/news/tags/ohio-house Ohio House en-US Copyright Thu, 03 Apr 2025 22:00:15 GMT /government-politics/2025-04-03/ohio-house-proposed-state-budget-cuts-100-million-in-funding-for-public-libraries The Ohio House version of the two-year budget changes the way public libraries are funded by eliminating the Public Library Fund and instead earmarking a flat line item amount for each year. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 22:00:15 GMT /government-politics/2025-04-03/ohio-house-proposed-state-budget-cuts-100-million-in-funding-for-public-libraries Abigail Bottar /government-politics/2024-11-01/ohio-13th-congressional-district-2024-race-is-very-competitive-will-others-be-if-issue-1-passes Ohio's 13th congressional district, which covers all of Summit County and parts of Stark and Portage, has been dubbed one of the most competitive races in the country by political analysts. The race may give insight into what more matchups could look like if Issue 1 passes. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:10:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-11-01/ohio-13th-congressional-district-2024-race-is-very-competitive-will-others-be-if-issue-1-passes Abigail Bottar /2023-04-25/ohio-house-committee-passes-its-version-of-the-state-operating-budget There are some big departures from Gov. Mike DeWine's initial budget, and it passed the committee nearly unanimously. Tue, 25 Apr 2023 23:38:02 GMT /2023-04-25/ohio-house-committee-passes-its-version-of-the-state-operating-budget Jo Ingles /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 /2023-02-24/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 /2023-02-22/republican-who-lost-vote-for-ohio-house-speaker-unveils-his-own-priority-agenda Rep. Derek Merrin (R-Monclova Township) and his supporters have a list of 10 priority areas - some bills are on the list released by Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill), but the top two proposals on Merrin's list aren't. Wed, 22 Feb 2023 22:27:18 GMT /2023-02-22/republican-who-lost-vote-for-ohio-house-speaker-unveils-his-own-priority-agenda Karen Kasler /education/2023-02-21/ohio-coalition-calls-on-state-lawmakers-to-make-school-meals-free-for-all Members of the Hunger-Free Schools Ohio coalition gathered for a press conference Monday to raise concern about students going hungry at school. Tue, 21 Feb 2023 19:21:34 GMT /education/2023-02-21/ohio-coalition-calls-on-state-lawmakers-to-make-school-meals-free-for-all Conor Morris /2023-02-06/ohio-house-members-to-tackle-mike-dewines-proposed-87b-budget The Ohio House Finance Committee will begin holding hearings this week. Mon, 06 Feb 2023 21:20:07 GMT /2023-02-06/ohio-house-members-to-tackle-mike-dewines-proposed-87b-budget Jo Ingles /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