Republican News

(COLUMBUS, OHIO)—State Representative Riordan McClain (R-Upper Sandusky) yesterday voted to concur on Senate amendments to House Bills 129, 309, 186, and 335 – four initiatives championed by House Republicans that work to curb spikes and provide direct property tax relief to Ohioans, totaling more than $2.4 billion in savings. 

State Representative Bob Peterson (R-Sabina) yesterday voted to concur on Senate amendments to House Bills 129, 309, 186, and 335 – four initiatives championed by House Republicans that work to curb spikes and provide direct property tax relief to Ohioans, totaling more than $2.4 billion in savings. 

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Christine Cockley (D-Columbus) today is pleased to announce the passage of House Bill (HB) 65 , also known as The Agriculture Appreciation Act. The bill designates the first full week of August as “National Farmers Market Week” in Ohio. This designation, which was made possible through an amendment proposed by Rep. Cockley, underscores the vital role farmers' markets play in supporting local economies and promoting healthy communities.

(COLUMBUS, OHIO)—State Representative Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville) yesterday voted to concur on Senate amendments to House Bills 129, 309, 186, and 335 – four initiatives championed by House Republicans that work to curb spikes and provide direct property tax relief to Ohioans, totaling more than $2.4 billion in savings. 

COLUMBUS —State Reps. Christine Cockley (D-Columbus) and Jodi Salvo (R-Bolivar) Tuesday introduced bipartisan legislation to expand Ohio's wine discount laws. Under current law, retail liquor permit holders can offer a 10% discount on purchases of six to 12 bottles of alcoholic wine. The proposed bill would amend this provision to extend the same 10% discount to non-alcoholic (NA) and dealcoholized wines in a 6 to 12 bottle purchase.

State Representative Kevin Ritter today announced that Governor DeWine recently awarded $146,222 to Meigs County Public Transit for several equipment updates and vehicle projects.

COLUMBUS — State Reps. Christine Cockley (D-Columbus) and Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) introduced the bipartisan Finding and Identifying with NamUs Data (FIND) Act today. It’s a groundbreaking bill that would make Ohio the 17th state to mandate the use of the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) in missing persons investigations.

COLUMBUS—State Representatives David Thomas (R-Jefferson) and Meredith Craig (R-Smithville) today announced the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 476, legislation to modernize Ohio law to allow nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations, and schools to sell raffle tickets online. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Christine Cockley (D-Columbus) today voted against House Bill 94 (HB 94), a bill that would allow employers to meet the requirement of posting workers' rights online instead of maintaining physical copies at the workplace.

COLUMBUS—State Representatives David Thomas (R-Jefferson) and Meredith Craig (R-Smithville) today announced the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 476, legislation to modernize Ohio law to allow nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations, and schools to sell raffle tickets online. 

The Ohio House of Representatives today voted to concur on Senate amendments to House Bills 129, 309, 186, and 335 – four initiatives championed by House Republicans that make systematic reforms to curb spikes and provide direct property tax relief to Ohioans, totaling more than $2.4 billion in savings. The package of bills now goes to the Governor’s desk for his signature.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Christine Cockley (D-Columbus) today responded to the House passage of Senate Bill (SB) 1, the Higher Education Destruction Act:

COLUMBUS—State Representatives Sharon Ray (R-Wadsworth) and Jim Hoops (R-Napoleon) are pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Bill 303, legislation to create the Community Energy Pilot Program, spurring a competitive and diverse energy market in Ohio.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Christine Cockley (D-Columbus) today responded to Governor DeWine’s State of the State address:

Columbus, OH – State Representatives Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) and Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 102, legislation aimed at closing a loophole in the state’s Sex Offender Registry and Notification (SORN) laws. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Christine Cockley (D-Columbus) today helped pass the bipartisan Ohio Transportation Budget (House Bill 54) through the Ohio House of Representatives. The budget’s appropriation of $11.5B is a significant investment into the future of Ohio jobs, connecting the workforce to the worksite, and the bill will improve roads, bridges, and transit systems across Ohio.

State Representatives Gary Click (R-Vickery) and Mike Dovilla (R-Berea) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 486 – the Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act – legislation that works to preserve the ability for educators to discuss the positive impact of religion on American history, highlighting its consistency with freedom of speech and emphasizing how imperative it is to reduce politically motivated hate and violence in society. 

COLUMBUS — Assistant Minority Leader Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) and State Rep. Christine Cockley (D-Columbus) Tuesday introduced the Celebrating Disabilities Month Act, legislation that would officially designate July as "Celebrating Disabilities Month" in Ohio. This bill honors the achievements, contributions, and resilience of Ohioans with disabilities while reaffirming the state’s commitment to accessibility and inclusion.

State Representatives Gary Click (R-Vickery) and Mike Dovilla (R-Berea) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 486 – the Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act – legislation that works to preserve the ability for educators to discuss the positive impact of religion on American history, highlighting its consistency with freedom of speech and emphasizing how imperative it is to reduce politically motivated hate and violence in society. 

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Jewish Caucus today issued the following statement honoring International Holocaust Remembrance Day in memory of the six million Jewish people murdered during the Holocaust and the millions of other victims at the hands of Nazi persecution, and the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp: