James M. Hoops News

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, Ohio) – State Representative Meredith Craig (R-Smithville) this week voted in support of Ohio’s Capital Budget bill, a two-year capital improvements budget for state and community projects throughout the state totaling nearly $4 billion.

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – State Representative Jim Hoops (R-Napoleon) recently recognized the Millcreek West Unity FFA Chapter with a commendation, celebrating the 90th anniversary of the chapter.

COLUMBUS, OH — State Representative Latyna M. Humphrey (D–Columbus) today issued the following statement in response to yesterday’s verdict in the case involving Casey Goodson Jr.

State Representatives David Thomas (R-Jefferson), Bill Roemer (R-Richfield), and Jim Hoops (R-Napoleon) today applauded the signing of House Bills 124, 129, 309, 186, and 335 – five initiatives championed by House Republicans that work to curb tax hikes and deliver direct property tax relief to Ohioans, totaling more than $3 billion in savings.  

COLUMBUS, Ohio – State Representative Tom Young (R- Washington Township) announces Ohio’s pro-growth policies deliver number one business ranking.

COLUMBUS—State Representatives Sharon Ray (R-Wadsworth) and Jim Hoops (R-Napoleon) are pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Bill 303, legislation to create the Community Energy Pilot Program, spurring a competitive and diverse energy market in Ohio.

State Representative Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) was recently selected to take part in a one-of-a-kind, bipartisan leadership program through the Council of State Governments’ Midwestern Legislative Conference (MLC).

COLUMBUS- State Representative Jim Hoops (R-Napoleon) announced that the Ohio House of Representatives recently passed House Bill 311, a bipartisan bill he sponsored that designates the third full week of May as “EMS Week” in Ohio. 

COLUMBUS, Ohio – State Representative Jim Hoops (R-Napoleon) today announced that the Ohio Department of Development has released guidelines for the Welcome Home Ohio Program.

Speaker of the Ohio House Matt Huffman (R-Lima) today announced that House Bills 186 and 335, two initiatives that deliver property tax relief to Ohioans with more than $2.4 billion in savings, have been passed by the Ohio House of Representatives. 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Jim Hoops (R-Napoleon) today voted in support of House Bill 162 – the My Child-My Chart Act – legislation that works to allow parents to access their child’s medical charts. 

COLUMBUS—State Representative Jim Hoops (R- Napoleon) yesterday voted in support of House Concurrent Resolution 21 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.

COLUMBUS— State Representative Jim Hoops (R-Napoleon) voted yesterday in support of House Concurrent Resolution 20 - legislation honoring the distinguished service of the men and women of the United Sates Navy and the 250th anniversary of its founding. The resolution, as passed by the Ohio House, recognizes the establishment of the United States Navy on October 13, 1775, its contribution to national defense, and Ohio’s deep naval history.