Republican News

COLUMBUS – State Representative Dave Greenspan (R-Westlake) today announced the introduction of his first bill as a state representative.  House Bill 38, otherwise known as the “Public Safety and Military Protection Act,” is designed to increase the penalties for violent offenders only in cases when it is the offender's specific purpose to attack a law enforcement officer, first responder, or military member.

Last week, on February 1^st, 2017, State Representatives Mike Duffey (R-Worthington) and Christina Hagan (R-Alliance) re-introduced DataOhio, transparency legislation that twice passed the Ohio House and which seems to have inspired Governor Kasich to follow suit with government data initiatives in his proposed budget.

COLUMBUS—State Representative Jonathan Dever (R-Madeira) has introduced legislation that would greatly improve government transparency by making it easier for Ohioans to search state government spending during each fiscal year.

INDEPENDENCE—State Representative Marlene Anielski (R-Walton Hills) presented an Ohio House commendation this week to Nicholas Mroczynksi for earning the rank of Eagle Scout in Boy Scout Troop 297.

INDEPENDENCE—State Representative Marlene Anielski (R-Walton Hills) presented an Ohio House commendation this week to Nicholas Mroczynksi for earning the rank of Eagle Scout in Boy Scout Troop 297.

COLUMBUS—State Representative Steve Arndt (R-Port Clinton) applauded the recent announcement from the Ohio Department of Agriculture that four farms located within Ottawa County have been registered in the Ohio Historic Family Farms program.

COLUMBUS—Speaker of the Ohio House Clifford A. Rosenberger (R-Clarksville) and House Finance Committee Chairman Ryan Smith (R-Bidwell) today released statements regarding Governor John Kasich’s state operating budget proposal.

COLUMBUS—Speaker of the Ohio House Clifford A. Rosenberger (R-Clarksville) today announced committee assignments for members of the 132nd General Assembly.

COLUMBUS—Speaker of the Ohio House Clifford A. Rosenberger (R-Clarksville) and House Finance Committee Chairman Ryan Smith (R-Bidwell) today released statements regarding Governor John Kasich’s state operating budget proposal.

In January, it’s impossible not to reflect on the prior year.  2016 had so many great occurrences but it was a tough year for many families.  I have learned that it’s the little things that matter in the end.

SPRINGFIELD—State Representative Kyle Koehler (R-Springfield) attended a meeting with Clark County officials and stakeholders regarding the cleanup of the Tremont City Barrel Fill.