COLUMBUS—The public comment period on the proposal to change the State Implementation Plan for the E-Check Ease Act, incorporated into the state’s transportation budget, is now open, announced State Representative Gayle Manning (R-North Ridgeville).
Read Full Story : Manning Announces Public Comment Period for the E-Check Ease Act Thu, May 22, 2025
COLUMBUS – State Representative Mike Dovilla (R-Berea) is calling on residents of Northeast Ohio to take part in a newly opened public comment period on a proposed reform that could bring long-overdue relief from the region’s decades-long burden under Ohio’s E-Check program.
Read Full Story : Rep. Mike Dovilla Urges Public to Speak Out Against Unfair E-Check Burden Thu, May 22, 2025
COLUMBUS—State Representative Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) is pleased to announce he was recently appointed to serve on the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Education Standing Committee.
Read Full Story : Representative Ritter Appointed to NCSL Education Standing Committee Thu, May 22, 2025
COLUMBUS—State Representatives Riordan McClain (R-Upper Sandusky) and Melanie Miller (R- Ashland) yesterday provided sponsor testimony before the House Health Committee on House Bill 224, legislation to create a new licensure framework for midwives in Ohio.
Read Full Story : Representatives McClain and Miller Provide Testimony on Legislation to Expand Midwifery Services in Ohio Thu, May 22, 2025
COLUMBUS—State Representatives Riordan McClain (R-Upper Sandusky) and Melanie Miller (R- Ashland) yesterday provided sponsor testimony before the House Health Committee on House Bill 224, legislation to create a new licensure framework for midwives in Ohio.
Read Full Story : Representatives McClain and Miller Provide Testimony on Legislation to Expand Midwifery Services in Ohio Thu, May 22, 2025
COLUMBUS—State Representatives Sharon Ray (R-Wadsworth) and Jim Hoops (R Napoleon) recently introduced legislation to create the Community Energy Pilot Program.
Read Full Story : Representatives Ray and Hoops Introduce Bill to Create the Community Energy Pilot Program Thu, May 22, 2025
COLUMBUS—State Representatives Sharon Ray (R-Wadsworth) and Jim Hoops (R Napoleon) recently introduced legislation to create the Community Energy Pilot Program.
Read Full Story : Representatives Ray and Hoops Introduce Bill to Create the Community Energy Pilot Program Thu, May 22, 2025The House was successful in passing several pieces of legislation before the end of the year including bills to designate Brain Cancer Awareness Month and to save taxpayer dollars.
Read Full Story : A Legislative Update, A Guest Column by Representative Scott Oelslager - Jan. 17, 2020 Fri, Jan 17, 2020
COLUMBUS – State Representative Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville) recently announced she will be hosting in-district office hours.
Read Full Story : Richardson Announces District Office Hours Thu, May 22, 2025The House was successful in passing several pieces of legislation before the end of the year including bills to support Ohio’s small businesses and promote transparency.
Read Full Story : A Legislative Update, A Guest Column by Representative Scott Oelslager - Jan. 9, 2020 Thu, Jan 9, 2020State Representative Scott Oelslager (R – North Canton) announced today that the Ohio Controlling Board has approved the release of funds for a service station cleanup and for the Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility.
Read Full Story : Oelslager Announces Controlling Board Releases, Dec. 16, 2019 Mon, Dec 16, 2019
COLUMBUS—State Representative Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland) Wednesday provided sponsor testimony before the House Ways and Means Committee on House Bill 89, legislation to authorize a property tax freeze.
Read Full Story : Schmidt Introduces Legislation to Provide Ohioans Property Tax Relief Thu, May 22, 2025The House was successful in passing several pieces of legislation in the last several weeks including bills to support Ohio’s small businesses and promote railroad safety.
Read Full Story : A Legislative Update, December 3, 2019 Tue, Dec 3, 2019
COLUMBUS—State Representative Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland) Tuesday provided sponsor testimony before the House Insurance Committee on the Breast Examination and Screening Transformation (BEST) Act, legislation to ensure that all Ohioans have access to the necessary screenings needed to detect breast cancer early.
Read Full Story : House Committee Begins Hearings on BEST Act Wed, May 21, 2025The House was successful in passing several pieces of legislation last week including designating Women Veterans’ Day and regulating mobile dental facilities. State officials also announced last month the creation of a new effort to connect students with disabilities to the job market.
Read Full Story : A Legislative Update, November 14, 2019 Thu, Nov 14, 2019The House was successful in passing several pieces of legislation last week including updates to Ohio’s humane society law and the tax code. In addition, on Monday, November 4 the Controlling Board approved the release of funds to Heartland Behavioral Healthcare.
Read Full Story : A Legislative Update, November 4, 2019 Mon, Nov 4, 2019The House was successful in passing several pieces of legislation last week including updates to Ohio’s distracted driving laws and ensuring occupational license reciprocity for members of the military and their spouses.
Read Full Story : A Legislative Update, November 1, 2019 Fri, Nov 1, 2019The House was successful in passing several pieces of legislation last week including bills to protect children and strengthen penalties for promoting prostitution.
Read Full Story : A Legislative Update, October 30, 2019 Wed, Oct 30, 2019The House was successful in passing several pieces of legislation last week to form the Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementias Task Force and to establish several tax deductions and exemptions.
Read Full Story : A Legislative Update, October 17, 2019 Thu, Oct 17, 2019The House was successful in passing several pieces of legislation last week to create the Ohio Cyber Reserve, maintain government transparency, and protect students.
Read Full Story : A Legislative Update, October 7, 2019 Mon, Oct 7, 2019COLUMBUS—State Representative Scott Oelslager (R – North Canton) announced today that the Ohio Controlling Board has approved the release of funds for Stark State College.
Read Full Story : Oelslager Announces Controlling Board Releases for Stark State College Tue, Sep 10, 2019