Republican News

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) and Sarah Fowler Arthur (R-Ashtabula) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 433, legislation to modernize the state’s amusement ride inspection fee structure.

COLUMBUS- Representatives David Thomas (R-Jefferson) and Bob Peterson (R-Sabina) introduced a bill designed to improve Ohio’s Current Agricultural Use Value (CAUV) property tax savings program. The bill, which incorporates recommendations from the Ohio Farm Bureau, County Auditors, and farmers, aims to provide more clarity, transparency, and consistency for agricultural landowners across Ohio.

COLUMBUS- Representatives David Thomas (R-Jefferson) and Bob Peterson (R-Sabina) introduced a bill designed to improve Ohio’s Current Agricultural Use Value (CAUV) property tax savings program. The bill, which incorporates recommendations from the Ohio Farm Bureau, County Auditors, and farmers, aims to provide more clarity, transparency, and consistency for agricultural landowners across Ohio.

COLUMBUS – State Representative D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) announced that House Concurrent Resolution 26 received its first committee hearing yesterday to initiate the removal proceedings of Judge Ted Berry.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) today announced that House Concurrent Resolution 26, the resolution he introduced alongside Representative D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) to initiate the Ohio House of Representative’s removal proceedings against Judge Ted Berry, received its first hearing in the House General Government Committee. 

Speaker of the Ohio House Matt Huffman (R-Lima) and Senate President Rob McColley (R-Napoleon) today announced that Bill Rowland has been selected as the new Director of the Ohio Legislative Service Commission (LSC) upon the retirement of Director Wendy Zhan, effective Friday, November 7th, 2025. Additionally, Julie Rishel has been named the new Assistant Director of LSC.  

COLUMBUS – Speaker of the Ohio House Matt Huffman (R-Lima) and Senate President Rob McColley (R-Napoleon) today announced that Bill Rowland has been selected as the new Director of the Ohio Legislative Service Commission (LSC) upon the retirement of Director Wendy Zhan, effective Friday, November 7th, 2025. Additionally, Julie Rishel has been named the new Assistant Director of LSC.  

COLUMBUS – State Representative Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) today provided sponsor testimony before the House Workforce and Higher Education Committee on legislation to strengthen protections for students on Ohio’s public university campuses. 

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) and Monica Robb Blasdel (R-New Waterford) recently introduced House Bill 561, the Parental Clarity on Health Options and Information on Conscientious Exemptions (C.H.O.I.C.E) Act. 

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) and Monica Robb Blasdel (R-New Waterford) recently introduced House Bill 561, the Parental Clarity on Health Options and Information on Conscientious Exemptions (C.H.O.I.C.E) Act.