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Ritter Applauds ODNR Grant Funding for Local Park Projects

COLUMBUS, Ohio – State Representative Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) today announced funding to support projects at several local parks in the 94th House District through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) NatureWorks grant program. 

 
 
Representative Pizzulli Chairs First Ibogaine Treatment Study Committee

COLUMBUS – The Ibogaine Treatment Study Committee last week convened for its first meeting, announced State Representative Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County), Chairman of the committee.

 
 
Representative Roemer Encourages Participation in Public Comment Opportunity Following the U.S. EPA Region 5's Proposal to Reject the E-Check Ease Act

(Columbus, Ohio) – State Representative Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) is encouraging Ohioans to submit a public comment following the U.S. EPA Region 5’s proposal to reject the E-Check Ease Act: 

 
 
Sagamore Hills Park Awarded Funds for Park Improvements
December 12, 2025
Rep. Demetriou Highlights Summit County NatureWorks Grant Program Awardee

State Representative Steve Demetriou (R-Bainbridge Twp.) today announced that to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) NatureWorks grant program awarded Sagamore Hills Park over $39,000 for various park improvements. 

 
 
Legislation to Encourage Participation in Team Sports
December 12, 2025
Representative King Introduces SAM Act

State Representative Angie King (R-Celina) recently introduced the Student Athlete Mobility (SAM) Act, to give students the ability to participate in sports not offered at their home school. 

 
 
Representative Manning Applauds Governor DeWine's Executive Order Supporting Ohio Families and Expanding Youth Workforce Development in Lorain County

COLUMBUS, OH — State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) today commended Governor Mike DeWine for signing a new Executive Order that allocates critical funding to help families in need, strengthen support for children, and expand workforce development opportunities across Ohio — with significant benefits for youth in Lorain County.

 

 
 
Rep. Robb Blasdel Announces Launch of OneOhio Regional Grant Cycle 2

COLUMBUS — State Representative Monica Robb Blasdel (R-New Waterford) is pleased to announce the OneOhio Recovery Foundation has officially launched Regional Grant Cycle 2, marking another major step forward in Ohio’s ongoing work to support communities impacted by the opioid epidemic. 

 
 
Roemer Responds to U.S. EPA's Decline of E-Check Ease Act

Chairman Bill Roemer (R–Richfield) today expressed his strong disappointment in the U.S. EPA Region 5’s decision to reject the E-Check Ease Act — legislation that would have allowed residents in seven Northeast Ohio counties to submit an attestation form in place of a physical E-Check inspection.

 
 
Rep. David Thomas Votes in Support of Legislation to Enhance Protection of Correctional Facility Employees, Reduce Drug Possession within Ohio Prisons

State Representative David Thomas (R-Jefferson) recently 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. 

 
 
Unaccredited Recovery Housing to Cease Operation in Portsmouth

COLUMBUS – State Representative Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) today announced that the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health recently requested a preliminary injunction against an unaccredited recovery housing operator—STEP Wellness—for noncompliance with state laws. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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