Kevin Ritter News

COLUMBUS—State Representatives Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) and Christine Cockley (D-Columbus) today announced that the Ohio House passed House Resolution 227 – a measure urging the United States Department of Justice to expedite the connection between the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) databases.

COLUMBUS, Ohio – State Representative Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) today voted in support of House Bill 258 – legislation that would streamline the Registrar of Motor Vehicles’ license renewal process by electronically notifying Ohioans to renew their license no less than 15 days before it expires. 

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus), a dedicated advocate for equity and justice, will serve as the keynote speaker at two prominent events honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Open to the public, these events provide an opportunity to reflect on Dr. King’s enduring impact and the ongoing pursuit of civil rights and equality.

State Representative Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) today announced that the Ohio Department of Development has released guidelines for the Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program.

COLUMBUS — Governor Mike DeWine Wednesday signed House Bill (HB) 106, the Pay Stub Protection Act, into law, marking a historic victory for working families across Ohio. The bipartisan legislation, sponsored by State Reps. Dontavius Jarrells (D-Columbus) and Scott Lipps (R-Franklin), ensures that all Ohio workers receive a pay stub from their employers, enhancing transparency, accountability, and fairness in the workplace.

State Representative Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) yesterday voted in support of an initiative that continues the Ohio House Majority Caucus’s leadership on delivering property tax relief to Ohioans for billions in savings. 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Dontavius Jarrells (D-Columbus) Monday was officially sworn in to serve another term representing Ohio’s 1st House District and has once again earned the support of his colleagues to continue as House Assistant Minority Leader.

State Representative Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) today announced that the Ohio Department of Development has released guidelines for the latest round of funding through the Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program, which helps communities tear down unsafe and vacant structures to prepare sites for future development.

COLUMBUS—State Representatives Adam Holmes (R-Nashport) and Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) are pleased to announce the Ohio House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation to designate a portion of State Route 13 in Athens County as Marshal Teddy Ray Holcomb Memorial Highway.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) today voted in support of House Concurrent Resolution 23 – legislation recognizing the 250th anniversary of the United States Army, Chaplain Corps.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland), president of the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus (OLBC), fellow OLBC members Sen. Catherine D. Ingram (D-Cincinnati), Sen. Hearcel F. Craig (D-Columbus), Rep. Dontavius Jarrells (D-Columbus) and Ohio Organizing Collaborative’s Deidra Reese held a press conference Tuesday to dispel the false claims and disinformation being spread concerning Issue 1’s impact on Black voters. 

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives today adopted 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, announced State Representative Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta).

State Representative Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) today announced that the application for the Capitol Square Foundation (CSF) School Transportation Grant opens today, September 15, and will close September 22 at 11:59 p.m. 

State Representative Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) announced that the Ohio Office of Budget and Management recently approved the release of funding to support several key community projects in the 94th House District.