Legislation addressing SNAP Program, Updates to Family Insurance, and Public Nuisance Laws
State Representative Kellie Deeter (R-Norwalk) today announced that three bills she’s championed, House Bill 163, House Bill 593, and House Bill 639, were passed by the Ohio House.
State Representative Mike Dovilla (R-Berea) today testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses regarding Ohio's ongoing efforts to improve accountability, strengthen eligibility verification, and combat fraud within the Medicaid program.
Guiding Ohio Online Grants to Support Technology Training in Rural Communities
State Representative Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) is pleased to announce that Meigs County District Public Library has been awarded Guiding Ohio Online grants through the State Library of Ohio. During its May meeting, the State Library of Ohio Board approved more than $368,000 in federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funding for eighteen public libraries across the state.
Legislation brought forward by local beekeepers
State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) today provided sponsor testimony before the House Agriculture Committee on House Bill 911, legislation that updates Ohio’s apiary registration and placement requirements to better support Ohio’s beekeeping industry and ensure compliance with existing state law. The bill comes in response to concerns from local beekeepers in Rep. Miller’s district.
COLUMBUS – State Representatives Monica Robb Blasdel (R-New Waterford) and Bob Peterson (R-Sabina) today announced that the Ohio House concurred with Senate amendments to House Bill 170, legislation that would give Ohio authority over the regulation of Class VI injection wells used for carbon capture and storage.
COLUMBUS – State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) today announced that the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health recently issued a temporary freeze and enhanced review process for new behavioral health and rehab provider applications.
Guiding Ohio Online Grants to Support Technology Training in Rural Communities
State Representative Monica Robb Blasdel (R-New Waterford) is pleased to announce that two public libraries in District 79 have been awarded Guiding Ohio Online grants through the State Library of Ohio. During its May meeting, the State Library of Ohio Board approved more than $368,000 in federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funding for eighteen public libraries across the state.
State Representative Brian Stewart (R-Ashville), Chair of the House Finance Committee, today announced the House introduction of Ohio’s Capital Budget bill – a two-year capital improvements budget for community projects throughout the state.
Bill Expands State ID Program to Community-Based Correctional Facilities
State Representative Gary Click (R-Vickery) today announced that Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 393, legislation that would require community-based correctional facilities and programs in Ohio to assist individuals in custody in obtaining a state-issued identification card before their release.
