Dontavius L. Jarrells News

Representative David Thomas (R-Jefferson) and Representative Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) have introduced new legislation aimed at streamlining the process for large townships in Ohio to incorporate into cities or municipalities. The bill addresses the challenges faced by large townships that have grown to function similarly to cities but lack the ability to incorporate due to restrictions currently in place.

State Representatives Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) and Thomas Hall (R-Madison Twp.) have introduced House Bill 737 – legislation that would require cash payments to be rounded to a nickel.

COLUMBUS – Majority Whip Nick Santucci (R-Niles) is pleased to announce that numerous local school districts in Trumbull County and the greater Lake to River Region were recently awarded funding from the Ohio School Bus Safety Grant Program—totaling more than $1 million.

State Representatives Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) and Thomas Hall (R-Madison Twp.) have introduced House Bill 737 – legislation that would require cash payments to be rounded to a nickel.

Representative David Thomas (R-Jefferson) and Representative Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) have introduced new legislation aimed at streamlining the process for large townships in Ohio to incorporate into cities or municipalities. The bill addresses the challenges faced by large townships that have grown to function similarly to cities but lack the ability to incorporate due to restrictions currently in place.

COLUMBUS, OH — State Representative Tim Barhorst (R–Fort Loramie) this week sent a letter to the Ohio State University Board of Trustees encouraging them to give full and fair consideration to Lieutenant Governor Jim Tressel as they select the next president of The Ohio State University.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) is pleased to announce that numerous local school districts in Gallia, Jackson, and Lawrence Counties were recently awarded funding from the Ohio School Bus Safety Grant Program—totaling more than $335,800. 

Representative David Thomas (R-Jefferson) and Representative Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) have introduced new legislation aimed at streamlining the process for large townships in Ohio to incorporate into cities or municipalities. The bill addresses the challenges faced by large townships that have grown to function similarly to cities but lack the ability to incorporate due to restrictions currently in place.

Columbus, OH — State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) this week provided sponsor testimony in the Senate Education Committee on the Baby Olivia Act, legislation that enhances science education in Ohio public schools by requiring the inclusion of a medically accurate video about early human development in school curriculum.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Craig (R-Smithville) is pleased to announce that numerous local school districts in Wayne County were recently awarded funding from the Ohio School Bus Safety Grant Program—totaling more than $195,000. 

Majority Whip Santucci (R-Niles) today announced that Trumbull, Mahoning, and Columbiana Counties were awarded funding through the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Improvement Program.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Kellie Deeter (R-Norwalk) is pleased to announce that numerous local school districts in Huron and Lorain Counties were recently awarded funding from the Ohio School Bus Safety Grant Program—totaling more than $100,898. 

State Representative Diane Mullins (R-Hamilton) today applauded the recent announcement by Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Development that the city of Hamilton in Butler County will receive a $2.5 million grant to support the creation of workforce housing through the Residential Economic Development District (REDD) program.

Majority Whip Nick Santucci (R-Niles) today released the following statement upon learning about Insight Hospital and Medical Center returning their license to the State of Ohio.