Republican News

COLUMBUS— The Ohio House of Representative today passed House Bill 201, legislation to protect consumer freedom when purchasing automobiles and other equipment, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. Brett Hillyer (R-Uhrichsville).

COLUMBUS –The Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Bill 214, which will promote free speech in public schools and protect Ohio educators, staff, and students, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. Adam Holmes (R-Nashport).

COLUMBUS—State Rep. Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison) yesterday was assigned by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine to advise the newly formed Ohio Juvenile Justice Working Group.

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. 

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. 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.