Dorothy Pelanda, a state representative from Central Ohio, will run for secretary of state next year — a move that sets up a potentially competitive Republican primary. “The best [piece of] advice that I ever received and one that I often give when speaking before groups is to dream big and take chances,” Pelanda says […]
Rep. Goodman appointed to Ohio House committees
February 24, 2017 by
Speaker of the Ohio House Clifford A. Rosenberger (R-Clarksville) recently announced that State Representative Wes Goodman (R-Cardington) has been appointed to serve on three Ohio House committees. During the 132nd General Assembly, Goodman will serve on the following committees: Federalism & Interstate Relations Higher Education & Workforce Development State & Local Government Ways & Means […]
Ohio medical marijuana supply limits would be strictest in country
February 24, 2017 by
Proposed limits on how much medical marijuana Ohio patients could buy and possess would be among the strictest the country. Patients could buy and possess up to 6 ounces of plant material or marijuana products containing the equivalent amount of THC in a 90-day period. That puts Ohio on par with New Jersey and Washington […]
Local college graduates encouraged to apply for Statehouse Fellowship
February 22, 2017 by
State Representative Dorothy Pelanda (R-Marysville) announced that the Ohio Legislative Service Commission is accepting applications for its 13-month Legislative and Telecommunications Fellowship Program. The commission will hire 24 fellows to work with members of the Ohio General Assembly during 2018. “The Fellowship Program is a wonderful way for college graduates to gain first-hand knowledge of […]
Ohio lawmaker pulls support of payday lending bill
February 22, 2017 by
The Northeast Ohio Republican leading the charge to crack down on Ohio’s payday loan lending industry has backed out of sponsoring legislation this session. Rep. Marlene Anielski of Walton Hills told cleveland.com that reform is needed but she plans to spend her last two-year term in office focusing on her top priority, suicide prevention. Anielski’s […]
Lawmaker proposed banning most suspensions for young students
February 20, 2017 by
An Ohio lawmaker said she was stunned to learn that thousands of elementary students are suspended for disobedience or disruptions each school year and plans to introduce legislation that would ban such punishment except in cases where a student threatens to harm. State Sen. Peggy Lehner, a Kettering Republican who leads the education committee, said […]
Ohio lawmakers propose eliminating sales tax on feminine hygiene products
February 17, 2017 by
Tampons, pads and other feminine hygiene products would be sold tax free in Ohio under a bill introduced this week in the Ohio House. Democrat Reps. Greta Johnson of Akron and Brigid Kelly of Columbus say the “pink tax” on the women’s health items unfairly taxes women for a medical necessity. House Bill 61 would […]
Ohio budget proposal would require teachers job shadow at a business to renew license
February 15, 2017 by
Ohio teachers would have to job shadow someone in a local business to renew their licenses under a provision in Gov. John Kasich’s state budget proposal. The “externship” would be completed with a local business or chamber of commerce and could count toward required continuing education courses. The idea is the latest in Kasich’s push […]
Ohio lawmaker introduces “Right to Work” bill, success is unclear
February 15, 2017 by
Legislation that would make Ohio a “right-to-work” state is back, but it’s unclear how far the controversial measure will go after voters rejected a prior effort to scale back public union bargaining rights. Rep. John Becker, a Clermont County Republican, introduced the latest iteration on Monday with the support of 12 House Republicans. Under House […]
State officials back plan to put ID photos on SNAP cards
February 10, 2017 by
Many Ohioans receiving food stamps would have their photos on the program’s electronic benefit transfer cards under legislation backed by Ohio House and Senate Republicans. The legislation, which has not yet been introduced in the General Assembly, would exempt adults who have a disability, are age 60 or older, are a victim of domestic violence […]
