Republican News

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Sharon Ray (R-Wadsworth) recently provided sponsor testimony on House Bill 7, legislation to support foster and kinship caregivers in Ohio by providing publicly funded childcare to children in the foster care system. 

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives this week passed House Bill 14, legislation to maintain consistency between Ohio tax law and federal tax law, announced bill sponsors, State Representatives Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) and Heidi Workman (R-Rootstown).

COLUMBUS - State Representatives David Thomas (R-Jefferson) and Kellie Deeter (R-Norwalk) introduced legislation Wednesday to correct what appears to be an oversight in discounts given to seniors for their hunting, fishing, fur trapping, and other sportsmen licenses. Their Seniors Sportsmen Fairness Act would reduce the age of senior discounted licenses for outdoor recreation in Ohio from 66 to 65.

COLUMBUS—State Representatives Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) and Bob Peterson (R-Sabina) recently reintroduced the Ag. Appreciation Act from the 135th General Assembly. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) recently introduced legislation to provide relief to school districts, particularly in rural areas, that have faced increasing College Credit Plus (CCP) expenses since the pandemic.

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) and Angie King (R-Celina) recently introduced legislation to designate a portion of US Route 33 in Auglaize County as the Lt. James A. Kirkendall Memorial Highway.

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) and Jack Daniels (R-New Franklin) recently reintroduced legislation from the 135th General Assembly to protect Ohio consumers from inaccurately labeled imitation meat and egg products. 

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) and Jack Daniels (R-New Franklin) recently reintroduced legislation from the 135th General Assembly to protect Ohio consumers from inaccurately labeled imitation meat and egg products. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) today introduced legislation to address Ohio’s unregulated recovery housing industry.

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Nick Santucci (R-Howland Twp.) and Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) this week introduced legislation that would modify income tax deductions for contributions to 529 plans and STABLE accounts, which are investment accounts available to eligible individuals with disabilities. They allow individuals with disabilities to save and invest money without losing eligibility for certain public benefits programs, like Medicaid, SSI, or SSDI.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Sharon Ray (R-Wadsworth) was recently recognized by the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) as the Public Official of the Year.