Republican News

Representative David Thomas (R-Jefferson) and Representative Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) have introduced new legislation aimed at streamlining the process for large townships in Ohio to incorporate into cities or municipalities. The bill addresses the challenges faced by large townships that have grown to function similarly to cities but lack the ability to incorporate due to restrictions currently in place.

COLUMBUS — State Representatives Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Meredith Craig (R-Smithville) announced the Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Bill 324, the Patient Protection Act, landmark legislation to strengthen patient safety and ensure proper medical oversight for high-risk medications.

Representative David Thomas (R-Jefferson) and Representative Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) have introduced new legislation aimed at streamlining the process for large townships in Ohio to incorporate into cities or municipalities. The bill addresses the challenges faced by large townships that have grown to function similarly to cities but lack the ability to incorporate due to restrictions currently in place.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Craig (R-Smithville) is pleased to announce that numerous local school districts in Wayne County were recently awarded funding from the Ohio School Bus Safety Grant Program—totaling more than $195,000. 

Columbus, OH – State Representative Andrea White (R-Kettering) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives has passed House Bill 519, a critical measure aimed at strengthening Ohio’s criminal code to combat the skyrocketing number of vehicle thefts and thefts from vehicles through the use of highly-specialized electronic devices to digitally bypass a vehicle’s keyless entry security and push button ignition systems.

(COLUMBUS, OHIO)—State Representative Thad Claggett (R-Licking County) today voted to concur on Senate amendments to House Bills 129, 309, 186, and 335 – four initiatives championed by House Republicans that work to curb spikes and provide direct property tax relief to Ohioans, totaling more than $2.4 billion in savings. 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Kellie Deeter (R-Norwalk) is pleased to announce that numerous local school districts in Huron and Lorain Counties were recently awarded funding from the Ohio School Bus Safety Grant Program—totaling more than $100,898. 

State Representative Kellie Deeter (R-Norwalk) today voted in support of House Bill 338 – also known as Andy’s Law – legislation that expands the offense of aggravated murder or assault of correctional facility employees and instills new measures to reduce inmate drug possession. 

COLUMBUS - As part of a new agreement, Bowling Green State University (BGSU) and the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) are collaborating to offer qualifying troopers and cadets a streamlined pathway to earning a college degree to advance their careers and meet a growing need statewide for law enforcement professionals with advanced educational credentials.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Angie King (R-Celina) is pleased to announce that numerous local school districts in Mercer, Auglaize, and Darke Counties were recently awarded funding from the Ohio School Bus Safety Grant Program—totaling more than $189,360. 

(COLUMBUS, OHIO)—State Representative Kellie Deeter (R-Norwalk) today voted to concur on Senate amendments to House Bills 129, 309, 186, and 335 – four initiatives championed by House Republicans that work to curb spikes and provide direct property tax relief to Ohioans, totaling more than $2.4 billion in savings. 

(COLUMBUS, OHIO)—State Representative Kellie Deeter (R-Norwalk) today voted to concur on Senate amendments to House Bills 129, 309, 186, and 335 – four initiatives championed by House Republicans that work to curb spikes and provide direct property tax relief to Ohioans, totaling more than $2.4 billion in savings. 

COLUMBUS, Ohio — State Representative Tex Fischer (R- Boardman) today applauds Governor Mike DeWine's decision to declare a state of emergency in Mahoning County following the severe storms and tornado that struck the area on Sunday.

(COLUMBUS, OHIO)—State Representative Kellie Deeter (R-Norwalk) today voted to concur on Senate amendments to House Bills 129, 309, 186, and 335 – four initiatives championed by House Republicans that work to curb spikes and provide direct property tax relief to Ohioans, totaling more than $2.4 billion in savings. 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) is pleased to announce that numerous local school districts in Scioto, Adams, and Brown Counties were recently awarded funding from the Ohio School Bus Safety Grant Program—totaling more than $212,700. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) announced that the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) recently announced changes to prior authorization requirements that will take effect on July 1, 2026. 

COLUMBUS— State Representative Thomas Hall (R-Madison Twp.) today voted to provide $40 million in targeted funding toward treatment programming for first responders experiencing a Post-Traumatic Stress Injury.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Monica Robb Blasdel (R-New Waterford) is pleased to announce that numerous local school districts in Columbiana and Carroll were recently awarded funding from the Ohio School Bus Safety Grant Program—totaling more than $369,000. 

State Representatives Johnathan Newman (R-Troy) and Beth Lear (R-Galena) yesterday introduced the Save Ohio Sports Act, legislation that proposes reforms to separate fair competition from high-stakes wagering by banning manipulative betting formats, eliminating all collegiate sports betting, and restricting predatory industry practices.

State Representative Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) today voted in support of House Bill 338 – also known as Andy’s Law – legislation that expands the offense of aggravated murder or assault of correctional facility employees and instills new measures to reduce inmate drug possession. 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) is pleased to announce that numerous local school districts in Gallia, Jackson, and Lawrence Counties were recently awarded funding from the Ohio School Bus Safety Grant Program—totaling more than $335,800. 

State Representative Monica Robb Blasdel (R-New Waterford) today voted in support House Bill 486 – the Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act – legislation that works to preserve the ability for educators to discuss the positive impact of religion on American history, highlighting its consistency with freedom of speech and emphasizing how imperative it is to reduce politically motivated hate and violence in society. 

State Representatives Johnathan Newman (R-Troy) and Beth Lear (R-Galena) yesterday introduced the Save Ohio Sports Act, legislation that proposes reforms to separate fair competition from high-stakes wagering by banning manipulative betting formats, eliminating all collegiate sports betting, and restricting predatory industry practices.

(COLUMBUS, OHIO)—State Representative Monica Robb Blasdel (R-New Waterford) today voted to concur on Senate amendments to House Bills 129, 309, 186, and 335 – four initiatives championed by House Republicans that work to curb spikes and provide direct property tax relief to Ohioans, totaling more than $2.4 billion in savings. 

State Representatives Johnathan Newman (R-Troy) and Beth Lear (R-Galena) yesterday introduced the Save Ohio Sports Act, legislation that proposes reforms to separate fair competition from high-stakes wagering by banning manipulative betting formats, eliminating all collegiate sports betting, and restricting predatory industry practices.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) issued the following statement Monday after Gov. Mike DeWine ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Ohio lowered to half-staff in Wood County on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in honor of the life and service of David M. Ridenour:

State Representative David Thomas (R-Jefferson) applauded the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio's (PUCO) decision to reject FirstEnergy's request to weaken Ohio's electric reliability standards, preserving existing expectations for power restoration and service reliability for customers across the state.

State Representative Thad Claggett (R-Licking County) today announced he will host in-district office hours on July 13th, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, and on July 17th from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. 

State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) recently addressed delegates at Buckeye Boys State in Oxford, marking his fifth consecutive time serving as a keynote speaker for the program.