Haraz N. Ghanbari News

COLUMBUS, Ohio — State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) released the following statement Friday regarding Governor DeWine’s veto of Substitute House Bill 68:

“I’m disappointed the Governor has vetoed Substitute House Bill 68. His failure to support the legislature’s efforts to protect our children and ensure that females can compete on a level playing field, not against biological males, is both frustrating and disheartening,” Ghanbari said. “I voted for the SAFE Act and Save Women’s Sports Act on June 21, 2023. Due to a medical emergency, I was not in attendance for the concurrence vote of the Senate changes Dec. 13, 2023; however, I look forward to working with House leadership and will once again stand up for our children by voting to override his veto at the earliest opportunity.”

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) has released the following statement Friday after becoming the victim of a swatting incident at his home.  

“This afternoon I was contacted by the Perrysburg Police Department after their dispatch received communication indicating an individual has been shot at our residence,” Ghanbari said. “This false report prompted a response by law enforcement officers who arrived on scene and swiftly cleared our home.”

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) announced Thursday more than $1.1 million has been awarded to projects in Wood County, including improvements to public safety and library facilities at Bowling Green State University, improvements to the Ohio National Guard’s Walbridge Armory, and the Chessie Circle Trail Project. The State Controlling Board approved the measure during Monday’s meeting.

BOWLING GREEN — State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg), recognized retiring Department of Higher Education Chancellor Randy Gardner with a resolution from the Ohio House of Representatives Tuesday during halftime of the Bowling Green State University versus South Carolina Women’s Basketball game in front of one of the largest crowds in Stroh Center history. Gardner served as the department’s 10th chancellor.

State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) is encouraging farmers throughout Wood County to take advantage of the H2Ohio program available to them. The program seeks to provide financial and technical assistance to enact best agriculture practices.

State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) recently visited Otsego High School to present a commendation recognizing the five-star overall rating on the Ohio School Report Card. The representative spoke with students, staff, faculty and administrators during the visit.

State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) voted to approve a resolution on Wednesday that supports Israel. The legislation passed overwhelmingly in the Ohio House. 

State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) introduced “The Workforce and Safe Patient Care Act,” during a press conference Wednesday at the Statehouse. Ghanbari, joined by joint-sponsor Rep. Elgin Rogers Jr. (D-Toledo), and nurses from across Ohio, noted the legislation is vital to address the workforce shortage for nurses and improving the quality care for patients.

The third round of body-worn camera grants is now available, and State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) encourages Wood County law enforcement agencies to submit their applications for this funding opportunity.