Monica Robb Blasdel News

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Beth Lear (R-Galena) and Monica Robb Blasdel (R-New Waterford) this week introduced House Bill 498, the Ohio Self Defense Act, to ensure Ohioans are fully protected when exercising their right to self-defense. 

COLUMBUS— State Representative Monica Robb Blasdel (R-New Waterford) voted this week in support of House Concurrent Resolution 20 - legislation honoring the distinguished service of the men and women of the United Sates Navy and the 250th anniversary of its founding. The resolution, as passed by the Ohio House, recognizes the establishment of the United States Navy on October 13, 1775, its contribution to national defense, and Ohio’s deep naval history.

– State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) is pleased to share that Governor DeWine today announced that the City of Lorain will receive nearly $1 million through the Brownfield remediation grant.

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives today passed legislation to designate the fourth Thursday of January as NASA Day of Remembrance, announced State Representative Monica Robb Blasdel (R-New Waterford). 

COLUMBUS—State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) is pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Bill 644, legislation to improve the efficiency of public colleges in Ohio by incentivizing the adoption of evidence-based practices proven to help students succeed.  

COLUMBUS – State Representative Monica Robb Blasdel (R-New Waterford) today announced the launch of the Fourth Grade History Pass, a new initiative from America 250-Ohio that gives all Ohio fourth graders free general admission to participating history museums and historic sites during the 2025-2026 school year.

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Gayle Manning (R-North Ridgeville) and Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Westlake) today provided sponsor testimony before the House Community Revitalization Committee on House Bill (HB) 758, the “Brenna Brossard SUDEP Awareness Act.” 

State Representative Monica Robb Blasdel (R-New Waterford) today announced that the application for the Capitol Square Foundation (CSF) School Transportation Grant is now open and will close September 22 at 11:59 p.m. 

State Representative Monica Robb Blasdel (R-New Waterford) is pleased to share that the month of September officially marks the beginning of Ohio’s fall hunting season.

State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) is pleased to share that America 250 Ohio recently announced the Ohio Transportation Trail, an initiative highlighting locations across the state that have shaped the nation’s transportation system into what it is today.

State Representative Monica Robb Blasdel (R-New Waterford) 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. 

COLUMBUS—State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) is pleased to announce that the Ohio Controlling Board recently approved the release of $115,000 to support renovations across several Lorain Safe Harbor facilities serving survivors of domestic violence in Lorain County. 

(Columbus, Ohio) – State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) is pleased to share that 10 schools in her district were designated as members of the 2026 Purple Star Class by the Department of Education and Workforce

State Representative Monica Robb Blasdel (R-New Waterford) today announced that the USDA Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) application is now open. This program provides critical financial assistance to farmers impacted by natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. A total of $16 billion in federal funding is available. 

COLUMBUS—State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) is pleased to announce that the Elyria Police Department was recently awarded $40,500 through the Ohio Violent Crime Reduction Grant Program.

Columbiana, OH — State Representative Monica Robb Blasdel (R-Columbiana) joined Columbiana City officials Tuesday to tour the area’s new state-of-the-art emergency response trailer, highlighting a key investment in local emergency preparedness funded through the state operating budget.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Monica Robb Blasdel (R-New Waterford) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives approved the conference committee report for 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. 

(Columbus, Ohio) – State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) is pleased to share that Governor DeWine recently announced the Lorain County Sheriff’s office was awarded funding through the RecoveryOhio Law Enforcement Fund and the Ohio Drug Law Enforcement Fund.