J. Kyle Koehler News

COLUMBUS – The Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Concurrent Resolution 13 urging Congress to enact The Sunshine Protection Act of 2021, which would make daylight saving time (DST) the permanent standard time.

COLUMBUS – The Ohio House of Representatives today approved broad protections for Ohio’s employees against COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Kyle Koehler (R-Springfield) Thursday chose to vote against Substitute Senate Bill 258, the proposed congressional map for Ohio based on the results of the 2020 federal census. 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Kyle Koehler (R-Springfield) announces the Village of South Charleston will receive a water improvement grant for $641,800 to address water quality and public health concerns of the wastewater treatment plant.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Kyle Koehler (R-Springfield) today announced Gabriel Brothers Inc. (Gabe’s) will be opening a new distribution center in Springfield. The $77.5 million project is expected to create over 800 full-time positions over the course of five years and, as a result, generate $27.8 million in new annual payroll.

COLUMBUS – The Ohio House Representatives today concurred with Senate amendments made to House Bill 21, which supports raising awareness for the importance of organ donation.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Kyle Koehler (R-Springfield) today accepted the Guardian of Small Business Award presented by the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB). This award is reserved for legislators who consistently vote with small businesses on key issues identified by small business owners.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Kyle Koehler (R-Springfield) today announced Developmental Disabilities of Clark County, in collaboration with Quest Inc., is offering a grant opportunity for youth and young adults between 14-26 years of age with developmental disabilities, residing in Clark County.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Kyle Koehler (R-Springfield) today applauded Surati Sweet Mart’s (Surati) announcement of its expansion to Springfield, creating 108 new jobs and investing $3,387,030 in new payroll. The project is a collaboration with JobsOhio, the Dayton Development Coalition, the Ohio Department of Development and the Greater Springfield Partnership.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Kyle Koehler (R-Springfield) introduced legislation today to increase the penalty for repeated criminal offenders who are found illegally in possession of a firearm after losing that right under state and federal law.