Republican News

COLUMBUS—State Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland) today issued the following statement on the passing of State Senator Kirk Schuring:

COLUMBUS – On Tuesday, House Bill 660, legislation to strengthen Ohio’s Name, Image, and Likeness laws, received its first hearing in the House Civil Justice Committee, announced bill sponsors, State Reps. Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Jay Edwards (R-Nelsonville).

COLUMBUS –The House Families and Aging Committee today began hearings on House Bill 676, bipartisan legislation to establish Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) centers in Ohio, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison). 

COLUMBUS—The House Transportation Committee today passed House Bill 673, legislation to designate a portion of State Route 28 in Clermont County as the CPT Louis John Speidel Memorial Highway, announced State Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland).

COLUMBUS—State Rep. Sharon Ray (R-Wadsworth) today held a press conference on House Concurrent Resolution 16, which aims to bring awareness to the importance of perinatal mental health. 

COLUMBUS—The House Public Health Policy Committee today began hearings on House Bill 633, the Early Detection and Awareness of Type 1 Diabetes Act, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. Thomas Hall (R-Madison Twp.). 

COLUMBUS—The Senate Local Government Committee today began hearings on House Bill 315, the Township Omnibus Bill, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. Thomas Hall (R- Madison Twp.). 

COLUMBUS—The House Transportation Committee today passed House Bill 631, legislation sponsored by State Rep. Jon Cross (R-Kenton) to designate the portion of State Route 273 that runs directly in front of Ridgemont Highschool as the Major David McGue Memorial Highway.

COLUMBUS –The Ohio Controlling Board today approved the release of $1,807,689.80 to be used by Shawnee State University for the Campus Gateway/Third Street Development Project, announced State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County).

COLUMBUS –Scioto County was recently awarded $500,000 through the Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program administered by the Ohio Department of Development, announced State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County).