Republican News

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Thomas Hall (R-Madison Twp.) today joined State Reps. Craig S. Riedel (R-Defiance), Phil Plummer (R-Dayton) and Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost at a press conference announcing new legislation that offers law enforcement and first responders a one-time bonus award for their work during the pandemic.

COLUMBUS — State Reps. Sharon Ray (R- Wadsworth) and Bill Seitz (R-Cincinnati) today hosted a press conference discussing House Bill 294 and the false claims made by the House Minority Caucus regarding the legislation.

COLUMBUS— State Reps. Tom Brinkman (R-27th District) and Erica C. Crawley (D-Columbus) today provided sponsor testimony before the House Families, Aging, and Human Services Committee for House Bill (HB) 142, which would allow Medicaid to provide reimbursement for doula services.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Brett Hillyer (R-Uhrichsville) today delivered sponsor testimony on House Bill 315, legislation that would create comprehensive reform of the bail process in the state of Ohio.

COLUMBUS – The Ohio House of Representatives today approved House Bill 4, legislation sponsored by State Reps. Phil Plummer (R-Dayton) and Susan Manchester (R-Waynesfield) that provides more accountability and oversight to child abuse reporting.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville) today announced the Ohio General Assembly has approved House Bill 170, legislation that supports Ohio’s schools, the Ohio Department of Health, and the National Guard by providing over $967 million in COVID-19 federal funding relief.

COLUMBUS — State Representative Don Jones (R-Freeport) today introduced HB 322, legislation that will prohibit critical race theory and action civics in Ohio's K-12 curriculum.

Flanked by both state and national firearms groups that protect the rights of gun owners, State Representative Scott Wiggam (R-Wayne County) and State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) announced the introduction of companion bills that define the scope of government power as it relates to firearms during a time of a declared emergency. The two bills are supported by Buckeye Firearms Association (BFA), National Rifle Association (NRA) and National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF). 

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison) and Brian Lampton (R-Beavercreek) yesterday gave sponsor testimony on House Bill 283, legislation that would make Ohio a Hands-Free state by expanding current law as it is related to texting and driving.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Adam Holmes (R-Nashport) today announced that the Ohio Legislative Service Commission is now accepting applications for its 13-month Legislative and Media Production Fellowship Program.