Melanie Miller News

State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) yesterday announced the introduction of the Baby Olivia Act, legislation that would enhance health education in Ohio public schools by requiring the inclusion of a medically accurate video about early human growth and development in school curriculum in grades three through twelve. 

COLUMBUS – Invited on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel and the Consulate General of Israel in New York, State Representatives Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill), Melanie Miller (R- Ashland), Ty Mathews (R-Findlay), and Eric Synenberg (D-Beachwood) recently participated in 50 States One Israel, a historic bipartisan delegation uniting state legislators from across the United States. 

State Representatives Josh Williams (R–Sylvania Twp.) and Melanie Miller (R–Ashland) today announced they recently introduced the Right to Know Act – legislation that would require hospitals and other healthcare providers to offer genetic testing to confirm paternity when a child is born to unwed parents.

State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) today announced that Ohio’s tourism industry welcomed over 240 million visitors in 2024, supporting thousands of local businesses and attractions across the state, generating over $57 billion in revenue, according to the Ohio Department of Development. 

State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) attended the White House State Leadership Conference last week alongside more than 50 Ohio lawmakers and other officials. 

COLUMBUS – The Ohio House Pro-Life Caucus, a coalition of legislators committed to advancing a culture of life in Ohio, held its inaugural meeting of the 136th General Assembly. State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) was officially named Chair of the caucus, which now comprises 31 state representatives dedicated to creating policy that protects life, empowers women, and strengthens families across the state.

State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) this week voted in support of Am. Sub. House Bill 96 – the State Operating Budget. The budget plan, which allocates funding for state programs and operations for the next two years, includes provisions that aim to protect freedom, family and fiscal responsibility – approving historic property tax relief for Ohioans, implementing a flat tax rate and providing a record amount of state funding for school districts. 

State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) provided sponsor testimony on House Bill 296, legislation she is sponsoring that provides a 180-day grace period on court-assessed fines and fees for recently formerly incarcerated Ohioans as they reenter society. 

State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland), recently welcomed Miss Ohio 2024, Stephanie Finoti, to the Ohio Statehouse and honored her with a formal commendation in the House Chamber.

State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) today voted in support of House Bill 247 – also known as “Avery’s Law” – legislation that would establish new requirements on vicious dog owners to prevent dog attacks.