Matthew Kishman News

COLUMBUS— State Representative Matthew Kishman (R-Minerva) supported the Ohio House’s passage of the Human Trafficking Prevention Act Wednesday, legislation to increase criminal penalties for human trafficking, kidnapping and abduction.

COLUMBUS—State Representative Matthew Kishman (R-Minerva) is pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 131, bipartisan legislation to prohibit law enforcement agencies from using quotas for arrests and citations.

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives last week passed House Resolution 87, legislation to establish Nurses Week in the State of Ohio, announced State Representative Matthew Kishman (R-Minerva).

COLUMBUS—State Representative Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) recently served at the Akron Soap Box Derby, a STEM-based educational program for students in grades 3-12. 

State Representative Matthew Kishman (R-Minerva) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives concurred on Senate amendments to Sub. House Bill 15 – a market-driven initiative that will improve affordability for consumers and increase energy generation, resulting in a more reliable grid. This legislation supports Ohio’s economic growth by ensuring access to reliable, affordable energy.

COLUMBUS—State Representative Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) was pleased to welcome the Archbishop Hoban High School’s Mock Trial Team, the 2025 Ohio Center for Law-Related Education (OCLRE) State Champions, to the Ohio Statehouse to celebrate their state championship win.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Matthew Kishman(R-Minerva) recently voted in support of Am. Sub. House Bill 96 – the House’s version of the State Operating Budget. This forward-looking, fiscally responsible budget plan invests in Ohio families and the state’s future – approving over $4 billion in record property tax relief for Ohioans and ensuring that every school district in the state receives an increase in school funding in fiscal years 2026 and 2027. 

COLUMBUS— “For 30 years, Northeast Ohio has been unfairly burdened by E-Check,” said State Representative Bill Roemer (R-Richfield). “It is far past time to address this problem, and I encourage citizens to reach out to eviscerate this burden.”  

Representative Matthew Kishman (R-Minerva) recently voted in support of Senate Bill 1 – legislation that works to bring a “Students First” agenda to Ohio public universities. 

COLUMBUS—State Representative Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) recently recognized the 160th Anniversary of Temple Israel Akron, commemorating the occasion with a commendation from the Ohio House of Representatives. 

State Representative Matthew Kishman (R-Minerva) today voted in support of House Bill 15 – a market-driven initiative that aims to boost power generation in Ohio, improve affordability for ratepayers and increase reliability within the state’s electrical grid.

COLUMBUS—State Representative Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) recently celebrated the grand opening of the Girl Scouts Vivian von Gruenigen, MD STEM Center of Excellence, commemorating the occasion with a commendation from the Ohio House of Representatives. 

COLUMBUS — State Representative Matthew Kishman (R-Minerva) voted to adopt the 1905 Wright Flyer III as the official state airplane Wednesday when the Ohio House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 24. The aircraft was first flown by Orville and Wilbur Wright at Huffman Prairie outside of Dayton, Ohio and is recognized as the world’s first practical airplane, staying in flight for 39 minutes and 24 seconds on Oct. 5, 1905.

COLUMBUS—State Representative Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) recently participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Wendy’s located in the Village of Boston Heights. 

COLUMBUS—State Representative Matthew Kishman (R-Minerva) announced that the Ohio House of Representatives approved House Bill 28. This legislation aims to simplify Ohio’s property tax system, promote transparency, and avoid unintended property tax increases by eliminating replacement property tax levies.

COLUMBUS—State Representative Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) recently participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the new animal hospital at the Akron Zoo.