It was a great honor to see House Bill 18, legislation that encourages expanding and moving businesses to consider moving into vacant buildings, signed into law by Governor Kasich last week. A lot of work went into crafting and revising the bill to make sure that the final product does all that it can to promote economic growth in the Cleveland area and across the state.
Ohio is one of the nation’s largest glass manufacturing states. With negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) set to begin this week, U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Rob Portman (R-OH) are urging the Administration to stand up for critical glassware jobs in Toledo and Lancaster.
Flexibility has always been a key component to the successful operation of local government. As we all know, government operations can become very costly, so it is important that municipalities find the most efficient way to offer crucial public services. House Bill 509 will provide this flexibility by allowing local governments to collaborate with other municipalities to deliver shared services.
Throughout this legislative session, the Ohio House has been working hard to promote job creation, business growth and economic recovery. In recent months, Ohio has experienced a dramatic influx of industry and jobs. In January of this year, the Buckeye state gained 25,000 jobs, and in February, we led the nation in jobs gained with an uptick of more than 28,000. With more and more businesses relocating within our borders, these trends are poised to continue as we move forward in 2012.
A group of Northwest Ohio veterans recently traveled to Washington, D.C. as part of the Honor Flight program. More than 150 veterans flew from Northwest Ohio to visit the World War II, Vietnam, Iwo Jima, and Korean War memorials and Arlington National Ceremony. U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown met with the veterans near the World War II memorial on the National Mall.
Lucas County Children Services (LCCS) joins child welfare agencies nationwide in recognizing May 2011 as National Foster Care Month, and is appealing for more adults and families to become foster caregivers in Lucas County.
COLUMBUS—State Representative Ross McGregor (R-Springfield) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives has passed House Bill 524, collateral sanctions reform legislation that focuses on the elimination of barriers that ex-offenders often face when trying to obtain jobs after their...
COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives today passed Senate Bill 224, legislation that generally shortens the period of limitations for actions upon a written agreement, contract or promise.
COLUMBUS— State Representative Mike Dovilla (R-Berea) announced passage of his Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit legislation by the Ohio House of Representatives and Ohio Senate.
Approval of Keystone XL Pipeline Would Mean Thousands of Ohio Jobs
COLUMBUS—House Majority Policy Chairman Mike Dovilla (R-Berea) and House Majority Whip John Adams (R-Sidney) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Resolution 305. The measure urges the...
COLUMBUS, OHIO – Today the Sherrod Brown campaign launched "Hispanics for Sherrod," a group supporting U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown's reelection because of his job creation efforts, backing of the auto rescue and tireless work to make college more affordable. The group will mobilize support for...
COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives today passed legislation that focuses on training teachers and certain school staff members in youth suicide awareness and prevention
COLUMBUS—Governor Kasich recently signed into law House Bill 18, sponsored by Representative Nan Baker (R-Westlake). The bill authorizes a $500 per-employee grant for a business that expands into a facility that has been vacant for 12 months and creates new jobs.
COLUMBUS—Continuing a focus on jobs and the economy, the Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Bill 322, which would bolster Ohio’s banking industry and ensure that Ohio chartered banks are able to fairly compete with other banks from out-of-state.
COLUMBUS—Today, the Ohio House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 310, which outlines restrictions concerning ownership of “dangerous wild animals.”
COLUMBUS – The Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Bill 481, legislation that makes changes to laws affecting Ohio’s funeral homes and funeral directors.
COLUMBUS—In an effort to institute greater accountability in campaign finance, the Ohio House of Representatives today concurred on Senate changes to Substitute House Bill 326, which imposes a criminal penalty on public officials who knowingly use public funds for political purposes.
