COLUMBUS – State Representative Johnathan Newman (R- Troy) has been appointed by Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman (R-Lima) as Vice Chair of the House Agriculture Committee for the 136th General Assembly.
“I appreciate Speaker Huffman believing in me to help steer the House Agriculture Committee,” said Newman. “Farming is the backbone of Ohio and I’m looking forward to hearing legislation that can help our state’s farming community thrive.”
Newman will also serve on the House Community Revitalization, Energy and Transportation committees.
Committee hearings can be streamed at www.ohiochannel.org.