Representative Derek Merrin News Today

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – On Thursday afternoon, a Franklin County judge heard arguments in a lawsuit against Speaker of the Ohio House Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill), brought forward by members of his own party. Republican infighting has plagued the Ohio Statehouse for more than a year now. Last January, a group of 22 Republicans broke […]

Gov. Mike DeWine signed 27 bills into law in June.

DeWine signs bills into law DeWine Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed the following bills into law Saturday. House Bill 67, sponsored by Representatives Tom Brinkman and Brigid Kelly, creates the veterinarian student debt assistance program, and grants vet education credits for free spay and neuter services. House Bill 136, sponsored by Representative Brett Hudson Hillyer, prohibits the death penalty if offender was mentally ill at time of offense. House Bill...