Republican News

COLUMBUS – State Representative Don Jones (R-Freeport) today announced the allocation of $927,000 to the village of Scio and the village of Harrisville to assist with major water projects in Harrison County. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville) today announced the Ohio House has passed House Bill 120, the Compassionate Caregiver’s Act. 

COLUMBUS – The Ohio House of Representatives today concurred with Senate amendments to House Bill 74, the 2023-2024 Transportation Budget. 

COLUMBUS – The Ohio House of Representatives yesterday passed House Bill 87, legislation sponsored by State Representatives Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) and Marilyn John (R-Richland County) that would exempt county utility supply contracts from the current 10 year limit.

COLUMBUS – House Speaker Bob Cupp (R-Lima) today issued the following statement in response to the Ohio House of Representatives overriding the governor’s veto of Senate Bill 22. 

State Rep. Marilyn John (R-Richland County) voted to override the governor’s veto on Senate Bill 22, which establishes legislative oversight and transparency over orders issued during a state of emergency. Both chambers approved the veto override and the bill will become law.

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Laura Lanese (R-Grove City) and Kristin Boggs (D-Columbus) gave sponsor testimony on House Bill 121 in the House Criminal Justice Committee last week

COLUMBUS – Ohio House Speaker Bob Cupp (R-Lima) recently appointed State Rep. Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester) to serve as a Board of Trustee of the Butler County Transportation Improvement District (TID). 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Kyle Koehler (R-Springfield) today announced the allocation of $367,100 to the city of New Carlisle to assist with flood and drainage improvement projects.