Republican News

State Representatives Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) and Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) today held a press conference to introduce new legislation that would require the sale of E15 blended fuel at all Ohio Turnpike service facilities.

State Representative Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) today applauded the recent announcement by Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Development that the village of Antwerp in Paulding County will receive a $2.3 million grant to support the creation of workforce housing through the Residential Economic Development District (REDD) program.

COLUMBUS –State Representative Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) is pleased to announce that fire departments across Defiance, Paulding, Putnam and Van Wert counties have been awarded more than $806,000 through the newly created Small County Volunteer Fire Department (SCVFD) Grant Program, established in the state budget championed by House Republicans.

COLUMBUS—The House Public Health Policy Committee today began hearings on House Bill 633, the Early Detection and Awareness of Type 1 Diabetes Act, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. Thomas Hall (R-Madison Twp.). 

COLUMBUS, OH – State Representatives Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) and Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) recently introduced “Trey’s Law,” legislation designed to strengthen protections for victims of sexual abuse and ensure perpetrators are held accountable for their crime. 

State Representative Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) was recently named 2025 Legislator of the Year by the County Engineers Association of Ohio (CEAO). The award recognizes his dedicated leadership and significant legislative achievements on behalf of Ohio’s county engineers and local infrastructure.

COLUMBUS—The Senate Local Government Committee today began hearings on House Bill 315, the Township Omnibus Bill, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. Thomas Hall (R- Madison Twp.). 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) is pleased to announce that numerous local school districts in Van Wert, Paulding, Putnam and Defiance Counties were recently awarded funding from the Ohio School Bus Safety Grant Program—totaling more than $143,000. 

COLUMBUS—The House Transportation Committee today passed House Bill 631, legislation sponsored by State Rep. Jon Cross (R-Kenton) to designate the portion of State Route 273 that runs directly in front of Ridgemont Highschool as the Major David McGue Memorial Highway.

State Representative Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) yesterday voted in support 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 Controlling Board today approved the release of $1,807,689.80 to be used by Shawnee State University for the Campus Gateway/Third Street Development Project, announced State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County).

COLUMBUS –Scioto County was recently awarded $500,000 through the Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program administered by the Ohio Department of Development, announced State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County).

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 Representative Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) recently voted in support of House Bill 311, legislation to designate the third full week of May as Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week in Ohio.

COLUMBUS-State Representative Sarah Fowler Arthur (R-Ashtabula) welcomed members of LEADERship Ashtabula County to the Statehouse earlier this week. 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) yesterday voted in support of House Bill 359, legislation to establish the Joshua Alert — a statewide emergency alert system designed to protect children with autism and other developmental disabilities who go missing.

COLUMBUS—State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) is pleased to announce that Shawnee State University was recently awarded $1,999,092 to support a local Investment in Our Future project and strengthen the advanced manufacturing workforce in southeast Ohio.

COLUMBUS- State Representative Don Jones (R-Freeport) announced that Harrison County leads the state in enrollment in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio, with 79% of eligible kids signed up. 

COLUMBUS –State Rep. Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison) today issued the following statement on the passing of former Ohio House Speaker Jo Ann Davidson:

COLUMBUS—State Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland) today issued the following statement on the recent passing of former Speaker Jo Ann Davidson:

COLUMBUS-State Rep. Bob Peterson (R-Sabina) today announced that the Highland County Land Reutilization Corporation will receive $129,628 to assess the East Monroe Tank Farm. The funds were awarded through the Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program.