Republican News

COLUMBUS— State Representative Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario) today announced Ohio’s New Manufacturing Mentorship Program, which was included in the state budget this year.

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Phil Plummer and D.J. Swearingen today proposed legislation to improve our current firearms background check process and close gaps in state law to help local law enforcement and prosecutors better protect Ohioans.

COLUMBUS— Speaker Larry Householder (R-Glenford) today announced a screening panel to review candidates wishing to fill the vacant 93rd House District seat, which includes Gallia and Jackson counties, most of Lawrence County and part of Vinton County.

COLUMBUS— Speaker Larry Householder (R-Glenford) and Minority Leader Emilia Strong Sykes (D-Akron) today unveiled the last four committee rooms to be equipped with cameras.

COLUMBUS - Speaker Larry Householder (R-Glenford), Chairman of the Legislative Service Commission, today announced that Wendy Zhan has been selected to serve as the new Director of the Legislative Service Commission (LSC). Zhan is replacing Mark Flanders who is retiring after 35 years of public service, 30 of it with LSC.

COLUMBUS - Speaker Larry Householder (R-Glenford) today announced that Douglas J. Swearingen, Jr. (R-Huron) was sworn in to serve as state representative to the 89^th House District, which covers both Erie and Ottawa counties. Representative Swearingen replaces Representative Steven Arndt (R-Port Clinton) who retired on July 31, 2019. 

COLUMBUS – A plan that will save Ohio’s electric ratepayers $1.3 billion has been approved by the Ohio House of Representatives.

COLUMBUS – The Ohio House of Representatives today approved a new two-year state budget that includes major health care reforms as well as tax relief for Ohio families.

COLUMBUS – Meaningful tax relief, major health care reform and increased funding for schools are among the highlights of a state budget accord approved today by a House-Senate conference committee.

COLUMBUS – Today the Ohio House passed several bills, including legislation that allows the filing of certain campaign finance statements to be done electronically, permits wearing hearing protection while riding motorcycles, and requires center-line rumble strips for certain highway projects.

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives today passed the Parents’ Bill of Rights, announced joint sponsors, State Reps. D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) and Sara Carruthers (R-Hamilton).

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives today passed the Parents’ Bill of Rights, announced joint sponsors, State Reps. D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) and Sara Carruthers (R-Hamilton).

State Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County) announces that House Bill 122 passed today within the Ohio House of Representatives. The legislation increases legal protections for Guardian ad Litems (GALs) and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) involved in representing children. Pavliga is a joint sponsor of the bipartisan bill as she spoke to it on the House floor.

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Bill 86, announced State Rep. Jeff LaRe (R-Violet Twp.). 

State Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel (R-Columbiana County) has issued the following statement regarding the announcement of a $1.9 million grant for a wastewater infrastructure project in East Liverpool:

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives yesterday passed House Bill 76, Innovate the Code, with overwhelming bipartisan support, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. Thomas Hall (R-Madison Twp.).

COLUMBUS – The Ohio House of Representatives passed the Chief Steven DiSario Act announced bill sponsor State Rep. Kevin Miller (R-Newark).

COLUMBUS—State Rep. D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) today announced the passage of two critical pieces of legislation he spearheaded in the Ohio House of Representatives.

COLUMBUS—State Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland) spearheaded legislative efforts to ban TikTok on government devices and overhaul the current village dissolution process, which today both passed the Ohio House of Representatives.

Legislation to modernize and streamline the municipal net profits tax regarding remote work passed today in the Ohio House, which was spearheaded by State Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel (R-Columbiana County). The representative spoke to the bill on the House floor. 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) recently introduced House Bill 151, legislation that aims to establish a consistent funding stream, using only surplus revenue, to fund future transportation needs across Ohio.

COLUMBUS—The House Local Government Committee began hearings on House Bill 139, legislation to codify Ohio’s existing fire hydrant use and maintenance practices, announced bill sponsor, State Representative Thomas Hall (R- Madison Twp.).

COLUMBUS—State Representatives Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Thomas Hall (R-Madison Twp.) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives approved House Bill 28. This legislation, spearheaded by Mathews and Hall, aims to simplify Ohio’s property tax system, promote transparency, and avoid unexpected property tax increases by eliminating replacement property tax levies.

COLUMBUS—State Representatives Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Thomas Hall (R-Madison Twp.) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives approved House Bill 28. This legislation, spearheaded by Mathews and Hall, aims to simplify Ohio’s property tax system, promote transparency, and avoid unexpected property tax increases by eliminating replacement property tax levies.

The Ohio House of Representatives today approved Senate Bill 1 – legislation that works to bring a “Students First” agenda to Ohio Public Universities. 

COLUMBUS—State Representative State Representative David Thomas (R-Jefferson) today 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.

COLUMBUS—State Representative Mike Dovilla (R-Berea) today 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.

COLUMBUS—State Representative Meredith Craig (R-Smithville) today 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.

COLUMBUS—State Representative Phil Plummer (R-Dayton) today 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.

COLUMBUS—State Representative Tom Young (R-Washington Twp.) today 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.