Legislation Protects First Responders, Increases Penalties for Catalytic Converter Theft
State Representative Phil Plummer (R-Dayton) is pleased to share that Governor DeWine yesterday signed two pieces of his legislation, House Bills 20 and 210, into law.
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, 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 – 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.
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 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 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.
