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State Reps. Thomas and Mathews Introduce Military Service Elected Office Protection Act
2+ hour, 40+ min ago (174+ words) State Representatives David Thomas (R-Jefferson) and Ty Mathews (R-Findlay) today announced that they introduced a new piece of legislation, the Military Service Elected Office Protection Act, which aims to protect the seat of an elected official in Ohio should that…...
Rep. Kevin Ritter Announces Settlement Funding for Local Drinking Water Infrastructure Projects
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (301+ words) Ohio House of Representatives (. gov) State Representative Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) applauded the recent announcement that funding has been approved through the Ohio Controlling Board to support local drinking water infrastructure projects in Meigs and Washington Counties. Ohio Governor Mike De…...
Reps. Miller, Sweeney Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Transparency and Accountability in Long-Term Care Facilities
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (319+ words) State Representatives Melanie Miller (R- Ashland) and Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Westlake) have introduced House Bill 809, legislation aimed at expanding and strengthening protections for the use of electronic monitoring devices in long-term care facilities. Building on Esther's Law, enacted in 2021, the proposal…...
Rep. Brennan Supports Passage of "Aspen Runnels' Law" to Strengthen School Zone Safety
2+ week, 5+ day ago (332+ words) COLUMBUS " State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) today announced his strong support for House Bill (HB) 203, known as "Aspen Runnels" Law," which he proudly co-sponsored and voted to pass in the Ohio House. The legislation enhances penalties for dangerous driving…...
House Bill 376 is "Short-Sighted and Harmful to Working Families"
4+ week, 12+ min ago (409+ words) COLUMBUS " State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) today voiced strong opposition to proposed legislation (House Bill 376) that would reduce the maximum duration of unemployment benefits in Ohio from 26 weeks to 20 weeks, warning that the change would leave thousands of working…...
Rep. Brennan Submits Formal Comments Opposing Fracking at Egypt Valley Wildlife Area
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (363+ words) COLUMBUS " State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) today submitted formal comments to the Ohio Oil and Gas Land Management Commission opposing two nominations that would allow fracking at Egypt Valley Wildlife Area, warning that the proposal threatens Ohio's water resources…...
Reps. Baker, Mc Nally Introduce Legislation to Create Informational Veterans' Medical Posters
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (278+ words) Ohio House of Representatives (. gov) COLUMBUS " State Reps. Rachel Baker (D-Cincinnati) and Lauren Mc Nally (D-Youngstown) Wednesday introduced House Bill (HB) 740, which would allow medical providers to display an informational poster regarding medical benefits and services offered for veterans. "Too…...
Rep. Russo Raises Concerns After Ohio Voter Data Shared with Federal Government
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (185+ words) COLUMBUS - State Rep. Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) today raised concerns after reports that Ohio Secretary of State Frank La Rose shared detailed voter registration data for nearly 8 million Ohioans with the U. S. Department of Justice. According to reports, the data provided…...
House Committee Begins Hearings on Bill to Establish Online Auto Insurance Verification
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (153+ words) House Bill 678 follows a model established by the Insurance Industry Committee on Motor Vehicle Administration (IICMVA), also used by neighboring states such as Kentucky, Indiana and West Virgina. Key provisions of the legislation are as follows:" "We continue to see…...
House Democrats Held Press Conference Outlining Legislation to Protect Communities, Ensure Accountability Amid ICE Activity
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (708+ words) COLUMBUS " The Ohio House Democratic Caucus today held a press conference discussing a legislative package of eight bills and resolutions aimed at protecting Ohio families, safeguarding due process, and ensuring accountability related to recent federal immigration enforcement activity impacting communities…...