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    Ohio House Approves Strategic Community Investment Fund

    The Ohio House of Representatives has passed the Strategic Community Investment Fund, a historic initiative aimed at directing funds towards statewide, regional, and local projects. State Representative Tracy Richardson, who announced the passing of the bill, highlighted the significance of the fund in providing necessary improvements to the district's economy and infrastructure."These investments will have a lasting impact not only on this generation but the generations to come for the residents of my district," said Richardson. "With these state dollars, we will help...

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    Analysis: Springfield Health Center one of 22 Ohio abortion providers funded by grants approved by non-profit board of which GOP Senate hopeful Moreno a member

    The Springfield Health Center was one of 22 Ohio abortion providers supported by the $2.08 million in grants from the Cleveland Foundation during the six years that “pro-life” U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) served on the foundation’s board.

  • Local Government

    Stewart Holds Press Conference to Introduce Legislation Providing Alternate Means for Capital Punishment

    State Representatives Brian Stewart and Phil Plummer held a press conference today to discuss their recently introduced legislation aimed at providing an alternative method for capital punishment in Ohio. The legislation seeks to authorize the use of nitrogen hypoxia when lethal injection is not available.Ohio has faced delays in carrying out executions since 2018 due to a lack of access to certain drugs used in lethal injections. The proposed legislation aims to address this issue by allowing the use of nitrogen hypoxia, a method that has been authorized by legislatures...

  • Local Government

    Richardson Introduces Legislation to Help Reintroduce Victims of Human Trafficking Back into Society

    State Representative Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville) has introduced the Expanding Human Trafficking Justice Act, a bill aimed at providing assistance to victims of human trafficking in reintegrating into society. The legislation seeks to expand the offenses eligible for expungement to include misdemeanors and certain felonies.Currently, victims of human trafficking can have their records expunged for convicted crimes of soliciting, loitering, and prostitution. However, Richardson's proposed legislation aims to go further by allowing victims to have non-violent offenses...

  • Local Government

    Richardson to Hold In-District Hours in Marysville

    State Representative Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville) will be holding office hours in the 86th Ohio House District. Richardson stated, "This is a time I set aside to listen to concerns and ideas with a sincere goal of doing what I can to make a difference for the residents of our community and our state."To accommodate all constituents, Richardson has extended her usual block of time in-district to three hours, ensuring that everyone has an opportunity for a face-to-face conversation. Appointments must be scheduled in advance, and constituents can do so by contacting her...

  • Local Government

    Richardson Supports Override of Governor Veto of HB 68

    State Representative Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville) has voted in favor of overriding the veto of the SAFE Act and Save Women’s Sports Act by Gov. Mike DeWine. House Bill 68, which was vetoed by the Governor on December 29, aims to protect children experiencing gender dysphoria from undergoing sex change procedures, including chemical castration and invasive surgical procedures. It also includes the Save Women’s Sports Act, which aims to provide safeguards for women's-only athletic competitions from kindergarten through college.Speaking on the House floor, Richardson...

  • Local Government

    Willis Supports Override of Governor Veto of HB 68

    State Representative Bernie Willis (R-Springfield) has voted in favor of overriding the veto of the SAFE Act and Save Women’s Sports Act by Gov. Mike DeWine. House Bill 68, which was vetoed by the governor on Dec. 29, aims to protect children experiencing gender dysphoria from undergoing sex change procedures, including chemical castration and invasive surgical procedures. It also includes the Save Women’s Sports Act, which seeks to safeguard women's-only athletic competitions from kindergarten through college.In a statement, Willis expressed his support for the override,...

  • Local Government

    Stewart Supports SAFE Act Veto Override

    State Representative Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) has expressed his support for the Ohio House's decision to override Governor DeWine's veto of House Bill 68, also known as the SAFE Act and Save Women's Sports Act. As a co-sponsor of the bill, Stewart believes that it is important to prevent biological males from competing against females in sports and to prohibit permanent sex-change surgeries on children.In a statement, Stewart said, "Biological males should not be competing against females in sports, and permanent sex-change surgeries should not be performed on children....

  • Local Government

    Richardson Appointed to Joint Committee on Property Tax Review, Reform

    State Representative Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville) has been appointed to the Joint Committee on Property Tax Review and Reform. The committee, consisting of five Representatives and five Senators, will work to submit a report to the General Assembly by December 31, with recommendations to reform state property tax law."There is a great deal of work needed to be done to review our outdated property tax policy and to find solutions that will help reduce the property tax burden placed on hard working Ohioans," said Richardson. "To be part of the Commission is a big...

  • Local Government

    Ohio House Passes Stewart Legislation Allowing E-Filing of Court Documents

    The Ohio House of Representatives has recently approved House Bill 305, a piece of legislation that aims to modernize judicial processes in Ohio. Sponsored by State Representative Brian Stewart, the bill will require the Clerks of the Court of Common Pleas and Municipal Courts to allow for electronic filing of court documents within nine months of the bill's effective date.Representative Stewart emphasized the importance of utilizing technology in the justice system, stating, "The internet is used to do virtually all other types of business in Ohio, and residents should...

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