Republican News

COLUMBUS – Today, State Representative Bob Cupp (R-Lima) was elected as the new Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives.

COLUMBUS – A plan to replace the EdChoice voucher program and lay the foundation for an overhaul of Ohio’s school report card and testing system has been approved by the Ohio House of Representatives.

COLUMBUS—The Association of Ohio Health Commissioners today provided proponent testimony in support of House Bill 338, State Representative Dave Greenspan’s (R-Westlake) legislation which creates a due process protocol to address mental health and deadly weapons. Franklin County Public Health Commissioner Joe Mazzola, who also serves as the Association’s President-elect, submitted a statement on their behalf.

COLUMBUS—State Representative Scott Lipps (R-Franklin) today applauded the unanimous passage of his legislation, House Bill 203. This legislation will make the services provided by Mobile Dental Facilities (MDF’s) more effective in order to allow greater access to proper oral health care. Dental care is the number one unmet health care need in Ohio. These MDF’s provide access to uninsured and underinsured Ohio families and children.

COLUMBUS – Surprise medical bills – those unexpected charges that can cost patients hundreds or even thousands of dollars – would become a thing of the past under legislation being proposed in the Ohio House of Representatives.

COLUMBUS – Lake County School Districts continue to show improvement in the 2022-2023 school year state report card, announced State Representative Jamie Callender (R-Concord). This includes the Kirtland and Perry School Districts achieving a 5-star rating, the highest overall rating that can be achieved by a district, which places them in the top 12% of schools in Ohio. 

COLUMBUS— State Representatives Jena Powell (R-Arcanum) and Derek Merrin (R-Monclova Township) today announced the Ohio House passage of House Bill 197, the "Tax Code Streamlining and Correction Act." HB 197 makes over 100 changes updating laws governing taxation. The legislation makes our tax code accurate and clear by fixing errors.

COLUMBUS– State Representative Mike Loychik (R-Bazetta) introduced legislation requiring candidates running for state and local boards of education to declare a political affiliation. 

COLUMBUS—State Representative Steve Hambley (R-Brunswick) today announced the Ohio House passage of House Bill 24, legislation that updates the Ohio Revised Code relating to humane societies and their agents.

COLUMBUS—State Reps. Thomas Hall (R-Madison Twp.) and Dani Isaacsohn (D-Cincinnati) today held a press conference on recently introduced legislation known as the 70 Under 70 Plan.

COLUMBUS – The Ohio House of Representatives has approved State Representative Derek Merrin’s legislation to make local property tax ballot issues simpler and easier to understand.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Rick Carfagna (R-Genoa Twp.) today announced the Ohio House’s passage of legislation he sponsored, House Bill 65, or “Chase’s Law.” This bill will require any childcare providers licensed by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) to notify parents if ODJFS determines that the provider allowed serious risk to a child’s safety.

The third round of body-worn camera grants is now available, and State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) encourages Wood County law enforcement agencies to submit their applications for this funding opportunity. 

COLUMBUS—State Representative Jim Hoops (R-Napoleon) announced today the House passage of House Bill 295, legislation that cleans up outdated and conflicting state vehicle code definitions to make it clear that Low-Speed Electric Scooters are permitted on the road. HB 295 gives riders of Low-Speed Electric Scooters similar rights and responsibilities as cyclists.

State Reps. Thomas Hall (R-Madison Twp.) and Rodney Creech (R-West Alexandria) toured the Butler Tech career center this week to see their ongoing efforts in building workforce skills for students and to highlight funding from the state operating budget.

Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder (R-Glenford) issued the following statement today in response to news that backers of a referendum on House Bill 6 have failed to garner sufficient support to place the issue on the ballot:

State Reps. Thomas Hall (R-Madison Twp.) and Rodney Creech (R-West Alexandria) toured the Butler Tech career center this week to see their ongoing efforts in building workforce skills for students and to highlight funding from the state operating budget.

State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) announces The Ohio Office of Budget and Management has approved $1.1 million in funding for the Wood County Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system community project for the area.

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: