Body-piercing rules that take effect next month will restrict the use of piercing guns to earlobes and forbid children from having their nipples or genitals pierced. The new state regulations are part of the first revamp of Ohio’s tattoo and piercing regulations in nearly 20 years – changes that industry officials say are needed for […]
State Drug Epidemic Committee to Hold Meeting in Marion
August 7, 2014 by
State Representative Dorothy Pelanda (R-Marysville) has announced the members serving on this summer’s Law Enforcement Perspectives on the Drug Epidemic & Its Impact on Families Study Committee. Pelanda said that one of the public meetings will be held in Marion on August 27, 2014 and encouraged the community to attend. Representative members on the committee […]
Ohio Republicans Look to Repeal Common Core
July 30, 2014 by
Top conservative Republican lawmakers are pushing to repeal Common Core learning standards that are being implemented in Ohio schools. However, it’s unclear whether the legislation unveiled by House GOP on Monday will have the votes to pass before the General Assembly wraps up business for the year. Legislative hearings will begin next month on the […]
Lawmakers Plan Ban if Powdered Alcohol Approved by Regulators
July 16, 2014 by
If the federal government gives approval to a new powdered alcohol product, some state lawmakers want to be ready to keep it out of Ohio stores. Two state representatives introduced legislation Monday that would prohibit the sale of powdered alcohol, a substance that’s been stirring controversy around the country. The bipartisan bill comes after federal […]
Marion Rep. Appointed as Chair of Opiate Addiction and Law Enforcement Summer Study Committee
July 14, 2014 by
State Representative Dorothy Pelanda (R-Marysville) has been appointed as chair of the Law Enforcement Perspectives on the Drug Epidemic & Its Impact on Families Study Committee. The committee is part of two bipartisan study committees, which will hold hearings regarding specific state issues throughout Ohio this summer. The special committee will continue the work completed […]
Bill Would Require Roofing Contractors to be Licensed
July 14, 2014 by
Roofing contractors don’t have to be licensed in Ohio, which can make tracking them down after a shoddy job difficult. Sen. Tom Patton, a Strongsville Republican, has introduced legislation to help hold some roofers accountable for their work. Senate Bill 351 would require roofing contractors working on commercial buildings to register with the state to […]
Lawmakers Want Ignition Interlock Devices Required for Every Convicted Drunk Driver
July 14, 2014 by
Every person convicted of drunken driving in Ohio would have to install a device that tests their sobriety every time they take the wheel, under legislation being pushed by lawmakers and traffic-safety advocates. Christopher Hart, the acting chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board, joined other supporters of ignition interlock devices at a news conference […]
State Rep. McClain to Host District Town Hall Event
July 11, 2014 by
Have something you would like to discuss with Marion’s State Representative Jeff McClain (R-Upper Sandusky)? You will have a chance when he hosts a town hall event on Tuesday, July 22nd in an effort to hear from the residents of the 87th House District. You will have to travel, but just a bit. The town […]
Ohio AG Applauds Signing of Background Check, Human Trafficking, and Foster Care Bills
June 23, 2014 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine applauded today’s signing of legislation strengthening background check and human trafficking laws, as well as legislation signed earlier this week updating aspects of Ohio’s foster care laws. “I thank Governor Kasich and the legislature for enacting these important laws,” said Attorney General DeWine. “Because of these bills, employers will receive […]
Pelanda Applauds Signing of Two Legislative Initiatives
June 18, 2014 by
State Representative Dorothy Pelanda (R-Marysville) Tuesady applauded Governor Kasich’s signing of two bills, House Bill 213 and House Bill 309, both of which she sponsored. House Bill 213 revises Ohio law pertaining to child custody, guardians ad litem, and foster caregivers, to ensure that minors who are involved with Ohio’s children services agencies are treated […]
