COLUMBUS—House Bill 272, legislation that will give local governments the permissive authority to expand concealed carry access, today passed out of the House Government Oversight Committee, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County).
COLUMBUS— The House Criminal Justice Committee today began hearings on House Bill 233, the Self-Defense Protection Act, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. Brett Hillyer (R-Uhrichsville).
COLUMBUS – State Reps. Scott Wiggam (R-Wayne County) and D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) recently introduced legislation that will require employers to use the E-Verify program, a free internet-based program to help employers verify work authorization of new hires.
COLUMBUS—State Rep. Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison) today introduced legislation to create a permanent funding source for training Ohio’s law enforcement officers.
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The organizations can receive a $5,000 grant for COVID-19 expenses
State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) encourages chartered veterans service organizations throughout Ohio and Wood County to apply for the Veterans Post COVID Safety Grant. The initiative is to assist these groups in safely operating amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
COLUMBUS—The Civil Justice Committee today heard significant proponent testimony on House Bill 283, legislation that will add a judge to the Adams County common pleas court, announced State Reps. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) and Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland).
State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) announces a surge in unemployment fraud cases throughout Ohio. With tax season approaching, many Ohioans have received unauthorized 1099-G forms, which may indicate an individual’s information was compromised and subsequently used to file fraudulent unemployment claims.
State Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel (R-Columbiana County) is celebrating National Children’s Book Week by touring the district’s elementary schools to read to students across the region. The designated week runs from Nov. 6-12.
COLUMBUS –State Rep. Jay Edwards (R-Nelsonville) yesterday announced that he bought student playoff tickets from thirteen local Appalachian Schools to be distributed to students free of cost.
Ohio House Speaker Bob Cupp (R-Lima) today appointed State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) as Chair of the Armed Services and Veterans Affairs Committee during the 134th General Assembly.
COLUMBUS—The House State and Local Government Committee yesterday passed House Concurrent Resolution 7, announced State Reps. Rodney Creech (R-West Alexandria) and Bob Peterson (R-Sabina), sponsors of the resolution.
The legislation now heads to the governor's desk
State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari’s (R-Perrysburg) legislation, Sub. House Bill 7, a top-priority bill within the Ohio House passed in the General Assembly earlier Thursday. The bill creates the Statewide Watershed Planning and Management Program through the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) to help with water quality improvements. Ghanbari is a primary sponsor of the legislation.
Wood County to receive over $2 million for local projects
State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) announces and supports the upcoming two-year state construction budget, which includes funding for a variety of initiatives across the state as well as aid for local projects throughout Wood County. The capital bill is being included in Senate Bill 310, which is currently pending in a House-Senate conference committee.
COLUMBUS—The Ohio House Behavioral Health Committee today began testimony on House Bill 300, which will establish and fund a pilot program for the remote treatment of opioid use disorder, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. Sharon Ray (R-Wadsworth).
State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) announces two local Wood County projects that were approved today at the state’s Controlling Board meeting. Ghanbari applauds both of the initiatives.
State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) voted in favor of House Bill 621 during session Wednesday. This legislation allows any business that can comply with safety standards from government orders or regulations to stay open.
