Jason Stephens

State Reps. Gail Pavliga and Sharon Ray are two of nearly two dozen incumbent Republicans the state GOP declined to endorse this year.

The ads from a Democratic-backed group oppose a vote in August to make it harder to amend the Ohio constitution. They also push back at ads by a political action committee funded by a Republican megadonor from Illinois.

The factions that support Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) and those backing Rep. Derek Merrin (R-Monclova Township) couldn't agree on the appointment, showing the leadership battle is still on.

The Republican speaker revealed a list of priorities that include tax changes, education spending, and controversial bills like a ban on trans athletes in girls' sports - and his GOP opponent for speaker is saying he's pleased but also disappointed.

Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) sent a memo showing he's nominated two of his own supporters to his team, along with two supporters of his opponent for speaker, Rep. Derek Merrin (R-Monclova Township).

The scheduled session would be the first meeting of the Ohio House since Rep. Jason Stephens won a contentious battle for House speaker over Rep. Derek Merrin.

About 800,000 Ohioans take advantage of the homestead exemption credit that reduces their property tax burden. There’s a bill that would reduce it even…