Republican News

Two legislators are seeking to help children across the state by removing barriers to improve their lives.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Cindy Abrams (R- Harrison) today received the Croucher Family Award for Outstanding Leadership for her advocacy and work with the Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN).

State Rep. Mike Loychik (R-Bazetta) announces his legislation under House Bill 92 requiring public children services agencies to report cases of child abuse or neglect in military families to military authorities has been signed into law by the governor. Loychik is a primary sponsor of the bill alongside State Rep. Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison).

Legislation to help address the foster care crisis in Ohio has been approved by the Ohio House of Representatives, State Representatives Gayle Manning (R-North Ridgeville) and Tom Patton (R-Strongsville) announced today.

Ohio House Speaker Bob Cupp (R-Lima) issued the following statement on the “Ohio COVID-19 Vaccine Fairness Act,” House Bill 435, which was re-referred today to the House Rules and Reference Committee:

COLUMBUS – Most Ohio workers and students would be empowered to refuse mandated COVID-19 vaccinations under legislation approved today by the Ohio House Health Committee.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Al Cutrona (R-Canfield) announced he will be sponsoring legislation with the goal of preventing sex predators from working or volunteering in a position that affords extensive contact with minor children.

COLUMBUS - The state controlling board has approved the release of $274,988.00 for annual maintenance and support the statewide Ohio Community Supervision System, State Representative Marilyn John Announced today.

Ohio House Speaker Bob Cupp (R-Lima) today issued the following statement on the passing of former State Representative Doug Green:

Sarah Fowler-Arthur (R-Geneva-on-the-Lake) and State Reps. Adam C. Miller (D-Columbus) introduced bipartisan legislation that would require schools to file a report with the Ohio Department of Education regarding teachers who retire under threat of investigation for misconduct. Under current law, schools are only required to report when a teacher resigns under threat of termination or nonrenewal of a contract while under investigation.