Republican News

(Columbus, Ohio) – State Representative Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) is encouraging Ohioans to submit a public comment following the U.S. EPA Region 5’s proposal to reject the E-Check Ease Act: 

State Representative Steve Demetriou (R-Bainbridge Twp.) today announced that to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) NatureWorks grant program awarded Sagamore Hills Park over $39,000 for various park improvements. 

State Representative Angie King (R-Celina) recently introduced the Student Athlete Mobility (SAM) Act, to give students the ability to participate in sports not offered at their home school. 

COLUMBUS, OH — State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) today commended Governor Mike DeWine for signing a new Executive Order that allocates critical funding to help families in need, strengthen support for children, and expand workforce development opportunities across Ohio — with significant benefits for youth in Lorain County.

COLUMBUS — State Representative Monica Robb Blasdel (R-New Waterford) is pleased to announce the OneOhio Recovery Foundation has officially launched Regional Grant Cycle 2, marking another major step forward in Ohio’s ongoing work to support communities impacted by the opioid epidemic. 

Chairman Bill Roemer (R–Richfield) today expressed his strong disappointment in the U.S. EPA Region 5’s decision to reject the E-Check Ease Act — legislation that would have allowed residents in seven Northeast Ohio counties to submit an attestation form in place of a physical E-Check inspection.

State Representative David Thomas (R-Jefferson) recently voted in support of House Bill 338 – also known as Andy’s Law – legislation that expands the offense of aggravated murder or assault of correctional facility employees and instills new measures to reduce inmate drug possession. 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) today announced that the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health recently requested a preliminary injunction against an unaccredited recovery housing operator—STEP Wellness—for noncompliance with state laws. 

(COLUMBUS, OHIO)—State Representative Marilyn John (R-Richland County) recently voted to concur on Senate amendments to House Bills 129, 309, 186, and 335 – four initiatives championed by House Republicans that work to curb spikes and provide direct property tax relief to Ohioans, totaling more than $2.4 billion in savings.  

COLUMBUS – Governor DeWine signed the Escaped Convict Alert Program (ECAP) into law on Monday. Introduced by State Representatives Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) and Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.), this legislation will strengthen public safety through a new alert system which will notify residents when a nearby convict escapes from custody.