The Ohio House this week passed House Bill 503, legislation that prohibits the import of feral swine into Ohio, stops the hunting of feral swine, and puts an end to the risky practice of garbage feeding of swine. The legislation is sponsored by State Reps. Bob Peterson (R-Sabina) and Don Jones (R-Freeport).

State Rep. Bob Peterson (R-Sabina) Wednesday announced 12 transformative economic development projects in Highland and Ross counties that will improve the region for residents and boost experiences for travelers. 

Rep. Bob Peterson (R-Washington Court House) Monday announced nearly $20 million will be awarded to Highland, Pike and Ross counties for the improvement of children's health services.

City, county and state leaders, as well as tenants, investors and partners, gathered in uptown Hillsboro Monday afternoon for the official ribbon-cutting and opening of the Hillsboro Business Complex, an over $1 million development owned and financed by local entrepreneur Dale Martin with the support of a JobsOhio Vibrant Community grant.

A measure eliminating federal firearm provisions from Ohio law is facing a skeptical audience in the Statehouse. Drafters modeled the so-called Second Amendment Preservation Act on a recent Missouri law currently tied up in federal court.

State Rep. Bob Peterson (R-Sabina) spoke in favor of and urged his colleagues’ support alongside him on Senate Joint Resolution 2 (SJR2).