Message From the House: With the Majority

In Episode 57 of Message from the House, Representatives Beth Lear and Jonathan Newman discuss the Save Ohio Sports Act, HB 971 — legislation that would significantly reform how sports betting operates in Ohio.

In Episode 56 of Message from the House, Representatives Manning and Bird discuss their backgrounds as educators and the comprehensive educational reform within HB 455, now signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine. As joint sponsors of the bill, they walk through what the legislation does, from cutting outdated regulations and paperwork to strengthening consequences for educators convicted of serio...

In Episode 55 of Message from the House, Representative Adam Bird discusses Issue 3, which will appear on Ohio's November ballot. As a joint sponsor of HJR 9, Rep. Bird explains why the Ohio General Assembly chose to take the photo ID requirement a step further by enshrining it into from state law into the Ohio Constitution, and what that would mean for the long-term integrity of Ohio elections.

In Episode 54 of Message from the House, Representatives Bob Peterson and Angie King following the Joint Legislative Agriculture Committee meeting at the Ohio State Fair. The conversation covers Ohio's $124 billion agriculture industry, legislative priorities for farmers including health insurance access and property tax relief, and their fair-food favorites. Both representatives bring personal fa...

In Episode 53 of Message from the House, Representatives Haraz Ghanbari and Cindy Abrams discuss Sub House Bill 479 — now signed into law. The legislation creates the Ohio Post-Traumatic Stress Fund Commission, a landmark step toward ensuring that firefighters, EMTs, and law enforcement officers have access to the mental health support they need after traumatic events. Reps. Ghanbari and Abrams wa...

In Episode 52 of Message from the House, Representatives Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison) and Phil Plummer (R-Dayton) discuss three significant public safety bills moving through the Ohio General Assembly. The conversation begins with House Bill 667, the Reagan Tokes and Patrick Heringer Act — legislation inspired by two tragic cases that exposed critical gaps in Ohio's criminal sentencing system — and w...

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.