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Romanchuk begins second term in Ohio Senate

State Senator Mark Romanchuk of Ontario was officially sworn into the 136th General Assembly in Columbus today.

By Mansfield Times | Jan 6, 2025

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Governor DeWine signs Never Alone Act ensuring patient advocacy rights

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed the Never Alone Act into law, an initiative sponsored by State Representatives Melanie Miller and Beth Lear.

By Mansfield Times | Dec 21, 2024

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Ohio passes law ensuring patient advocate access

By Mansfield Times | Dec 12, 2024

The Ohio House of Representatives has approved the Never Alone Act, aligning with the Ohio Senate's earlier decision.

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Ohio House approves bill honoring former Speaker Jo Ann Davidson

By Mansfield Times | Dec 5, 2024

The Ohio House of Representatives has passed House Bill 688, which aims to establish September 28th as Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Day.

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Marilyn John named Majority Floor Leader for Ohio's 136th General Assembly

By Mansfield Times | Nov 25, 2024

State Representative Marilyn John has been selected by the House majority caucus to take on the role of Majority Floor Leader for Ohio's 136th General Assembly.

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Ohio bill proposes using club sports for PE credits

By Mansfield Times | Nov 22, 2024

State Representatives Tom Young and Melanie Miller have introduced a new bill in Ohio that seeks to broaden the criteria for waiving high school physical education requirements.

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Ohio Senate committee reviews legislation for patient advocacy

By Mansfield Times | Nov 20, 2024

The Ohio Senate Health Committee has held its second hearing on the Never Alone Act, a legislative initiative sponsored by State Representatives Melanie Miller and Beth Lear.

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House committee advances bill blocking interchange construction

By Mansfield Times | Nov 19, 2024

State Representative Melanie Miller has announced the House Committee's approval of Amended Senate Bill 155.

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Madison Water District receives funding for water infrastructure project

By Mansfield Times | Nov 19, 2024

State Senator Mark Romanchuk has announced that Madison Water District in Richland County will receive $378,500.

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Ohio Pro-Life Caucus hosts meet and greet at Statehouse

By Mansfield Times | Oct 9, 2024

State Representative Melanie Miller, alongside the Ohio Pro-Life Caucus, organized a meet and greet event at the Ohio Statehouse. The gathering took place ahead of the annual March for Life and included legislators, pregnancy center leaders, Students for Life groups, and various pro-life organizations from both state and national levels.

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Ashland County officials visit Arizona to assess impact of federal immigration policies

By Mansfield Times | Oct 3, 2024

State Representative Melanie Miller, along with Ashland Mayor Matt Miller and incoming Ashland County Sheriff Kurt Schneider, visited the southern U.S. border in Cochise County, Arizona. The delegation aimed to understand the impact of federal policies on illegal immigration.

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Ohio develops hay directory to aid farmers amid drought

By Mansfield Times | Sep 18, 2024

COLUMBUS—The Ohio Department of Agriculture is developing an Ohio Hay Directory to assist farmers affected by drought conditions who are struggling to feed livestock, announced State Rep. Marilyn John (R-Richland County).

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Governor DeWine signs bill updating cosmetology and barber regulations

By Mansfield Times | Jul 24, 2024

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 158 into law this week, marking a significant update to the Cosmetology and Barber Board statutes. The legislation was introduced by State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) in 2023 and aims to reduce barriers for students pursuing barbering and cosmetology licenses. It received unanimous support throughout the legislative process.

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State Rep. Miller tours largest meat processing facility in Ohio

By Mansfield Times | Jul 12, 2024

COLUMBUS—On Friday, June 12, State Rep. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) joined the Ohio Association of Meat Processors, the Ohio Department of Agriculture, and other legislators on a tour of Heffelfinger’s Meats, Inc., the largest harvesting facility in Ohio.

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Ohio House passes bill approving significant capital budget

By Mansfield Times | Jun 28, 2024

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives passed Substitute House Bill 2 on Wednesday, marking the approval of the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects. State Rep. Marilyn John (R-Richland County) announced that the Capital Budget will make historic investments in local community projects.

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Ohio Senate passes bill allowing pharmacy techs to give immunizations

By Mansfield Times | Jun 27, 2024

The Ohio Senate has passed Senate Bill 144, which authorizes certified and registered pharmacy technicians to administer immunizations. This new legislation includes providing immunization services to children as young as five, lowering the previous age limit from seven.

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Ohio Senate passes bill altering highway interchange requirements

By Mansfield Times | Jun 27, 2024

COLUMBUS—The Ohio Senate has passed Senate Bill 155, sponsored by State Senator Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario). The bill aims to remove the requirement for the Department of Transportation to construct certain interstate interchanges.

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Ohio House passes two-year construction budget with over \$4 billion allocation

By Mansfield Times | Jun 27, 2024

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives passed Substitute House Bill 2, the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects throughout the state, announced State Representative Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland). The bill will allocate more than $4.2 billion for capital projects, including $717 million in one-time project funding from the Strategic Community Investment Fund.

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Miller honors Ashland High School boys bowling team for national championship

By Mansfield Times | Jun 26, 2024

State Rep. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) presented a resolution from the Ohio House of Representatives to the Ashland High School Boys Bowling Team during a recognition ceremony on the House floor. The representative invited the team to acknowledge their national championship win earlier this summer.

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Ohio representatives introduce bill regulating practice of midwifery

By Mansfield Times | Jun 25, 2024

State Representatives Riordan McClain (R-Upper Sandusky) and Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) introduced legislation last week aimed at regulating the practice of midwifery in Ohio. The proposed House Bill 545 seeks to create a midwifery licensure, protect traditional midwifery, and establish an advisory council for midwives in the state. The bill had its second hearing today in the Health Provider Services Committee.