Jamie Callender News

COLUMBUS—The State of Ohio Controlling Board today approved the transfer of funding for Lakeland Community College to support the College’s workforce development efforts, announced State Rep. Jamie Callender (R-Concord). Funding for this project is part of a $5.6 million investment made in Lake County’s career tech and performing arts centers as part of HB 687 (134th General Assembly).

Columbus, Ohio – The Ohio House of Representatives last week passed House Bill 33, the state’s main operating budget, with a sweeping vote of 67-30, announced State Rep. Jamie Callender (R- Concord). 

COLUMBUS—The Senate Local Government Committee today began hearings on House Bill 61, which will designate “James A. Garfield Day” in honor of the 20th President of the United States, announced State Representative Jamie Callender (R-Concord). 

COLUMBUS—The Ohio EPA awarded an H2Ohio grant to be used towards water quality efforts in the Mentor Marsh, announced State Representative Jamie Callender (R-Concord). 

Columbus, Ohio – The Ohio House of Representatives today voted to not concur on Senate amendments to HB33, the State’s main operating budget, announced Representative Jamie Callender (R-Concord). 

Columbus, Ohio – The Ohio House of Representatives yesterday unanimously passed House Bill 61, declaring November 19th as James A. Garfield Day, announced joint sponsors Representative Jamie Callender (R- Concord) and Representative Dan Troy (D- Willowick). This vote came after unanimous passage by the House State and Local Government Committee back in March. 

COLUMBUS—State Representatives Jamie Callender (R-Concord) and Casey Weinstein (D-Hudson) introduced bipartisan legislation this month that would legalize adult-use cannabis in Ohio.

Columbus, Ohio – Representative Jamie Callender (R – Concord) spoke Wednesday at the School Choice Rally on the steps of the Ohio Statehouse. 

Columbus, Ohio – the Ohio House of Representative passed HB33, the state operating budget, this afternoon, announced State Representative Jamie Callender (R-Concord). The vote on HB 33 comes after 4 months of hearings, amendments, and input from constituents regarding how the state should spend its money over the next two fiscal years. Among the major proposals in the House Budget are a $1 billion dollar tax cut, the largest increase in state support for K-12 education in Ohio’s history, and continued investment in career technical training. 

Columbus, Ohio – The Ohio House Finance Committee adopted an omnibus amendment package for HB33, the state operating budget, this afternoon and favorably reported HB33 for a vote from the full House, announced State Representative Jamie Callender (R-Concord). This omnibus amendment package comes after an additional week of hearings following the adoption of substitute HB33 on April 18, 2023.