State Rep. Bernard Willis
Recent News About State Rep. Bernard Willis
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Willis calls for federal aid amid Haitian migrant influx in Springfield
State Representative Bernie Willis (R-Springfield) has released a statement addressing the recent influx of Haitian migrants to Springfield.
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Willis announces federal loan program for farmers impacted by USDA-declared drought
COLUMBUS – State Representative Bernie Willis (R-Springfield) announced that Clark County farmers and small businesses affected by the United States Agriculture Department’s declaration of a natural disaster due to the state’s ongoing drought can apply for federal emergency loans.
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Ohio Representatives propose legislation to increase penalties for violent gun crimes
State Representatives Bernie Willis (R-Springfield) and Josh Williams (R-Sylvania) have put forth a new legislation aimed at increasing the penalty for using a firearm in the commission of a violent crime. The proposed law is designed to intensify penalties for the most dangerous offenders without altering any existing gun laws that could impact law-abiding gun owners.
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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,...