/tags/jason-stephens jason stephens en-US Copyright Sat, 04 Jan 2025 04:28:11 GMT /2025-01-03/outgoing-speaker-says-he-didnt-block-controversial-ohio-higher-ed-bill-it-didnt-have-the-votes Senate Bill 83 passed the Ohio Senate, but it stalled in the House, though its sponsor said it had the votes to move. Sat, 04 Jan 2025 04:28:11 GMT /2025-01-03/outgoing-speaker-says-he-didnt-block-controversial-ohio-higher-ed-bill-it-didnt-have-the-votes Karen Kasler /2024-11-19/dont-expect-property-tax-reform-to-pass-before-ohio-lawmakers-end-lame-duck-session Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens said lawmakers are still debating how best to provide property tax relief. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 21:17:57 GMT /2024-11-19/dont-expect-property-tax-reform-to-pass-before-ohio-lawmakers-end-lame-duck-session Jo Ingles /2024-11-18/after-two-years-of-intra-party-battles-incumbent-stephens-steps-out-of-ohio-house-speakers-race Stephens will not run for his present post this next legislative session, changing the field ahead of a long-awaited Republican caucus vote Wednesday. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 19:10:53 GMT /2024-11-18/after-two-years-of-intra-party-battles-incumbent-stephens-steps-out-of-ohio-house-speakers-race Sarah Donaldson /2024-11-15/ohio-house-gop-leadership-battle-could-begin-again-with-caucus-speaker-vote-next-week On Wednesday the newly elected and re-elected Republicans in the Ohio House will vote for their next leader. Fri, 15 Nov 2024 20:10:19 GMT /2024-11-15/ohio-house-gop-leadership-battle-could-begin-again-with-caucus-speaker-vote-next-week Karen Kasler /2024-06-21/speaker-loses-control-of-ohio-house-republicans-campaign-account-till-at-least-october The decision on the Ohio House Republican Alliance account is the latest in the ongoing battle among Republicans over leadership in the House. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 18:05:22 GMT /2024-06-21/speaker-loses-control-of-ohio-house-republicans-campaign-account-till-at-least-october Karen Kasler /2024-05-01/ohio-house-speaker-removes-from-committees-republicans-who-helped-challengers-in-gop-primary House Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) has removed six Republicans from the committees they chaired, after they donated to Republican challengers in March's primary. Wed, 01 May 2024 23:47:58 GMT /2024-05-01/ohio-house-speaker-removes-from-committees-republicans-who-helped-challengers-in-gop-primary Karen Kasler, Jo Ingles /2024-03-22/primary-results-raise-questions-about-upcoming-contest-to-become-ohio-house-speaker The outcome of some of Tuesday's Ohio House primary races raises questions about the re-election of Rep. Jason Stephens (Kitts Hill) as speaker next year, as Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima) is being more open about his plans when he’s in the House. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 06:51:24 GMT /2024-03-22/primary-results-raise-questions-about-upcoming-contest-to-become-ohio-house-speaker Karen Kasler /2023-12-12/ohio-house-leader-says-he-wont-bring-marijuana-higher-ed-bills-to-floor-this-year At the end of some years, lawmaking stretches into the early morning hours as legislators race to get bills to the finish line—the governor’s desk—before their terms end. Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:46:47 GMT /2023-12-12/ohio-house-leader-says-he-wont-bring-marijuana-higher-ed-bills-to-floor-this-year Sarah Donaldson /politics-government/2023-07-10/ohio-lawmaker-bob-young-arrested-for-domestic-violence-urged-to-resign Two-term Rep. Bob Young (R-Green) is accused of domestic violence and a felony disrupting public service charge for what allegedly happened following a fundraiser Thursday. Mon, 10 Jul 2023 14:20:39 GMT /politics-government/2023-07-10/ohio-lawmaker-bob-young-arrested-for-domestic-violence-urged-to-resign Karen Kasler /politics-government/2023-04-14/battle-over-ohio-house-republicans-campaign-account-appears-to-be-settled Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) announced two co-chairs for the account: one who supported him for that leadership role, and another who backed Rep. Derek Merrin (R-Monclova Township) as Ohio House Speaker. Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:19:07 GMT /politics-government/2023-04-14/battle-over-ohio-house-republicans-campaign-account-appears-to-be-settled Karen Kasler