Republican News

State Rep. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) will introduce the Baby Products Tax Exemption Bill, companion legislation to Senate Bill 39. The legislation exempts certain baby products from the sales and use tax. Miller is a joint sponsor on the bill.

State Reps. Riordan McClain (R-Upper Sandusky) and Marilyn John (R-Richland County) had their Backpack Scholarship Program bill up for a second hearing at the Statehouse this week, which drew support from dozens of students and advocates throughout the state during committee testimony.

State Rep. Mike Loychik (R-Bazetta) announces funding coming to several local fire departments within Trumbull and Ashtabula Counties. The funding is through the Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant program.

State Reps. Rodney Creech (R-West Alexandria) and Marilyn John (R-Richland County) introduced House Bill 14 regarding establishing equal shared parenting throughout the state. Creech and John spoke to the bill during a press conference on Tuesday.

State Reps. Rodney Creech (R-West Alexandria) and Marilyn John (R-Richland County) introduced House Bill 14 regarding establishing equal shared parenting throughout the state. Creech and John spoke to the bill during a press conference on Tuesday.

State Rep. Gary Click (R-Vickery) has sent a supportive letter to the East Knox Board of Education after the group has faced intimidation efforts from the Freedom from Religion Foundation. A total of 14 representatives from the Ohio Legislative Prayer Caucus signed onto the letter.

State Rep. Marilyn John (R-Richland County) announces her legislation under House Bill 52 passed in the Ohio House this week. The legislation supports EMS personnel to receive local training to continue providing quality care for residents. The purpose of the bill is to reverse an unintended consequence of a previous bill.

State Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County) supported House Bill 23 on Wednesday, which is the historic transportation budget legislation investing $12.6 billion into the state’s infrastructure. The legislation was passed by the Ohio House during the vote.

In serving as Chair of the Finance Subcommittee on Transportation and member of the House Finance Committee, State Rep. Tom Patton (R-Strongsville) has played a significant role in Wednesday’s House passage of the historic transportation budget bill.

A collaboration this week between State Rep. Mike Loychik (R-Bazetta) and the Ohio and Gas Workers Association (OGWA) is bringing aid to the residents of East Palestine.