Jamie Callender News

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D–Parma) today welcomed new guidance issued by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) that aligns Ohio’s implementation of SNAP work requirements with updated federal guidance protecting vulnerable Ohioans ages 60 to 64.

COLUMBUS – With the deadline for all state agencies to submit their rule reduction reports having passed, all but four agencies have or are on track to hit their target of a 10% reduction in regulatory restrictions, announced Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR) Chair, State Rep. Jamie Callender (R-Concord). 

COLUMBUS—The Center for Legislative Accountability recently awarded State Representative Jamie Callender (R-Concord) the Award for Conservative Excellence based on his conservative voting record.

COLUMBUS – Lake County School Districts continue to show improvement in the 2022-2023 school year state report card, announced State Representative Jamie Callender (R-Concord). This includes the Kirtland and Perry School Districts achieving a 5-star rating, the highest overall rating that can be achieved by a district, which places them in the top 12% of schools in Ohio. 

COLUMBUS—State Representative Jamie Callender (R-Concord) today sent a letter (attached) to Governor Mike DeWine urging him to make an emergency declaration and provide additional recovery resources for Lake County as a result of recent damages caused by severe weather.

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.