/news/tags/rep-ryan-smith Rep. Ryan Smith en-US Copyright Mon, 07 Jan 2019 14:33:52 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-01-07/historic-speaker-vote-expected-as-new-legislative-session-begins-in-columbus The GOP-dominated state legislature starts a new two-year session Monday, and the vote for House Speaker could be unprecedented. It’s usually a unanimous… Mon, 07 Jan 2019 14:33:52 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-01-07/historic-speaker-vote-expected-as-new-legislative-session-begins-in-columbus Karen Kasler /news/government-politics/2018-12-13/legislators-disagree-on-adding-pay-raises-to-bill The Ohio House scrambled to pass a pay raise for themselves and other government officials before the year ends. They’re taking criticism for what they… Thu, 13 Dec 2018 23:13:39 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-12-13/legislators-disagree-on-adding-pay-raises-to-bill Andy Chow /news/government-politics/2018-11-29/ohio-legislature-pulls-bill-that-tracks-rape-kits-for-sexual-assault-survivors A bill that would help sexual assault survivors track their rape kits through the legal process has been pulled from consideration in the lame duck… Fri, 30 Nov 2018 01:36:34 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-11-29/ohio-legislature-pulls-bill-that-tracks-rape-kits-for-sexual-assault-survivors Karen Kasler /news/government-politics/2018-05-30/smith-supporters-accuse-house-leadership-of-playing-games-filling-the-speakership The fight over who will be the speaker of the Ohio House through the end of this year continues to take strange turns as members try to find a replacement… Thu, 31 May 2018 00:48:39 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-05-30/smith-supporters-accuse-house-leadership-of-playing-games-filling-the-speakership Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2018-05-30/ryan-smiths-supporters-push-for-a-vote-now-on-who-should-be-ohio-house-speaker There still are no voting sessions scheduled in the Ohio House because majority Republicans haven’t decided on who will lead the chamber through the end… Wed, 30 May 2018 05:23:52 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-05-30/ryan-smiths-supporters-push-for-a-vote-now-on-who-should-be-ohio-house-speaker Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2018-05-23/roadblocks-continue-in-selection-of-ohios-next-house-speaker The fight over who will lead the Ohio House throughout the end of this year has spilled over into chaos.At the same time former Speaker Cliff… Wed, 23 May 2018 21:57:02 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-05-23/roadblocks-continue-in-selection-of-ohios-next-house-speaker Jo Ingles /news/community/2018-05-23/morning-headlines-rta-claims-admin-enabled-benefits-abuse-cannabis-dispensary-licenses-delayed Here are your morning headlines for Wednesday, May 23:Cleveland RTA accuses administrator of helping former president abuse benefits;Cuyahoga Falls man… Wed, 23 May 2018 13:00:35 GMT /news/community/2018-05-23/morning-headlines-rta-claims-admin-enabled-benefits-abuse-cannabis-dispensary-licenses-delayed Amanda Rabinowitz /news/community/2018-05-22/morning-headlines-akron-fire-union-settles-with-treasurer-who-stole-385-000-cavs-beat-celtics Here are your morning headlines for Tuesday, May 22:House moves ahead with vote to replace speaker despite Democrats' complaints;Cleveland approves plan… Tue, 22 May 2018 12:26:21 GMT /news/community/2018-05-22/morning-headlines-akron-fire-union-settles-with-treasurer-who-stole-385-000-cavs-beat-celtics Amanda Rabinowitz /news/community/2018-05-21/morning-headlines-ohio-house-to-elect-new-speaker-hickory-harvest-foods-issues-voluntary-recall Here are your morning headlines for Monday, May 21:Cleveland holds first of a dozen dirt bike events at Muni lot;Hickory Harvest Foods issues voluntary… Mon, 21 May 2018 12:31:56 GMT /news/community/2018-05-21/morning-headlines-ohio-house-to-elect-new-speaker-hickory-harvest-foods-issues-voluntary-recall Amanda Rabinowitz /news/government-politics/2018-05-15/no-decision-yet-on-ohios-next-speaker-of-the-house Update: With no decision today, Wednesday’s session has been cancelled.There is still no word on who the next speaker of the Ohio House might be.… Wed, 16 May 2018 01:10:50 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-05-15/no-decision-yet-on-ohios-next-speaker-of-the-house Jo Ingles