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Rep. Richardson and Members of the Veterans and Military Development Committee Tour National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence

State Representative Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville) and several members of the House Veterans and Military Development Committee took a tour of the National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence in Springfield, Ohio.

 
 
Legislation Granting Local Control Over Application of Prevailing Wage on Public Projects
October 20, 2025
Representatives Lear and Craig Introduce Legislation to Empower Local Governments

COLUMBUS –State Representatives Beth Lear (R-Galena) and Meredith Craig (R-Smithville) this week introduced House Bill 513, legislation designed to give local governments the freedom to decide for themselves whether to apply prevailing wage standards on public projects.

 
 
More Than $20 Million Available for Communities Statewide
October 17, 2025
Representative Kevin Miller Highlights New Round of Demolition and Site Revitalization Grants

COLUMBUS, Ohio – State Representative Kevin Miller (R-Newark) today announced that the Ohio Department of Development has released guidelines for the latest round of funding through the Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program, which helps communities tear down unsafe and vacant structures to prepare sites for future development.

 
 
Representatives David Thomas and Daniel Troy Provide Sponsor Testimony on Legislation to End the Sale of Delinquent Property Tax Certificates

State Representatives David Thomas (R-Jefferson) and Daniel P. Troy (D-Willowick) on Wednesday provided sponsor testimony during House Local Government Committee on House Bill 493, legislation to ban the sale of delinquent property tax certificates beginning in January 2027.

 
 
Reps. Thomas and Mathews Unveil Legislation to Boost County Efficiency and Cut Waste

State Representatives David Thomas (R- Jefferson) and Ty Mathews (R-Findlay) recently introduced House Bill 520, legislation that would establish Blue Ribbon Committees in every Ohio county to review local taxing units, departments, and public services in an effort to reduce duplication, improve efficiency, and save taxpayer dollars.

 
 
Reps. Thomas and Mathews Unveil Legislation to Boost County Efficiency and Cut Waste

State Representatives David Thomas (R- Jefferson) and Ty Mathews (R-Findlay) recently introduced House Bill 520, legislation that would establish Blue Ribbon Committees in every Ohio county to review local taxing units, departments, and public services in an effort to reduce duplication, improve efficiency, and save taxpayer dollars.

 
 
State Representative Mark Hiner Releases Statement Honoring Karen Buchwald Wright

State Representative Mark Hiner (R-Howard) today released a statement honoring Knox County business leader and community pillar– Karen Buchwald Wright:

 
 
Representative David Thomas Provides Sponsor Testimony on Five Important Bills

State Representative David Thomas (R–Jefferson) provided sponsor testimony in House Committees this week on House Bills 389, 230, 473, and 476, each offering targeted reforms with the potential for statewide impact. He also testified for H.B. 124 in the Senate’s Local Government Committee.

 
 
Ohio House Passes Bill to Designate Marshal Teddy Ray Holcomb Memorial Highway

COLUMBUS—State Representatives Adam Holmes (R-Nashport) and Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) are pleased to announce the Ohio House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation to designate a portion of State Route 13 in Athens County as Marshal Teddy Ray Holcomb Memorial Highway.

 
 
Ohio House Passes My Child-My Chart Act

State Representative Gary Click (R-Vickery) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 162 – the My Child-My Chart Act – legislation that works to allow parents to access their child’s medical charts. 

 
 
Rep. Stewart Champions Pickaway County Adoption of Local Option Homestead Tax Exemption

State Representative Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) today announced that Pickaway County is one of the first counties in the state to adopt the Local Option Homestead Tax Exemption, a provision included in House Bill 96 – Ohio’s State Operating Budget. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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