The Ohio Senate passed House Bill 81, which honors fallen military members, first responders and elected officials. Included in this legislation is Senate Bill 315, sponsored by State Senator Terry Johnson (R-McDermott).
A bill that would ban transgender students from using school bathrooms and locker rooms that align with their gender identity is going to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s desk.
Republican lawmakers introduced a pair of higher education related bills as lame duck begins, including one to ban college applications from asking preferred pronouns.
Following an election which brought two more Democrats to the Ohio Senate and Ohio House each, but struck down redistricting reforms and maintained Republican supermajorities, lawmakers are planning their next moves when it comes to policy.
State Senator Shane Wilkin (R-Hillsboro) announced the Appalachian Regional Commission is investing in two economic development projects in Ross and Lawrence counties.
State Senator Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) announced that the Village of Peebles in Adams County is receiving $110,800 from the Ohio Department of Transportation for the Nixon Avenue bridge replacement.
State Senator Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) announced more than $1.5 million for economic development projects in Brown and Scioto counties. These projects will create new opportunity throughout southern Ohio.
State Senator Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) announced the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is awarding $45,346.35 to three townships in the 14th Senate District for signage improvements along roadways.
State Senator Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) announced farmers in Adams, Brown, and Scioto counties may be eligible for emergency loans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The Ohio Senate passed Senate Bill 226 sponsored by State Senator Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) to protect American military installations and critical infrastructure from foreign adversaries.
