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Patton declares the legislation a 'huge jobs bill'
March 29, 2023
Patton Leads Historic Transportation Budget through General Assembly

State Rep. Tom Patton (R-Strongsville), who is Chair of the Finance Subcommittee on Transportation, led the historic transportation budget bill through the General Assembly as it was approved by both chambers on Wednesday. 

 
 
Miller to Introduce Baby Products Tax Exemption Bill

State Rep. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) will introduce the Baby Products Tax Exemption Bill, companion legislation to Senate Bill 39. The legislation exempts certain baby products from the sales and use tax. Miller is a joint sponsor on the bill.

 
 
Backpack Scholarship Program Bill Draws Significant Support at Statehouse

State Reps. Riordan McClain (R-Upper Sandusky) and Marilyn John (R-Richland County) had their Backpack Scholarship Program bill up for a second hearing at the Statehouse this week, which drew support from dozens of students and advocates throughout the state during committee testimony.

 
 
Loychik Announces Local Funding for Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant Program

State Rep. Mike Loychik (R-Bazetta) announces funding coming to several local fire departments within Trumbull and Ashtabula Counties. The funding is through the Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant program.

 
 
Creech, John Introduce Bill Pushing for Equal Shared Parenting

State Reps. Rodney Creech (R-West Alexandria) and Marilyn John (R-Richland County) introduced House Bill 14 regarding establishing equal shared parenting throughout the state. Creech and John spoke to the bill during a press conference on Tuesday.

 
 
Creech, John Introduce Bill Pushing for Equal Shared Parenting

State Reps. Rodney Creech (R-West Alexandria) and Marilyn John (R-Richland County) introduced House Bill 14 regarding establishing equal shared parenting throughout the state. Creech and John spoke to the bill during a press conference on Tuesday.

 
 
The letter comes after intimidation efforts from a group to prevent prayer at public meetings
March 3, 2023
Click, Ohio House Members Send Letter Supporting East Knox Board of Education

State Rep. Gary Click (R-Vickery) has sent a supportive letter to the East Knox Board of Education after the group has faced intimidation efforts from the Freedom from Religion Foundation. A total of 14 representatives from the Ohio Legislative Prayer Caucus signed onto the letter.

 
 
The legislation ensures continuing quality care throughout local communities
March 3, 2023
John's Bill Supporting Local EMS Training Passes Ohio House

State Rep. Marilyn John (R-Richland County) announces her legislation under House Bill 52 passed in the Ohio House this week. The legislation supports EMS personnel to receive local training to continue providing quality care for residents. The purpose of the bill is to reverse an unintended consequence of a previous bill.

 
 
The legislation was passed by the Ohio House during Wednesday's vote
March 2, 2023
Pavliga Supports Historic $12.6 Billion Transportation Budget

State Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County) supported House Bill 23 on Wednesday, which is the historic transportation budget legislation investing $12.6 billion into the state’s infrastructure. The legislation was passed by the Ohio House during the vote.

 
 
Patton says it's a 'huge jobs bill,' for the transportation hub of the Midwest
March 1, 2023
Patton Helps Lead Historic Transportation Budget through Ohio House

In serving as Chair of the Finance Subcommittee on Transportation and member of the House Finance Committee, State Rep. Tom Patton (R-Strongsville) has played a significant role in Wednesday’s House passage of the historic transportation budget bill.