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Ohio legislature approves Braden’s Law targeting sextortion crimes

The Ohio General Assembly has unanimously approved House Bill 531, known as Braden's Law.

By Delaware County Review | Dec 19, 2024

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Troy Balderson named chairman of House Energy Action Team

Congressman Troy Balderson of Ohio's 12th District has been appointed as the new Chairman of the House Energy Action Team (HEAT).

By Delaware County Review | Dec 17, 2024

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Ohio Senate approves streamlined licensure pathway for career-technical educators

By Delaware County Review | Dec 5, 2024

The Ohio Senate has approved House Bill 432, which aims to simplify the process for obtaining a career-technical educator license.

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Ohio governor signs student bathroom privacy act into law

By Delaware County Review | Nov 27, 2024

On Tuesday, the Protect All Students Act was signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine.

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Governor DeWine signs Senate Bill 104 into law

By Delaware County Review | Nov 27, 2024

Senate Bill 104, co-sponsored by State Senators Andrew Brenner and Jerry C. Cirino, has been enacted into law by Governor DeWine.

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Gold Star Widow's Bill advances in Ohio Senate

By Delaware County Review | Nov 21, 2024

State Representative Brian Lorenz's proposed legislation to expand homestead exemptions for the surviving spouses of uniformed service members killed in action was recently presented to the Senate Ways and Means Committee.

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Ohio lawmaker proposes bill protecting political yard signs from HOA restrictions

By Delaware County Review | Nov 21, 2024

State Representative Brian Lorenz has introduced a bill to the House State and Local Government Committee aimed at prohibiting homeowner associations from restricting political yard signs.

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Ohio legislator proposes state observance of 9/11 Remembrance Day

By Delaware County Review | Nov 20, 2024

State Representative Brian Lorenz (R-Powell) has introduced a bill to the House State and Local Government Committee, proposing the establishment of a 9/11 Remembrance Day in Ohio.

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Ohio Senate passes bill updating College Credit Plus Program

By Delaware County Review | Nov 14, 2024

Senate Bill 104, sponsored by State Senators Andrew Brenner and Jerry Cirino, is on its way to the Governor's desk for approval.

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Balderson introduces bill against climate risk guidelines for large financial institutions

By Delaware County Review | Nov 14, 2024

Congressman Troy Balderson has introduced a bill aimed at nullifying guidance issued by the Federal Reserve, Comptroller of the Currency, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

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Ohio Senate passes bill to honor Kris Jordan with highway memorial

By Delaware County Review | Nov 13, 2024

The Ohio Senate has approved House Bill 81, a measure aimed at honoring fallen military members, first responders, and elected officials.

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Ohio senators propose new bill aimed at securing state elections

By Delaware County Review | Nov 8, 2024

State Senators Andrew Brenner and Theresa Gavarone have introduced Senate Bill 324, aiming to enhance the security of Ohio's election system.

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Balderson introduces bill aimed at improving electric grid reliability

By Delaware County Review | Sep 25, 2024

Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) introduced new legislation aimed at improving the reliability of the electric grid by fast-tracking certain power generation projects. The Guaranteeing Reliability through the Interconnection of Dispatchable (GRID) Power Act would allow these projects to bypass the interconnection queue, which has seen wait times extend up to five years.

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Ohio legislator proposes stricter penalties for repeat traffic offenders

By Delaware County Review | Sep 18, 2024

State Representative Brian Lorenz (R-Powell) has introduced new legislation aimed at increasing penalties for drivers involved in multiple crashes, with the goal of making Ohio roadways safer.

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Energy committee advances Balderson's resolution against Clean Power Plan 2.0

By Delaware County Review | Sep 18, 2024

Congressman Troy Balderson’s (OH-12) Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to repeal the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Power Plan 2.0 advanced through the full Energy and Commerce Committee today.

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Senator Brenner supports Attorney General’s directive on school transportation compliance

By Delaware County Review | Sep 3, 2024

COLUMBUS—State Senator Andrew Brenner has expressed his support for Attorney General Dave Yost's Cease and Desist order directed at Columbus City Schools concerning the district's failure to provide transportation to charter and private school students.

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State Representative announces $400K funding for Delaware County redevelopment

By Delaware County Review | Aug 23, 2024

State Representative Brian Lorenz (R-Powell) has announced the allocation of $400,000 to the Delaware County Land Reutilization Corporation for redevelopment purposes.

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Resolution introduced celebrating American Motorcyclist Association's centennial

By Delaware County Review | Aug 1, 2024

U.S. Representatives Troy Balderson (OH-12) and Tim Walberg (MI-5) have introduced a resolution congratulating the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) on its 100th anniversary this year. The AMA, based in Pickerington within Ohio’s 12th Congressional District, advocates for the rights and interests of over 200,000 motorcycle enthusiasts across the United States.

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Delaware County Jail: We don’t have information for if our inmates are illegal aliens, or cost of housing them

By Delaware County Review | Jul 11, 2024

Delaware County Jail officials are not tracking whether inmates are illegal aliens, or U.S. Citizens.

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Senator Brenner announces millions more for district projects

By Delaware County Review | Jun 17, 2024

State Senator Andrew Brenner (R-Delaware) announced that millions of dollars will fund key Capital Budget projects across Senate District 19. This marks the second phase following last week’s announcement of a $350 million investment by the Senate in Ohio communities from the One-Time Strategic Community Investment Fund.