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COLUMBUS – State Representative Elgin Rogers, Jr. (D-Toledo) today provided sponsor testimony before the House Judiciary Committee on House Bill (HB) 501, legislation aimed at expanding restitution eligibility for wrongfully convicted Ohioans.

State Representatives David Thomas (R-Jefferson) and Chris Glassburn (D-North Olmsted) offered sponsor testimony before the Ohio Ways and Means Committee in support of House Bill 608, bipartisan legislation to strengthen taxpayer protections and modernize the administration of Ohio’s property tax system. 

State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) recently introduced legislation establishing a bipartisan commission focused on addressing local, municipal issues across Ohio.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) Monday announced that the Ohio Controlling Board has approved nearly $18M in state funding to enhance student success initiatives and support critical improvements to community facilities.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) last Thursday hosted a Small Business Leadership Brunch Thursday at the Huntington Empowerment Center, bringing together local entrepreneurs, community leaders, and experts to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing small businesses in Columbus. The event featured a panel-style discussion where business owners shared their experiences and heard from leaders offering practical guidance and resources.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) last Friday visited Schoenbaum Family Center in Columbus, an early childhood education center dedicated to providing high-quality education and serving lower-income families. The visit focused on the impact of recent and proposed changes to Ohio’s publicly funded childcare system. 

State Representatives David Thomas (R-Jefferson) and Majority Whip Nick Santucci (R- Niles) invite constituents to participate in an upcoming Virtual Townhall Meeting on Thursday, June 4, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.