
$88 Million Available Through the Program
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Majority Whip Nick Santucci (R-Niles) today announced that the Ohio Department of Development has released guidelines for the Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program.
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – State Representative Sharon Ray (R-Wadsworth) today announced that the Ohio Senate unanimously passed House Bill 56, legislation to designate a portion of State Route 421 as the Corporal David James Amheiser Memorial Highway.
Bill updates "Move Over" Law in effort to protect first responders, roadway workers
(COLUMBUS, OHIO) – State Representative Thad Claggett (R-Licking County) yesterday voted in support of legislation strengthening Ohio’s Move Over Law and promoting public safety passed through the Ohio House of Representatives unanimously.
Bill aims to educate Ohio students about early human development
State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) is pleased to share that she recently provided sponsor testimony in House Education Committee on House Bill 485 – The Baby Olivia Act – legislation that would enhance science education in Ohio public schools by requiring the inclusion of a medically accurate video about early human development in school curriculum. Several proponents of House Bill 485 provided testimony this week in Committee.
Columbus, OH — Representative David Thomas (R-Jefferson) has introduced the CASH (Currency Access to Spend Here) Act, a bill aimed at ensuring all Ohioans have the ability to use cash for transactions at both private businesses and government entities. H.B. 554 would respond to concerns from constituents who have faced difficulties when businesses or government offices refused to accept cash as payment
COLUMBUS –State Representative Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) today released a statement in response to President Trump highlighting Toledo, Ohio during his remarks in Japan:
Legislation to empower rehabilitation and strengthen workforce
COLUMBUS—Majority Whip Santucci (R-Niles) is pleased to announce the Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Bill 268, legislation to update the Certificate of Qualification for Employment (CQE) program, enhancing its effectiveness for Ohioans going through the rehabilitation process while strengthening Ohio’s workforce.
Electronic notification would remind Ohioans of upcoming license renewal
State Representatives Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Kellie Deeter (R-Norwalk) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 258 – legislation that would streamline the Registrar of Motor Vehicles’ license renewal process by electronically notifying Ohioans to renew their license no less than 15 days before it expires.
