Republican News

State Representative Thomas Hall (R-Madison Twp.) spearheaded House Bill 377 as one of the primary sponsors, which includes $422 million in funding to the Office of Budget and Management to disburse to local governments in accordance with the American Rescue Plan Act. 

State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) is scheduled to serve as the Grand Marshal of the “Light Ohio Blue” Cruiser Caravan Tuesday in support of the organization’s weeklong campaign bringing an awareness to supporting law enforcement across the state. 

State Representative Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) applauded the recent announcement that funding has been approved through the Ohio Controlling Board to support local drinking water infrastructure projects in Meigs and Washington Counties.  

Legislation to protect in-person and online religious services from disruption was passed this week by the Ohio House, State Representative Mark Johnson (R-Chillicothe) announced. 

State Representative Angie King (R-Celina) announced that the Ohio Controlling Board this week approved over $200 million in federal grant funding through the first year of the Rural Health Transformation Fund.

State Representative Susan Manchester (R-Waynesfield) Wednesday announced the General Assembly has approved House Bill 95, her bipartisan legislation that creates a beginning farmer tax credit to assist one generation of farmers to the next.  

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – State Representative Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) announced that the Ohio Controlling Board this week approved over $200 million in federal grant funding through the first year of the Rural Health Transformation Fund. 

Speaker Bob Cupp (R-Lima) honored Bluffton Police Officer Dominic Francis on the floor of the Ohio House of Representatives today with a moment of silence and a few remarks to recognize his life.

State Representative Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) today highlighted the 2026 Ohio Travel Guide, an initiative developed by TourismOhio, and a free resource available for Ohioans and visitors to explore all that Ohio has to offer.

Ohio House Bill 272 championed by State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) was signed into law by the governor Wednesday. The legislation designed to combat organized retail crime, jointly sponsored by State Rep. Phil Plummer (R-Dayton), requires high-volume, third-party online sellers to disclose certain pieces of identifying information in order to protect consumers. Ghanbari attended the bill signing ceremony.

State Representative Monica Robb Blasdel (R-New Waterford) announced that the Ohio Controlling Board approved over $200 million in federal grant funding through the first year of the Rural Health Transformation Fund. 

Ohio House Bill 272 championed by State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) passed the General Assembly Wednesday after a 33-0 vote in Senate. The legislation, jointly sponsored by State Rep. Phil Plummer (R-Dayton), requires high-volume, third-party online sellers to disclose certain pieces of identifying information in order to protect consumers. 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Marilyn John (R-Richland County) is pleased to announce that the Ohio Controlling Board recently approved the release of $500,000 for the Mansfield Renaissance Theatre “Road to 100” renovation project. 

House Bill 531 introduced by State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) passed unanimously on the House floor Wednesday and now moves to the Senate for further consideration. Ghanbari, the primary sponsor of the legislation, noted the bipartisan bill allows a county prosecutor to partner with certain entities to provide legal services

State Representative Kellie Deeter (R-Norwalk) announced that the Ohio Controlling Board yesterday approved over $200 million in federal grant funding through the first year of the Rural Health Transformation Fund.

Speaker Bob Cupp (R-Lima) announces $500,000 for Delphos to assist the city with lead service line replacements. The funding is based on grants from the H2Ohio initiative.

State Representative Heidi Workman (R-Rootstown) is pleased to share that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today proposed redesignating the Cleveland Area to “attainment” for ground-level ozone, following three consecutive years of air quality data showing the region meets the national health-based standard.

State Rep. Scott Lipps (R-Franklin) announces House Bill 324, also known as “Shirley and Wilma’s Law,” has passed out of the Ohio House. The bill ensures that patients are allowed access to both family and clergy amid a pandemic such as COVID-19. Lipps spoke to the bill on the House floor.

State Representatives Melanie Miller (R- Ashland) and Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Westlake) have introduced House Bill 809, legislation aimed at expanding and strengthening protections for the use of electronic monitoring devices in long-term care facilities.