Jack K. Daniels News

COLUMBUS, Ohio — State Representative Jack Daniels (R-New Franklin) announced today that $1.75 million has been secured through Ohio's Capital Budget Bill to construct a new boathouse at Portage Lakes State Park in Old State Park, providing a modern, permanent home for the marine patrol operations of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and the Summit County Sheriff's Office.

COLUMBUS—State Representatives Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) and Jack Daniels (R-New Franklin) are pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives recently passed Senate Bill 52, omnibus legislation to designate multiple memorial roads across the state and create specialty license plates.

State Representatives Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) and Jack Daniels (R-New Franklin) on Wednesday last week recognized Ashlyn Smith, of Norton City Schools, for being named OHSAA Powerlifting Champion. They honored Ashlyn by presenting her with a resolution, adopted by the House, outlining her achievements and congratulating her on her victory. 

COLUMBUS—State Representatives Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison) and Jack Daniels (R-New Franklin) yesterday provided sponsor testimony before the House Transportation Committee on House Bill 678, commonsense legislation to establish a real-time, online auto insurance verification system in Ohio, holding uninsured drivers accountable. 

State Representatives Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) and Jack Daniels (R-New Franklin) are pleased to announce that the House Concurrent Resolution 22 - legislation to encourage students in grades one through twelve to read the Declaration of Independence in the classroom during the 2025–2026 school year in recognition of its 250th anniversary, is now enrolled.

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) and Jack Daniels (R-New Franklin) announced that legislation to designate the Captain Joshua Michael McClimans Memorial Highway passed through the Ohio House of Representatives unanimously yesterday. 

COLUMBUS— Representatives Jack Daniels (R- New Franklin) and Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Township) today announced legislation aimed at strengthening Ohio’s hate crime statutes by enhancing penalties for politically motivated violence. The introduction of this legislation follows the tragic murder of political commentator Charlie Kirk, and Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman which served as a reminder that attacks targeting individuals based on their political beliefs or affiliations are on a disturbing rise.

State Representative Jack Daniels (R-New Franklin) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives voted to override the Governor’s veto of Item #66, putting into motion landmark property tax reform through a provision that encourages levy transparency and promotes responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars on the local level. 

COLUMBUS—State Representatives Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) and Jack Daniels (R-New Franklin) are pleased to announce that legislation to designate Captain Joshua Michael McClimans Memorial Highway passed out of the House Transportation Committee.