Republican News

COLUMBUS—The State of Ohio Controlling Board today approved the transfer of funding for Lakeland Community College to support the College’s workforce development efforts, announced State Rep. Jamie Callender (R-Concord). Funding for this project is part of a $5.6 million investment made in Lake County’s career tech and performing arts centers as part of HB 687 (134th General Assembly).

AUDUBON, PA –State Representative Dick Stein (R-Norwalk), Chair of the Public Utilities Committee, and Pennsylvania State Sen. Gene Yaw, Chair of the Environmental Resources and Energy Committee were among those giving testimony at this week’s PJM Board of Managers Critical Issue Fast Path (CIFP) – Resource Adequacy Stage 4 meeting. 

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Thomas Hall (R-Madison Twp.) and Steve Demetriou (R-Bainbridge) today held a press conference on recent changes to the homestead exemption that will protect Ohio seniors and disabled veterans.

COLUMBUS, OH – State Representative Sara Carruthers (R-Hamilton) issued the following statement in response to Butler County Auditor Nancy Nix’s update on property value and tax increases within the county:

COLUMBUS – State Representative Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) visited the Vantage Career Center in Van Wert. The representative met with Center leadership, business leaders, instructors, and coordinators to learn more about the benefits of TechCred courses and how they help the local community. 

State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg), chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, continues to prioritize public safety in the recently passed state operating budget.

State Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County) joined the Rootstown Historical Society (RHS) and Old Cemetery Committee in Portage County for a check presentation to the organization.

State Rep. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) is one of 22 elected officials from across the state of Ohio to successfully complete this year’s Public Leadership Academy at The Ohio State University’s John Glenn College of Public Affairs.

COLUMBUS— The Conservative Political Action Coalition (CPAC) recently appointed State Rep. Brett Hillyer (R-Uhrichsville) to serve on the National Prosecutors and Law Enforcement Advisory Council.

COLUMBUS –State Rep. Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) sent a bipartisan letter advising Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Director Anne Vogel to end E-Check in Northeast Ohio. The letter has signatures from House members in every affected county.