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COLUMBUS—State Representative Scott Wiggam (R-Wooster) today announced that he will be holding individual office hours on Friday, January 26, 2018. All constituents of the 1st Ohio House District are welcome to attend, and no appointment is necessary.

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Thu, Jan 18, 2018
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State Representative Scott Wiggam (R-Wooster) today announced that he has introduced legislation aimed at combating the widespread drug epidemic that has impacted the state. The Drug Trafficking Deterrence Act increases criminal sentences for convicted drug traffickers to support Ohio’s law enforcement personnel and to protect Ohio families and communities.

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Thu, Dec 21, 2017

State Representative Scott Wiggam (R-Wooster) today announced the passage of the “Protect Local Treasuries Act,” which seeks to update the mandatory process by which local governments purchase bonds to protect against unfaithful acts of public officials.

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Wed, Dec 13, 2017

The Ohio House today voted in favor of the “POW/MIA Remembrance Act” which would expand the use of the POW/MIA military flag at certain state buildings. The legislation would require that the flag, used to honor military individuals who are prisoners of war or missing in action, be flown at state operated buildings on Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, National POW/MIA Recognition Day and Veterans’ Day.

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Wed, Dec 6, 2017

The Ohio House today approved legislation jointly sponsored by  State Representatives Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario) and Scott Wiggam (R-Wooster) designating February 3rd as “Charles Follis Day” in honor of the first African American professional football player.

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Wed, Dec 6, 2017

Shortly after I was elected to serve Wayne County as the state representative, a local mom called my office to share her passionate concern with me. Her son was diagnosed with autism at an early age, and was preparing to graduate from high school. Now, just as any parent, this mother became anxious due to her son recently receiving his driver’s license. I personally remember the pit in my stomach when my children pulled out of our driveway as they sat behind the wheel.

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Wed, Nov 22, 2017
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The Ohio House of Representatives today passed legislation that more clearly defines the requirements placed on concealed handgun licensees (CHL) and active duty military members when they are pulled over by law enforcement during a traffic stop.

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Tue, Oct 24, 2017

COLUMBUS—State Representative Scott Wiggam (R-Wooster) today announced that he will be holding individual office hours on Saturday, August 26, 2017. All constituents of Wayne County are welcome to attend, and no appointment is necessary.

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Mon, Aug 21, 2017

Every two years Ohio is required to enact a balanced budget. Introduced by the governor and amended by the House and Senate, this budget allocates anticipated revenues to various state agencies and other government functions, including schools, libraries and local government.  

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Thu, Jul 20, 2017

COLUMBUS—State Representative Scott Wiggam (R-Wooster) today announced that he will be holding individual office hours on Friday, June 9, 2017. All constituents of the 1st Ohio House District are welcome to attend, and no appointment is necessary.

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Fri, Jun 2, 2017