COLUMBUS – Speaker of the Ohio House Matt Huffman (R-Lima) and Senate President Rob McColley (R-Napoleon) today announced that Bill Rowland has been selected as the new Director of the Ohio Legislative Service Commission (LSC) upon the retirement of Director Wendy Zhan, effective Friday, November 7th, 2025. Additionally, Julie Rishel has been named the new Assistant Director of LSC.
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Rep. Pizzulli Provides Sponsor Testimony on Bill to Support Campus Student Safety Grant Program
Program Enhances Security Measures on College Campuses Across Ohio
COLUMBUS – State Representative Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) today provided sponsor testimony before the House Workforce and Higher Education Committee on legislation to strengthen protections for students on Ohio’s public university campuses.
Representatives Miller and Robb Blasdel Introduce Parental C.H.O.I.C.E. Act
Legislation Aims to Protect Parental Rights Regarding Vaccine Exemptions in School Settings
COLUMBUS – State Representatives Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) and Monica Robb Blasdel (R-New Waterford) recently introduced House Bill 561, the Parental Clarity on Health Options and Information on Conscientious Exemptions (C.H.O.I.C.E) Act.
Representatives Miller and Robb Blasdel Introduce Parental C.H.O.I.C.E. Act
Legislation Aims to Protect Parental Rights Regarding Vaccine Exemptions in School Settings
COLUMBUS – State Representatives Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) and Monica Robb Blasdel (R-New Waterford) recently introduced House Bill 561, the Parental Clarity on Health Options and Information on Conscientious Exemptions (C.H.O.I.C.E) Act.
Columbus, OH — State Representative Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) along with Fairlawn Mayor Russell Sharnsky, recently attended the ribbon cutting ceremony and tour of the brand new, 15,000 square-foot, Avid Architects Headquarters in Summit County.
Representative Kishman Votes in Support of Bill to Streamline BMV License Renewal Notification Process
Electronic notification would remind Ohioans of upcoming license renewal
State Representative Matthew Kishman (R-Minerva) this week voted in support of House Bill 258 – legislation that would streamline the Registrar of Motor Vehicles’ license renewal process by electronically notifying Ohioans to renew their license no less than 15 days before it expires.
Representative Peterson Highlights Upcoming Round of Welcome Home Ohio Program
Application Opens December 8, 2025
State Representative Bob Peterson (R-Sabina) today announced that the Ohio Department of Development has released guidelines for the Welcome Home Ohio Program.
COLUMBUS – Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman (R-Lima) today released the following statement upon the unanimous adoption of a congressional district plan by the Ohio Redistricting Commission:
Majority Whip Santucci Highlights Upcoming Round of Brownfield Remediation Grants
$88 Million Available Through the Program
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Majority Whip Nick Santucci (R-Niles) today announced that the Ohio Department of Development has released guidelines for the Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program.
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – State Representative Sharon Ray (R-Wadsworth) today announced that the Ohio Senate unanimously passed House Bill 56, legislation to designate a portion of State Route 421 as the Corporal David James Amheiser Memorial Highway.