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Ohio House Majority Caucus continues leadership on property tax relief efforts
November 19, 2025
Rep. Thomas Hall Votes to Concur on Slate of Property Tax Reform Bills

(COLUMBUS, OHIO)—State Representative Thomas Hall (R-Middletown) today 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. 

 
 
Rep. Williams votes in Support of Legislation to Enhance Protection of Correctional Facility Employees, Reduce Drug Possession within Ohio Prisons

State Representative Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) today voted in support of House Bill 338 – also known as Andy’s Law – legislation that expands the offense of aggravated murder or assault of correctional facility employees and instills new measures to reduce inmate drug possession. 

 
 
Ohio House Passes Bill Designating the "Tuscarawas Valley Memorial Highway"

State Representatives Kevin Miller (R-Newark) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives recently passed House Bill 213, legislation designating a portion of Interstate 70 in Etna Township, Licking County, as the “Tuscarawas Valley Memorial Highway.”

 
 
Rep. Fischer Announces New Funding to Expand Warren Express and Boost Workforce Mobility

MAHONING COUNTY — Representative Tex Fischer (R-Boardman) today announced that the Western Reserve Transit Authority (WRTA) has been awarded $228,413 through the Ohio Workforce Mobility Partnership Program to expand service on the Warren Express route, strengthening regional workforce access and supporting economic growth across Mahoning and Trumbull counties.

 
 
Representative Adam Mathews Highlights Upcoming Round  of Residential Economic Development District Program

COLUMBUS, Ohio – State Representative Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) today announced that the Ohio Department of Development has released guidelines for the Residential Economic Development District Program.

 
 
Ohio House Passes Bill to Designate EMS Week in May

COLUMBUS- State Representative Jim Hoops (R-Napoleon) announced that the Ohio House of Representatives recently passed House Bill 311, a bipartisan bill he sponsored that designates the third full week of May as “EMS Week” in Ohio. 

 
 
Transportation Funds to Help Connect Ohioans to Jobs
November 17, 2025
Rep. Ritter Highlights Public Transit Funding Award for Athens County

State Representative Kevin Ritter today announced that Governor DeWine recently awarded $160,000 to Athens Public Transit to acquire a 30-foot expansion bus to its fleet. 

 
 
Rep. Robb Blasdel Announces Funding Opportunity for Small, Rural, and Disadvantaged Communities

State Representative Monica Robb Blasdel (R-New Waterford) is encouraging eligible communities across Eastern Ohio to apply for newly available Technical Assistance Grants (TAGs) designed to support local brownfield redevelopment efforts.

 
 
Wayne County Awarded Funding to Support Public Transit Project

COLUMBUS—State Representative Meredith Craig (R-Smithville) is pleased to announce that WayGo Transit will be awarded $205,648 in funding from the Ohio Workforce Mobility Partnership Program which works to connect Ohio’s workforce to employment centers.

 
 
Klopfenstein Supports Bill to Designate EMS Week in Ohio

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.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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