Republican News

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives today passed legislation that would require the state’s Adjutant General’s Office to establish the Ohio Cyber Reserve. This newly formed security organization would be responsible for maintaining teams of IT professionals to protect citizens, businesses, infrastructure and local governments from cyberattacks.

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Bill 625, legislation that clarifies state law for businesses in regards to their use of packaging containers such as bags, bottles and other food service items.

COLUMBUS—State Representatives Jim Butler (R-Oakwood) and Rick Perales (R-Beavercreek) today applauded the Ohio House for passage of legislation they joint sponsored that addresses a top concern for military families when relocating to Ohio.

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives today passed Substitute House Bill 2, the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects throughout the state. The Capital Budget will make historic invests in local community projects, announced State Rep. Brian Stewart (R-Ashville). 

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives today passed Substitute House Bill 2, the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects throughout the state, announced State Rep. D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron).  The bill will allocate more than $4.2 billion for capital projects, including $717 million in one-time project funding from the Strategic Community Investment Fund.

COLUMBUS— The Ohio House of Representatives today passed Substitute House Bill 2, the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects throughout the state, including the Strategic Community Investment Fund. The Capital Budget will make historic investments in local community projects, announced State Representative Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.).

COLUMBUS- The House Economic and Workforce Development Committee today began hearings on House Bill 469, legislation to establish the Ohio River Commission. The measure is championed by State Reps. Monica Robb Blasdel (R-Columbiana) and Don Jones (R-Freeport). 

COLUMBUS—The House Finance Committee today began hearings on House Bill 580, legislation to directly support foster and kinship caregivers throughout Ohio by alleviating the financial burden oftentimes associated with childcare, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. Sharon Ray (R-Wadsworth). 

COLUMBUS –The House Transportation Committee today passed House Bill 487, legislation to designate TSgt. Grover Lee Swearingen Memorial Highway, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County).

COLUMBUS –The House Families and Aging Committee yesterday passed House Bill 465, known as Lauren’s Law.

COLUMBUS—Speaker Pro Tempore Scott Oelslager (R-North Canton) is pleased to announce the recent passage of multiple important pieces of legislation. 

COLUMBUS—The Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Unclaimed Funds recently announced it's currently holding $71.6 million in unclaimed funds belonging to residents and businesses in Stark County, announced State Rep. Scott Oelslager (R-North Canton).  

COLUMBUS—State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) is pleased to announce that the 90th House District will be awarded $320,494.62 as part of Ohio's County and Independent Fair Grant Program to support local fairgrounds.

COLUMBUS –State Representative Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) is pleased to announce that the Defiance, Paulding, Putnam, and Van Wert County fairs will receive funding as part of the Ohio County and Independent Fairs Grant Program.