Message From the House: With the Majority

In a special Take Your Child to Work Day edition of Message From the House, Representatives Adam Mathews and Monica Robb Blasdel bring their children to the Ohio Statehouse for a behind-the-scenes look.

Speaker Matt Huffman and House Finance Chair Brian Stewart discuss the capital budget and legislation addressing Ohio's projected $1.5 billion budget surplus in this episode of Message From the House. The capital budget invests nearly $4 billion in tangible projects across all 88 counties — from K-12 school buildings and higher education facilities to fairgrounds, theaters, and parks.

State Representatives Adam Holmes, Thad Claggett, and Heidi Workman discuss the newly formed Ohio Joint Data Center Committee in this episode of Message From the House. As data center development continues to expand across Ohio, lawmakers have established a joint committee between both chambers to study the issue and develop policy recommendations. The committee recently held its first meeting, an...

State Representatives Adam Holmes and Melanie Miller are joined by Todd Kleismit, Executive Director of the America 250-Ohio Commission, to discuss Ohio's role in the nation's 250th anniversary celebration in this episode of Message From the House. As the United States approaches its semiquarter-millennial, Ohio is positioning itself as a key part of the national commemoration. Representative Holm...

State Representative Mike Dovilla discusses the allegations of Medicaid fraud in Ohio and the legislative efforts to strengthen oversight and accountability in this episode of Message From the House. Recent reports have raised serious concerns about fraud within Ohio's Medicaid system. Representative Dovilla walks through what those allegations uncovered, the budget provisions he championed to com...

State Representative Brian Lampton discusses House Bill 122, legislation to support living organ donation in Ohio, in this episode of Message From the House. More than 3,000 Ohioans are currently waiting for organ transplants, and across the country, 17 people die each day waiting for an available organ. HB 122 passed the Ohio House with unanimous support and aims to reduce barriers to living orga...

Speaker Matt Huffman and Representative Tracy Richardson discuss the Veterans and Military Development Committee's visit to Lima, Ohio in this episode of Message From the House. This episode was filmed on location during the committee's 6th meeting outside the Statehouse. Speaker Huffman and Representative Richardson reflect on the presentations they heard from local organizations, the strength of...

State Representatives Kevin Ritter and Johnathan Newman discuss House Bill 326 and the future of college readiness assessments in Ohio in this episode of Message From the House. House Bill 326 recently passed the Ohio House and would broaden the list of accepted college readiness exams for Ohio students. As families and educators look for more flexibility in how students demonstrate their prepared...

March is Ohio Agriculture Month, and as one of the nation's leading agricultural states, Ohio's farming communities remain vital to the state's economy and identity. State Representatives King and Klopfenstein share what makes Ohio agriculture unique, the challenges farmers are currently navigating, and the priorities of the House Agriculture Committee.

State Representatives Kellie Deeter and Gary Click discuss House Bill 646 and the growing impact of data centers on Ohio's communities in this episode of Message From the House. As Ohio continues to attract major data center investments, questions around land use, energy consumption, and the effects on rural communities have come to the forefront. HB 646 would create a 13-member commission to stud...

State Representatives Ty Mathews and Mark Hiner discuss House Bill 332 and the creation of the Small Defense Business Linked Deposit Program in this episode of Message From the House. As Ohio’s defense sector continues to expand, small manufacturers and subcontractors often struggle with high borrowing costs. HB 332 aims to bridge that gap by leveraging state treasury resources to provide reduced-...

State Representatives Bernie Willis and Adam Holmes discuss House Resolution 304 and Ohio’s pursuit of the FAA’s Advanced Air Mobility Integration Pilot Program in this episode of Message From the House. As emerging aviation technologies like electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft continue to develop, states are competing to attract federal investment and pilot programs. HR 304 sig...

Representatives D.J. Swearingen and Tex Fischer discuss the E-Verify Workforce Integrity Act (House Bill 246) in this episode of Message From the House. The representatives break down how this legislation protects Ohio’s skilled trades, its focus on the state’s key construction industry, and how the free E-Verify system works in practice for employers. In this episode: [00:04] – Introductions and...

In this episode of Message From the House, we are joined by Representatives Thaddeus Claggett and Heidi Workman to discuss the evolving landscape of technology in our state. As leaders on the Technology & Innovation Committee, they share insights into the legislative approach to Artificial Intelligence. In this episode, we cover: The Future of AI: A look at the potential threats and transforma...

State Representatives Haraz Ghanbari and Thomas Hall share a legislative update on critical public safety and mental health initiatives for 2026.

In honor of American Heart Month, State Representative Jean Schmidt, Chair of the House Health Committee, shares a legislative update on critical healthcare initiatives for 2026.   #OhioHouse #JeanSchmidt #HealthCommittee #AmericanHeartMonth #CardiacHealth #PublicHealth #OhioPolitics #MessageFromTheHouse

In this episode of Message From The House, Representatives Justin Pizzulli and Jodi Salvo discuss the scope and goals of the newly formed Ibogaine Treatment Study Committee.

In this edition of Message From the House, Representative Meredith Craig discusses her background, legislative priorities, and goals for the remainder of the General Assembly.

Representative Kevin Miller discusses the signing of House Bill 247, a major overhaul of Ohio's dangerous and vicious dog laws. Inspired by the story of Avery Russell and concerns from local dog wardens, this bill tightens safety requirements and ensures accountability for irresponsible owners.

Speaker Matt Huffman reviews the legislative accomplishments of 2025, focusing on the state operating budget, economic development, and school choice.

Speaker Matt Huffman reviews the legislative accomplishments of 2025, starting with the state budget, redistricting, and property tax reforms. (Part 1 of 2)

Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman and Hawaii Senate President Ron Kouchi discuss the historic Federalism Assembly that took place at the Ohio Statehouse earlier this week. 

In this episode of Message From the House, Representative Adam Bird discusses how NIL regulation in Ohio may impact high school sports.

Representative Gary Click joins Message from the House to discuss two recently passed bills by the Ohio House.

In this episode of Message From the House, Representatives Bill Roemer, Jim Hoops, and David Thomas discuss the sweeping property tax reform recently passed by the Ohio legislature.