Republican News

State Representative Dorothy Pelanda (R-Marysville) today introduced House Bill 591, legislation that will eliminate the need to hold special elections in Ohio if there is only one candidate appearing on the ballot to fill a vacancy in a party nomination for Congress. This will apply only when there is one person that has filed a valid declaration of candidacy or no person has filed a valid declaration of candidacy.

One of the most important tasks a legislature can accomplish is to promote security for its citizens. Among these tasks, job security always proves to be at the top of the list. In order for our state to prosper, Ohioans must be afforded the opportunity to contribute to our workforce, making our state a better place to work and live.

State Representative Steve Hambley (R-Brunswick) and State Senator Larry Obhof (R-Medina) today announced that they will host district office hours on August 26th at the Brunswick Public Library. No appointment is necessary to attend these events and all are encouraged to participate.

At this week’s Chagrin Falls Board of Education meeting, State Representative Marlene Anielski (R-Walton Hills) was recognized for her exemplary support and advocacy for public education, including the Chagrin Falls Exempted Village Schools.

Senate President Keith Faber (R-Celina) and Speaker of the Ohio House Clifford A. Rosenberger (R-Clarksville) today announced the creation of the Unemployment Compensation Reform Joint Committee that will be chaired by Senator Bob Peterson (R-Washington Court House) and Representative Kirk Schuring (R-Canton).

State Representative Tim Ginter (R-Salem) today announced the ceremony to dedicate the Corporal William F. Bratt Memorial Highway. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, August 20th at 11 a.m., at the Wellsville Gazebo near the VFW (359 Main Street, Wellsville, Ohio 43968).

In our continually changing technological age it is becoming easier to register online for almost everything.  From signing up to run a 5K race to ordering prescriptions, the internet is revolutionizing the way we live our lives. Ohio is soon to add one more thing to this list of online conveniences – voter registration.

State Representative Kristina Daley Roegner (R-Hudson) is pleased to announce the results of her 4th Grade Art Recognition Program, a program designed to recognize the artistic talents of 4th grade students from across the 37th House District. The goal was to capture the beauty of Ohio through individual art, and there were over 300 submissions from seven schools.

State Representative Christina Hagan (R-Alliance) today announced that legislation designating the fourth Sunday of July as “Blue Star Mothers and Families Day” will become effective on August 5th. House Bill 242 aims to honor military families and their loved ones for the sacrifices they have made on behalf of the nation.

State Representative Marlene Anielski (R-Walton Hills) is joining with the  Cuyahoga County Library in hosting a Military Resource Fair on Friday, September 2nd.