/news/tags/ohio-house-republicans Ohio House Republicans en-US Copyright Wed, 19 Apr 2023 20:20:51 GMT /education/2023-04-19/child-care-advocates-petition-ohio-legislature-to-restore-and-boost-funding-amid-child-care-crisis Child care advocates and providers from across Ohio lobbied state lawmakers Wednesday to boost funding to the child care system in Ohio, which they say is facing a crisis with workforce shortages and parents unable to afford those services. Wed, 19 Apr 2023 20:20:51 GMT /education/2023-04-19/child-care-advocates-petition-ohio-legislature-to-restore-and-boost-funding-amid-child-care-crisis Conor Morris /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 /2023-02-26/delaware-area-state-rep-kris-jordan-dead-at-46 Kris Jordan, a Republican who represented Delaware County in the Ohio House of Representatives, has died, the Ohio House speaker announced Saturday. Sun, 26 Feb 2023 18:54:08 GMT /2023-02-26/delaware-area-state-rep-kris-jordan-dead-at-46 The Associated Press, Karen Kasler /2023-02-24/dueling-republican-factions-in-ohio-house-showing-no-signs-of-teaming-up-on-priorities The priority agendas of Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) and Rep. Derek Merrin (R-Monclova Township) look similar, but while Merrin said he wants to partner with Stephens on some issues, there are things that are holding that up. Fri, 24 Feb 2023 19:28:44 GMT /2023-02-24/dueling-republican-factions-in-ohio-house-showing-no-signs-of-teaming-up-on-priorities 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 /2023-02-08/majority-of-ohio-house-republicans-could-sue-speaker-over-control-of-campaign-account Rep. Phil Plummer (R-Dayton) said he was elected chair of the Ohio House Republicans' campaign committee, and said he's prepared to sue House Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill), who has said he's in control of the campaign money. Wed, 08 Feb 2023 21:28:06 GMT /2023-02-08/majority-of-ohio-house-republicans-could-sue-speaker-over-control-of-campaign-account Karen Kasler /2023-01-26/battle-within-ohio-house-gop-could-prevent-supermajority-from-exercising-unique-power The fight over Ohio House leadership could stop the Republican supermajority from passing legislation that goes into effect immediately and can't be put before voters. Thu, 26 Jan 2023 20:01:21 GMT /2023-01-26/battle-within-ohio-house-gop-could-prevent-supermajority-from-exercising-unique-power Karen Kasler /2023-01-25/republicans-split-over-proposed-ohio-house-rules-including-guns-on-floor-christian-prayers The routine vote to set up rules for the Ohio House for the two-year session got unruly when the coalition supporting Rep. Derek Merrin for House speaker wanted to propose some amendments designed to make some big changes. Wed, 25 Jan 2023 21:52:32 GMT /2023-01-25/republicans-split-over-proposed-ohio-house-rules-including-guns-on-floor-christian-prayers Karen Kasler /2023-01-25/whos-the-leader-of-the-ohio-house-republicans House Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) and Rep. Derek Merrin (R-Monclova) are at odds over who is the leader of the Ohio House Republican caucus. Wed, 25 Jan 2023 21:30:55 GMT /2023-01-25/whos-the-leader-of-the-ohio-house-republicans Andy Chow /2023-01-24/rift-among-republican-lawmakers-leads-to-uproar-on-the-ohio-house-floor Republicans House members fought over rules and new leadership during Tuesday’s session. Tue, 24 Jan 2023 23:32:20 GMT /2023-01-24/rift-among-republican-lawmakers-leads-to-uproar-on-the-ohio-house-floor Karen Kasler, Andy Chow