Republican News

COLUMBUS – House Bill 472, also known as the Ohio Votes Count Act, was recently introduced in the Ohio House, announced co-sponsor of the legislation, State Rep. Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester). 

COLUMBUS – The House Health Provider Services Committee this week began hearings on House Bill 319, the Conscientious Right to Refuse Act, announced State Rep. Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester). Gross provided sponsor testimony before the committee alongside her joint sponsor, State Rep. Scott Wiggam (R-Wayne County).

COLUMBUS – The #DontMessWithOurKids movement recently issued a “Call to the Capitols,” encouraging people to stand and pray at every state capitol on April 13, 2024, announced State Rep. Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester).

COLUMBUS – NorthPoint Development and the City of Fairfield recently announced plans to develop the Fairfield Trade Center, which will directly support manufacturing, automotive, logistics, distribution, and e-commerce, announced State Rep. Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester).

COLUMBUS – Resilience US, Inc., located in West Chester Township, was recently awarded tax credit funding that will result in local economic development and job creation, announced State Rep. Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester).

COLUMBUS –The Ohio Controlling Board yesterday approved the release of over $9.7 million funding to be used towards construction costs at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility located in Scioto County, announced State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County).

COLUMBUS—State Rep. Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester) today made the following statement in response to the recent veto of House Bill 68, the SAFE Act and Save Women’s Sports Act.

“I am extremely disappointed in the Governor’s decision to veto House Bill 68—a bill that protects Ohio’s children and female student athletes. I have supported this bill from day one and I look forward to working with my colleagues to override the Governor’s veto. I am committed to standing up for what’s best for all Ohioans.”

COLUMBUS –State Representatives Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) and Phil Plummer (R-Dayton) today held a press conference regarding recently introduced legislation to authorize the State of Ohio to use nitrogen hypoxia in addition to lethal injection whenever the latter is not available to carry out a capital sentence.

COLUMBUS—Details for the newly created Welcome Home Ohio program were recently released to the public, announced State Rep. Scott Oelslager (R-North Canton).  

COLUMBUS—The House Primary and Secondary Education Committee today passed House Bill 70, legislation that will require Ohio schools to adopt policies regarding the administration of over-the-counter medications, announced bill sponsors, State Reps. Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester) and Sarah Fowler Arthur (R-Ashtabula).

COLUMBUS – State Representative Riordan McClain (R-Upper Sandusky) acknowledged and applauded the Senate in joining the House in overriding Governor DeWine’s veto of House Bill 68 on Wednesday afternoon.

COLUMBUS – The Save Women’s Sports Act and the Ohio SAFE Act became law, Wednesday, as the Ohio Senate voted to protect Ohio females and children by overriding Governor DeWine’s veto of H.B. 68.

The Save Women’s Sports Act prohibits males from competing in female-only sports and the Ohio SAFE Act protects minors from experimental, sterilizing, and irreversible procedures. The veto override passed with overwhelming support (24 - 8).

“I am truly grateful that after five years of uphill battles, Ohio females’ rights to safety, fairness, a future in female sports, and female scholar-athlete opportunities are finally protected in Ohio law,” said Powell. “Today, my colleagues in the Senate listened to the people that they represent, and acted in their best interests, despite pressure from the Governor.”

Rep. Powell first introduced the Save Women’s Sports Act in 2019 and she has co-sponsored the SAFE Act’s policy since it was first introduced in 2020.

COLUMBUS, OH – State Representatives Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Brian Lampton (R-Beavercreek) were joined by State Senators George Lang (R-West Chester) and Stephen A. Huffman (R-Tipp City) to introduce legislation aimed at eliminating the state income tax as well as the commercial activities tax (CAT). 

“Ohio is ready to reclaim our role as the economic engine of the Midwest,” said Mathews. “This step ensures Ohio is a destination for businesses to grow and attract people who want to work and live here, raise a family, and truly thrive.”

COLUMBUS, OH – State Representatives Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Brian Lampton (R-Beavercreek) were joined by State Senators George Lang (R-West Chester) and Stephen A. Huffman (R-Tipp City) to introduce legislation aimed at eliminating the state income tax as well as the commercial activities tax (CAT). 

COLUMBUS—State Reps. Brett Hillyer (R-Uhrichsville) and Kevin Miller (R-Newark) yesterday introduced legislation to establish the Tuscarawas Valley Memorial Highway.

COLUMBUS—State Rep. Thomas Hall (R- Madison Twp.) yesterday provided sponsor testimony on the Township Omnibus Bill during House State and Local Government Committee. 

COLUMBUS—Scioto County was recently awarded funding through the Community Housing Impact and Preservation (CHIP) grant program, announced State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County).