State Representatives Johnathan Newman (R-Troy) and Beth Lear (R-Galena) yesterday introduced the Save Ohio Sports Act, legislation that proposes reforms to separate fair competition from high-stakes wagering by banning manipulative betting formats, eliminating all collegiate sports betting, and restricting predatory industry practices.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) issued the following statement Monday after Gov. Mike DeWine ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Ohio lowered to half-staff in Wood County on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in honor of the life and service of David M. Ridenour:
State Representative David Thomas (R-Jefferson) applauded the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio's (PUCO) decision to reject FirstEnergy's request to weaken Ohio's electric reliability standards, preserving existing expectations for power restoration and service reliability for customers across the state.
State Representative Thad Claggett (R-Licking County) today announced he will host in-district office hours on July 13th, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, and on July 17th from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm.
State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) recently addressed delegates at Buckeye Boys State in Oxford, marking his fifth consecutive time serving as a keynote speaker for the program.
State Representative David Thomas (R-Jefferson) today released the following statement regarding Governor DeWine vetoing House Bill 173.
Initiative works to fight Medicaid fraud, waste and abuse
COLUMBUS – State Representative Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) is pleased to announce that Meigs County was recently awarded $44,953 from the Transportation Improvement District Program to support a local transportation infrastructure project, supporting economic development in the 94th House District.
State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) issued the following statement Wednesday after Governor Mike DeWine signed legislation activating funding for Ohio’s Post-Traumatic Stress Fund Commission for first responders.
Proposal delivers more than $300 million in property tax relief, expands Sales Tax Holiday for Ohioans
State Representative Mark Hiner (R-Howard) announced that the Ohio House of Representatives approved Senate changes to House Bill 479 – legislation that now includes an amendment to direct budget surplus funding for community projects, property tax relief, and other key priorities across the state.
State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) has been named the Ohio Association of Professional Fire Fighters’ 2026 Legislator of the Year in recognition of his support for Ohio’s firefighters, first responders and public safety professionals.
