Republican News

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.

A collaboration this week between State Rep. Mike Loychik (R-Bazetta) and the Ohio and Gas Workers Association (OGWA) is bringing aid to the residents of East Palestine.

State Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel (R-Columbiana County) has provided the following update regarding the issues surrounding East Palestine:

The Ohio House Republican Caucus has announced the upcoming House priority bills for the 135th General Assembly. Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) was joined by several members of the House Republican Caucus to outline details on the bills during a press conference on Wednesday.

State Rep. Mike Loychik (R-Bazetta) will soon be introducing the “Athletic Coach Mental Health Training” bill, which requires athletic coaches at schools to take a course regarding student mental health as part of the requirements to renew their coaching permits.

State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) has been appointed by Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) as Chair of the House Homeland Security Committee and as a member of several other committees.

Ohio House of Representatives Speaker Jason Stephens (R–Kitts Hill) has issued the following statement regarding Governor Mike DeWine’s “State of the State” address:

State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) was recently appointed by the Speaker of the House, Jason Stephens, to serve on the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission. 

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) today announced that the Ohio Controlling Board has approved more than $3.5M in state funding to support critical infrastructure improvements and expand access to youth sports and recreational opportunities in the community.

State Representative Jena Powell (R-Arcanum) was sworn into office for a third term recently to the Ohio House of Representatives. Powell represents the new 80th House District, which includes Miami County and the southern portion of Darke County.

COLUMBUS, OHIO – State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) this week voted in support of Senate Bill 56, legislation updating Ohio’s marijuana laws, ensuring protections for children and addressing the issue of intoxicating hemp.

State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) was administered his oath of office by Ohio Supreme Court Justice Patrick F. Fischer during a recent ceremony at the Statehouse. Ghanbari, serving his second elected term in the Ohio House of Representatives, was initially appointed in March 2019 during the 133rd General Assembly.  

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Mark Sigrist (D-Grove City) today released the following statement on the passage of Senate Bill (SB) 56, a bipartisan measure that reforms Ohio’s adult-use cannabis laws and establishes a regulatory framework for intoxicating hemp products.

COLUMBUS, Ohio – State Representative Matt Kishman (R-Minerva) today announced that the Ohio Department of Development has released guidelines for the latest round of funding through the Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program, which helps communities tear down unsafe and vacant structures to prepare sites for future development.

State Representative Bob Peterson (R-Sabina) today announced that the Ohio Department of Development has released guidelines for the Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program.