Republican News

COLUMBUS – State Representative Bill Reineke (R-Tiffin) was joined by a group of local officials and school representatives in Columbus today to urge support of Senate Bill 238, legislation sponsored by Senator Matt Dolan (R-Chagrin Falls). The bill will reform wind turbine setbacks passed in 2014, which decelerated wind energy production in Ohio. Communities such as Seneca County, which Reineke represents, have been negatively impacted by these setbacks.

COLUMBUS—State Representatives Keith Faber (R-Celina) and Jonathan Dever (R-Madeira) today were joined by State Auditor Dave Yost and State Senator Dave Burke (R-Marysville) at a press conference to unveil legislation that would protect Ohioans from deceptive telemarketers using misleading caller ID information.

COLUMBUS—State Representative Nathan Manning (R-North Ridgeville) today applauded the signing of House Bill 1 by Governor Kasich. House Bill 1 is a significant and bipartisan accomplishment of the Ohio General Assembly, with Rep. Manning joint-sponsoring the legislation with Rep. Emilia Sykes (D-Akron). The bill provides all who are victims of intimate partner violence from someone they are or were recently dating with the ability to obtain a domestic violence civil protection order from the appropriate court.

COLUMBUS—State Representative Ron Young (R-Leroy Township) today applauded an announcement made by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) that 24 Ohio communities would receive grant money to support local marine patrol units.

COLUMBUS—Three individuals came to Columbus to give proponent testimony on a pair of bills dealing with suicide education in Ohio. House Bills 502 and 503, introduced by State Representative Marlene Anielski (R-Walton Hills), would require both public and private schools to give teachers and staff suicide prevention education annually.

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House today passed House Bill 351, which provides a municipal income tax exemption for members of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Public Health Service (PHS).

COLUMBUS—State Representative Wes Retherford (R-Hamilton) today announced the passage of the Victims Privacy and Protection Act by the Ohio House of Representatives, legislation he sponsored. House Bill 451 excludes certain depictions of victims from being released in public records requests, removing the possibility of re-victimization in situations that are often already traumatizing.

COLUMBUS—Speaker of the Ohio House Clifford A. Rosenberger (R-Clarksville) today presented a resolution on the House floor to honor Trooper Brittany Noah, the 2017 Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) Trooper of the Year.

COLUMBUS—Today, Speaker of the Ohio House Clifford A. Rosenberger (R-Clarksville), State Representative Scott Lipps (R-Franklin) and other House members, along with State Auditor Dave Yost participated in a press conference to discuss efforts to update Ohio’s pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) industry.

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives today passed legislation that changes where taxpayer dollars are returned to after a community school enrollment audit. Sponsored by Rep. Kristina Roegner (R-Hudson), House Bill 87 seeks to clarify the process by which the Ohio Department of Education distributes funds that a community school has been directed to return to the state following certain state audits. 

COLUMBUS – The House Agriculture Committee began hearings on House Resolution 14, legislation to urge U.S. Congress to investigate the U.S. food supply to ensure all dangerous toxins and chemicals are removed, announced State Rep. Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester). 

COLUMBUS – The Ohio House of Representatives voted 90-3 in favor of House Bill 15 (Klopfenstein), announced State Representative Jamie Callender (R-Concord). House Bill 15 is a bipartisan effort to modernize Ohio’s energy infrastructure while providing increased transparency for consumers. 

COLUMBUS – The Ohio House unanimously voted to pass House Bill 27, which would dedicate the Route 90 bridge over the Grand River in Perry Township in memory of Army Specialist Jacob A. Ashton, announced State Representatives Jamie Callender (R-Concord) and Daniel P. Troy (D-Wickliffe). 

State Representative Meredith Craig (R-Smithville) voted yesterday in support of House Bill 15 – a market-driven initiative that aims to boost power generation in Ohio, improve affordability for ratepayers and increase reliability within the state’s electrical grid.

Speaker of the Ohio House Matt Huffman (R-Lima) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives approved House Bill 15 – a market-driven initiative that aims to boost power generation in Ohio, improve affordability for ratepayers and increase reliability within the state’s electrical grid.

COLUMBUS – The Ohio Controlling Board Monday approved the release of $74,779.20 to be used by the Ohio Department of Youth Services to make improvements to the Lorain County Detention Center, announced Speaker Pro Tempore Gayle Manning (R-North Ridgeville) .

COLUMBUS—State Representative Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) is pleased to highlight a project that will directly spur economic development in the 94th House District.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Bob Peterson (R-Sabina) is pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives Wednesday concurred on Senate amendments to Sub. House Bill 54 – Ohio’s Transportation Budget. 

COLUMBUS – Speaker Pro Tempore Gayle Manning (R-North Ridgeville) is pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives Wednesday concurred on Senate amendments to Sub. House Bill 54 – Ohio’s Transportation Budget. The bill allocates funding for Ohio’s extensive transportation system, prioritizing efforts to keep Ohio moving forward. 

COLUMBUS—State Representative Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester) announced that the Ohio House of Representatives approved House Bill 28. This legislation aims to simplify Ohio’s property tax system, promote transparency, and avoid unintended property tax increases by eliminating replacement property tax levies.

State Rep. Marilyn John (R-Richland County) announces that Ohio’s annual sales tax holiday will begin Aug. 6 and last through Aug. 8. 

The House was successful in passing several pieces of legislation recently including empowering local communities on energy projects, allowing income tax credits for new farmers, and permanent registration for noncommercial trailers.

State Rep. Sarah Fowler Arthur (R-Geneva-on-the-Lake) announces that she will be hosting her first Town Hall event within the 99th Ohio House District to discuss questions, issues, and concerns of her fellow constituents. The event will take place in Jefferson, Ohio.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Jon Cross (R-Kenton) today applauded the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and the residents and visitors of Indian Lake for their efforts in keeping the lake clean and safe.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester) today announced she will be introducing a resolution that expresses support for the Cuban people in their fight for freedom.

RICHWOOD – Local businesses Tom Ross Automotive and Sheila’s Flowers and Gifts celebrated their 25th anniversary this year, announced State Rep. Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville).

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Kyle Koehler (R-Springfield) and Sarah Fowler Arthur (R-Ashtabula) today announced they introduced legislation that requires abortion providers to share information regarding abortion pill reversal treatment.

State Rep. Scott Wiggam (R-Wayne County) announces the General Assembly recently passed House Bill 110, known as the two-year state operating budget that was signed into law by the governor earlier today. The legislation highlights include a new school funding reform plan, tax relief, jobs and economic support, and several other initiatives.

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Rick Carfagna (R-Genoa Township) and Thomas Hall (R-Madison Twp.) today hosted a press conference with Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to announce the introduction of House Bill 376, landmark data privacy legislation.

State Rep. Marilyn John (R-Richland County) has announced approval of several OSU-Mansfield projects by the Ohio State Controlling Board. The allocations include hundreds of thousands of dollars for various construction and professional design services for OSU-Mansfield initiatives.