Ohio House

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.

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.

There are some big departures from Gov. Mike DeWine's initial budget, and it passed the committee nearly unanimously.

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.

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.

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.

Members of the Hunger-Free Schools Ohio coalition gathered for a press conference Monday to raise concern about students going hungry at school.

The Ohio House Finance Committee will begin holding hearings this week.

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.

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.