Ohio House of Representatives

Rep. Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) defeated Rep. Derrick Merrin (R-Monclova) in the vote to serve as House Speaker for the 135th General Assembly.

Ohio Department of Health has applied for federal waivers to remove some WIC restrictions so low-income families have increased choices in infant formula; Nan Whaley is criticizing Gov. Mike DeWine's slow response to the ongoing shortage; Ohio House Speaker Bob Cupp has delayed voting on a constitutional amendment to reform bail-setting laws; and more stories.

The Ohio House has passed a bill to include not following a police officer’s order or diverting an officer’s attention into obstruction of justice. Sponsors say will protect police officers and protestors, but opponents say it could create more problems between those groups and even endanger people.

Ohio House Republicans have selected Lt. Kevin Miller of the Ohio Highway Patrol to replace ousted Ohio House member Larry Householder.

The bill to allow college athletes to receive compensation for their name, image, and likeness passed the Ohio House, but not before Republican lawmakers attached a last-minute amendment to the bill that bans transgender women from participating in high school and college women sports.

The 2% tax cut will result in a decrease of $380 in revenue over two years, and questions remain about the school funding formula.

Part of the Republican wave that swept Ohio during the 2020 election, Gail Pavliga joins the 134th General Assembly this week.

The state representative shares his vision for an effective legislature.

As Ohio continues to see large numbers of COVID-19 cases, Gov. Mike DeWine did not announce any new restrictions to slow the spread of coronavirus Monday; at least three Ohio House members have tested positive in recent days; Summit County Public Health officials are urging schools and colleges to stop all sports and further reduce in-person contact as COVID-19 cases continue to rise; and more stories.

Two Republican state lawmakers are introducing a bill that they say will crack down on people they call looters and rioters – those who perpetuate violence or damage to property as part of protests.