COLUMBUS—State Representative Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland) Tuesday provided sponsor testimony before the House Insurance Committee on the Breast Examination and Screening Transformation (BEST) Act, legislation to ensure that all Ohioans have access to the necessary screenings needed to detect breast cancer early.
COLUMBUS – The House Transportation Committee Tuesday began hearings on House Bill 234, legislation to designate a portion of State Route 2 in Ottawa County as Cpl. Robert Dockstader Memorial Highway, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron).
COLUMBUS—State Representative Kevin Miller (R-Newark) is pleased to announce that House Bill 44, legislation to grant local police departments the power to fill vacant civil service positions without unnecessary exams, passed out of the Ohio House of Representatives with overwhelming support.
COLUMBUS—State Representative Adam Holmes (R-Nashport) recently introduced House Bill 276, legislation to make improvements to the state’s 340B program, ensuring access to affordable prescription medications.
Legislation Creates Standardized Kindergarten Admission Age
State Representatives Adam Bird (R-New Richmond) and Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 114 – legislation that works to establish consistent age requirements for kindergarten admission across Ohio.
COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today released the following statement condemning the violent actions of an individual at the Canfield Fair:
COLUMBUS—State Representative Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) was pleased to welcome the Archbishop Hoban High School’s Mock Trial Team, the 2025 Ohio Center for Law-Related Education (OCLRE) State Champions, to the Ohio Statehouse to celebrate their state championship win.
COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced that the Ohio Commission on Minority Health has awarded The Youngstown City Health District a $15,000 grant. This is to support the 2026 Minority Health Infant Mortality Summit.
COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced that The John J. McDonough Museum of Art has been awarded $12,418 from the Ohio Arts Council (OAC) as part of a four-year sustainability grant. The Ohio Arts Council is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically and tries to be a leader and voice for the arts to transform people and communities.
COLUMBUS—Majority Floor Leader Marilyn John (R-Richland County) recently introduced House Bill 276, legislation to make improvements to the state’s 340B program, ensuring access to affordable prescription medications.
COLUMBUS - State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today shares a letter sent to Governor Mike DeWine urging immediate action to establish a statewide utility rate class for large data centers in order to protect Ohio families and businesses from looming electricity rate increases. The Democratic lawmakers' letter comes as PJM Interconnection, the regional grid operator serving Ohio and much of the Midwest, prepares for a major procurement process this fall that could saddle residential and small business customers with significant costs associated with rapidly growing electricity demand from data centers if adequate consumer protections are not in place.
COLUMBUS— “For 30 years, Northeast Ohio has been unfairly burdened by E-Check,” said State Representative Bill Roemer (R-Richfield). “It is far past time to address this problem, and I encourage citizens to reach out to eviscerate this burden.”
COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced that the Ohio Housing Finance Agency approved this year’s funding for the 9% low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC). Wick Lofts, a 63-unit general occupancy housing development in Youngstown, received $2,241,635 in Federal LIHTC. Wick Lofts will support residents between 30% and 70% of the Area Median Income.
COLUMBUS—State Representative Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) recently recognized the 160th Anniversary of Temple Israel Akron, commemorating the occasion with a commendation from the Ohio House of Representatives.
COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced that the Ohio Department of Development awarded the Mahoning Valley Manufacturer’s Coalition $250,000 grant. This grant opportunity comes from Governor DeWine’s Office of Workforce Transformation’s Industry Sector Partnership (ISP) Grant Program. The grant focuses on high-demand industries including manufacturing, construction and skilled trades, insurance, information technology, transportation, and health care. Mahoning Valley Manufacturer’s Coalition will use the grant to continue their youth outreach efforts and introduce middle school and high school students to careers in manufacturing.
COLUMBUS - State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced the passage of Senate Bill 450, the state's biennial capital appropriations budget. The bill allocates nearly $4B for the maintenance, renovation, and construction of state-owned infrastructure, including colleges, universities, school districts, and other community projects.
Legislation helps equip first responders to assist individuals with special needs
COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives passed Keith’s Law, legislation to enhance first responders’ ability to assist individuals with special needs during emergencies, announced State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland).
COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced that the Ohio Controlling Board released $1,278,268.00 in Road Development Grants to Youngstown. This will support public road improvements for the U.S. 62 and North Garland Avenue connector. This will include widening, paving, road construction and infrastructure improvements around the road like sewer and utility line repairs. The goal of this project is to provide accessibility, improve traffic flow, and overall safety in the area.
