Ohio House Republicans

Child care advocates and providers from across Ohio lobbied state lawmakers Wednesday to boost funding to the child care system in Ohio, which they say is facing a crisis with workforce shortages and parents unable to afford those services.

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.

Kris Jordan, a Republican who represented Delaware County in the Ohio House of Representatives, has died, the Ohio House speaker announced Saturday.

The priority agendas of Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) and Rep. Derek Merrin (R-Monclova Township) look similar, but while Merrin said he wants to partner with Stephens on some issues, there are things that are holding that up.

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.

Rep. Phil Plummer (R-Dayton) said he was elected chair of the Ohio House Republicans' campaign committee, and said he's prepared to sue House Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill), who has said he's in control of the campaign money.

The fight over Ohio House leadership could stop the Republican supermajority from passing legislation that goes into effect immediately and can't be put before voters.

The routine vote to set up rules for the Ohio House for the two-year session got unruly when the coalition supporting Rep. Derek Merrin for House speaker wanted to propose some amendments designed to make some big changes.

House Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) and Rep. Derek Merrin (R-Monclova) are at odds over who is the leader of the Ohio House Republican caucus.

Republicans House members fought over rules and new leadership during Tuesday’s session.