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Ohio lawmakers reintroduce STORK Act for tax relief to expectant families

State Representatives Gary Click and Roy Klopfenstein have reintroduced the Strategic Tax Opportunities for Raising Kids (STORK) Act in Ohio.

By NW Ohio Times | Feb 12, 2025

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Ohio representatives reintroduce Ag. Appreciation Act to honor agriculture industry

State Representatives Roy Klopfenstein and Bob Peterson have reintroduced the Ag.

By NW Ohio Times | Feb 6, 2025

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Legislation proposed to honor fallen trooper with highway designation

By NW Ohio Times | Feb 5, 2025

State Representatives Roy Klopfenstein and Angie King have put forward a proposal to name a section of US Route 33 in Auglaize County after Lt.

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Ohio representatives push for clear labeling on imitation meat products

By NW Ohio Times | Feb 4, 2025

State Representatives Roy Klopfenstein and Jack Daniels have reintroduced a bill aimed at protecting Ohio consumers from misleading labels on imitation meat and egg products.

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Klopfenstein announces new roles in Ohio House committees

By NW Ohio Times | Feb 3, 2025

State Representative Roy Klopfenstein has announced his committee assignments for the 136th General Assembly.

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Jim Hoops appointed chair of Ohio House Development Committee

By NW Ohio Times | Jan 27, 2025

State Representative Jim Hoops has been named Chair of the Ohio House Development Committee for the 136th General Assembly.

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Ohio's new energy bill aims to boost power generation and affordability

By NW Ohio Times | Jan 23, 2025

State Representative Roy Klopfenstein has introduced House Bill 15, a legislative proposal aimed at enhancing power generation in Ohio.

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EDA awards $70,000 in grants for economic development projects in Defiance County in 2023

By NW Ohio Times | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $70,000 in grants for economic development projects in Defiance County, Ohio.

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Haraz Ghanbari named chair of Ohio's Small Business Committee

By NW Ohio Times | Jan 17, 2025

State Representative Haraz N. Ghanbari has been appointed as the Chair of the Small Business Committee by Speaker Matt Huffman.

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Ohio governor signs bill designating memorial bridge and viaduct

By NW Ohio Times | Jan 15, 2025

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed House Bill 81, which includes legislation to designate a memorial bridge and viaduct in Montpelier.

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Ohio enacts law for virtual public meetings

By NW Ohio Times | Jan 14, 2025

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed House Bill 257 into law, allowing certain public bodies to conduct meetings virtually.

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Ohio governor signs House Bill 496 revising property tax laws

By NW Ohio Times | Jan 14, 2025

State Representative Jim Hoops has announced the signing of House Bill 496 into law.

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Occupational licensure reform bill signed into law in Ohio

By NW Ohio Times | Jan 8, 2025

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed Substitute House Bill 238 into law, as announced by bill sponsors State Representatives Sarah Fowler Arthur and Roy Klopfenstein.

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Ohio enacts law promoting conservation through streamlined seed-sharing

By NW Ohio Times | Jan 8, 2025

Governor Mike DeWine has signed House Bill 364 into law, a measure aimed at enhancing conservation efforts and simplifying seed-sharing practices throughout Ohio.