Powell Votes in Favor of Bill Protecting the Students of Ohio
COLUMBUS – The Ohio House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 104, last Wednesday, legislation that included an amendment to protect the students of Ohio, announced...
Powell Reviews Ohio’s $4.2 Billion Capital Budget Bill
COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives passed Substitute House Bill 2, the state’s two-year budget for capital projects, on Wednesday, announced State Rep. Jenna Powell (R-Arcanum). ...
House Committee Hears from Proponents on the Adult Cabaret Act
COLUMBUS—The House Criminal Justice Committee this week continued hearings on House Bill 245, which will update Ohio’s obscenity laws and protect children and families from...
AG Yost Launches New Services Directory for Survivors of Human Trafficking
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced that his Human Trafficking Commission has launched a directory of Ohio-based services and resources for victims of...
Social Media Parental Notification Act Garners Support Following Recent Budget Passage
Certain online companies will have to obtain parental consent for kids under 16 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Following the recent signing of the state operating budget, various organizations...
Powell Backs ‘Backpack Bill,’ Pushes for School Choice
COLUMBUS – State Rep. Jena Powell (R-Arcanum) has cosponsored the Backpack Scholarship Program Bill, which establishes the program to provide eligible students with an educational...
AG Yost Announces $102 Million Settlement with Maker of Opioid Addiction Treatment Drug in Antitrust Case
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and 41 of his counterparts announced a $102.5 million multistate settlement with the maker of Suboxone –...
Petition Summary Rejected Over Vague, Confusing, Contradictory Language
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — The Ohio Attorney General’s Office rejected on Friday the petition summary of a proposed constitutional amendment, titled “Protecting Ohioans’ Constitutional Rights,” which...
Powell Supports Relief for Seniors and Veterans
COLUMBUS – State Rep. Jena Powell (R-Arcanum) supported legislation tying the homestead exemption to inflation, which provides relief for Ohio's seniors and veterans. The bill...
Larose calls on Washington to calm nervous economic conditions impacting job creation
COLUMBUS – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced 14,765 new business filings in April 2023, down nearly five percent year over year. Despite the...
Powell Issues Statement on the Importance of SJR 2 After House Passage
COLUMBUS – State Rep. Jena Powell (R-Arcanum) issued the following statement regarding the House passage of a resolution to require 60% voter approval for changes...
Powell’s ‘Save Women’s Sports Act’ Passes House Committee
COLUMBUS – On Wednesday, State Rep. Jena Powell’s (R-Arcanum) “Save Women’s Sports Act” legislation passed in the House Higher Education Committee. The bill ensures that...
Stakeholder Announcement of the US Department of Agriculture Rural Development
USDA Seeks Applications for Technical Assistance Grants to Expand Access to Safe, Affordable and Equitable Housing for People in Rural America WASHINGTON – U.S. Department...
AG Yost Files Amicus Brief Supporting States’ Power to Remove County Prosecutors Who Fail to Enforce Laws
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is leading a coalition of 15 attorneys general in urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th...
AG Yost Pushes Back on Federal Education Overreach
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Leading a coalition of 20 states, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court arguing that...