/news/tags/jason-stephens Jason Stephens en-US Copyright Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:20:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-03-14/ohio-republican-party-infighting-could-decide-these-northeast-ohio-statehouse-races State Reps. Gail Pavliga and Sharon Ray are two of nearly two dozen incumbent Republicans the state GOP declined to endorse this year. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:20:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-03-14/ohio-republican-party-infighting-could-decide-these-northeast-ohio-statehouse-races Abigail Bottar /2023-05-09/ads-hit-airwaves-praising-ohio-house-speaker-for-not-voting-on-60-voter-approval-resolution The ads from a Democratic-backed group oppose a vote in August to make it harder to amend the Ohio constitution. They also push back at ads by a political action committee funded by a Republican megadonor from Illinois. Tue, 09 May 2023 13:03:40 GMT /2023-05-09/ads-hit-airwaves-praising-ohio-house-speaker-for-not-voting-on-60-voter-approval-resolution Karen Kasler /2023-03-02/process-to-appoint-new-republican-member-to-ohio-house-fires-up-feud-between-speaker-rival 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. Thu, 02 Mar 2023 05:04:07 GMT /2023-03-02/process-to-appoint-new-republican-member-to-ohio-house-fires-up-feud-between-speaker-rival Karen Kasler /2023-02-15/speaker-reveals-ohio-house-republicans-priorities-and-his-gop-opponent-agrees-but-pushes-back 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. Wed, 15 Feb 2023 20:38:06 GMT /2023-02-15/speaker-reveals-ohio-house-republicans-priorities-and-his-gop-opponent-agrees-but-pushes-back Karen Kasler /2023-01-22/stephens-chooses-mix-of-his-supporters-and-merrin-backers-for-his-ohio-house-leadership-team Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) sent a memo showing he's nominated two of his own supporters to his team, along with two supporters of his opponent for speaker, Rep. Derek Merrin (R-Monclova Township). Mon, 23 Jan 2023 03:58:40 GMT /2023-01-22/stephens-chooses-mix-of-his-supporters-and-merrin-backers-for-his-ohio-house-leadership-team Karen Kasler /2023-01-20/ohio-house-set-to-meet-as-leadership-battle-among-republicans-rages-on The scheduled session would be the first meeting of the Ohio House since Rep. Jason Stephens won a contentious battle for House speaker over Rep. Derek Merrin. Fri, 20 Jan 2023 19:35:24 GMT /2023-01-20/ohio-house-set-to-meet-as-leadership-battle-among-republicans-rages-on Karen Kasler /news/government-politics/2019-12-06/new-bill-seeks-to-increase-property-tax-exemptions-for-veterans About 800,000 Ohioans take advantage of the homestead exemption credit that reduces their property tax burden. There’s a bill that would reduce it even… Fri, 06 Dec 2019 21:19:25 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-12-06/new-bill-seeks-to-increase-property-tax-exemptions-for-veterans Jo Ingles