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HB 123 aimed at lowering interest rates, helping borrowers avoid debt cycles
June 7, 2018

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives today passed bipartisan legislation that reforms the state’s payday lending industry and is aimed at lowering interest rates on loans and helping borrowers avoid endless debt cycles.

 
 
House Bill 456 joins slate of bills passed by Ohio House in today's session, improves patient safety, care
June 7, 2018
State Rep. Sprague's Bill Prohibiting Mandatory Overtime for Hospital Nurses Clears Ohio House

COLUMBUS—State Representative Robert Sprague (R-Findlay) applauded the House passage of legislation he sponsored that prevents Ohio nurses from being forced to work mandatory overtime. Introduced in December of 2017, House Bill 456 seeks to protect nurses from being compelled to work overtime shifts under threat of discontinued employment or disciplinary action.

 
 

COLUMBUS—State Representative Kirk Schuring (R-Canton) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives will vote next week to elect a new Speaker.

 
 
State Rep. Ron Young Presents Resolution to Local 'Miss Ohio's Outstanding Teen'


COLUMBUS—State Representative Ron Young (R-Leroy Township) recently presented a resolution to Gracie Fusco, Miss Ohio’s Outstanding Teen for 2017. A resident of the 61st Ohio House District, Fusco was presented an official House Resolution for her accomplishment.

 
 
State Representative Scott Lipps Announces Fort Ancient's Nomination for World Heritage Site

COLUMBUS—State Representative Scott Lipps (R-Franklin) today announced that the Department of the Interior has decided to nominate Fort Ancient to be designated as a World Heritage Site. This would be Ohio’s first World Heritage Site.

 
 
Rep. Perales Unveils Recommendations of Ohio House BRAC Task Force

State Representative Rick Perales (R-Beavercreek) was joined today by State Representative Laura Lanese (R-Grove City) to announce the findings of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) and Military Affairs Task Force. Maj. Gen. (retired) Paul Sullivan, Brig. Gen. (retired) Richard Green, Col. (retired) Cassie Barlow, and Steve Tugend, who served as members of the task force, were also present for the announcement.

 
 
Speaker Pro Tempore Kirk Schuring Outlines Process to Determine House's Future Leader


COLUMBUS—Speaker Pro Tempore of the Ohio House Kirk Schuring (R-Canton) today has outlined a process that will determine the House’s future leader.

 
 
State Rep. Johnson Announces District Winner of 2018 Ohio House of Representatives Student Art Exhibition


COLUMBUS—State Representative Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) announced Jerilyn Garrett as the 90th House District winner of the 2018 Ohio House of Representatives Student Art Exhibition. 

 
 
Basketball team presented with resolution at Ohio Statehouse
May 23, 2018
State Rep. Scherer Honors Fayette County Dragons Special Olympics Team


COLUMBUS—State Representative Gary Scherer (R-Circleville) this week presented a resolution honoring the Fayette County Dragons Special Olympics basketball team to the team members, coaches, and staff. Rep. Scherer presented the resolution at the Ohio Statehouse in honor of the team’s win of the Special Olympics Division II tournament, and did so alongside State Senator Bob Peterson (R-Washington Court House) who presented a Senate resolution to the team.

 
 
House Committee Passes Bill Aimed at Educating Ohio's Youth on Financial Literacy

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House Education and Career Readiness Committee today passed legislation aimed at increasing opportunities for Ohio’s youth to become more educated and better informed about financial literacy.