Republican News

Delaware County Republican Brian Lorenz (R-Powell) has been appointed to fill the unexpired term for the 60th House District seat after the untimely passing of State Representative Kris Jordan.

State Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County) announces local funding for organizations in Kent and Aurora for the arts. The funds are through the Ohio Arts Economic Relief Grant Program.

Scioto County Republican Justin Pizzulli has been sworn in to fill the unexpired term for the 90th House District seat, which was previously held by Brian Baldridge (R-Winchester). 

On Wednesday, State Rep. Jena Powell’s (R-Arcanum) “Save Women’s Sports Act” legislation passed in the House Higher Education Committee. The bill ensures that biological males cannot compete in female-only sports in Ohio.

State Reps. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) and Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) have introduced legislation modernizing the statutes authorizing the Cosmetology and Barber Board. The bill updates the statutes to harmonize the regulations and processes of the board and better serve licensees.

State Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel (R-Columbiana County) has introduced a bill aimed at protecting healthcare workers and patients from harmful surgical smoke exposure. Robb Blasdel spoke to the bill during its first committee hearing today.

COLUMBUS— State Representatives Darrell Kick (R-Loudonville) and Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) have introduced legislation that would add several federally recognized agricultural days into the Ohio Revised Code. 

COLUMBUS – The Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) yesterday appointed State Rep. Thomas Hall (R-Madison Twp.) to the Statewide Emergency Services Internet Protocol Network Steering Committee.

State Rep. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) presented a resolution on Monday to the Ashland Women’s Basketball team on the House floor of the Statehouse in Columbus. The representative invited the team to recognize their NCAA Division II national championship win earlier this year.

COLUMBUS –The Ohio Controlling Board today released funds for the First Responders Safety and Training Center located in Shelby, Ohio, announced State Rep. Marilyn John (R-Richland County).

COLUMBUS—State Rep. Sharon Ray (R-Wadsworth) today held a press conference on House Concurrent Resolution 16, which aims to bring awareness to the importance of perinatal mental health. 

COLUMBUS—The House Public Health Policy Committee today began hearings on House Bill 633, the Early Detection and Awareness of Type 1 Diabetes Act, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. Thomas Hall (R-Madison Twp.). 

COLUMBUS—The Senate Local Government Committee today began hearings on House Bill 315, the Township Omnibus Bill, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. Thomas Hall (R- Madison Twp.). 

COLUMBUS—The House Transportation Committee today passed House Bill 631, legislation sponsored by State Rep. Jon Cross (R-Kenton) to designate the portion of State Route 273 that runs directly in front of Ridgemont Highschool as the Major David McGue Memorial Highway.

COLUMBUS –The Ohio Controlling Board today approved the release of $1,807,689.80 to be used by Shawnee State University for the Campus Gateway/Third Street Development Project, announced State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County).

COLUMBUS –Scioto County was recently awarded $500,000 through the Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program administered by the Ohio Department of Development, announced State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County).

COLUMBUS-State Representative Sarah Fowler Arthur (R-Ashtabula) welcomed members of LEADERship Ashtabula County to the Statehouse earlier this week. 

COLUMBUS—State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) is pleased to announce that Shawnee State University was recently awarded $1,999,092 to support a local Investment in Our Future project and strengthen the advanced manufacturing workforce in southeast Ohio.

COLUMBUS- State Representative Don Jones (R-Freeport) announced that Harrison County leads the state in enrollment in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio, with 79% of eligible kids signed up. 

COLUMBUS –State Rep. Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison) today issued the following statement on the passing of former Ohio House Speaker Jo Ann Davidson: