Message From the House: With the Majority

Message From the House: With the Majority

Discussing legislation with Ohio representatives.

Episodes

October 24, 2025 23 mins

State Representatives Josh Williams and Jack Daniels discuss their bill aimed at strengthening Ohio's hate crime statutes and addressing politically motivated violence.

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In honor of October being Manufacturing Month, Representatives Nick Santucci and Marilyn John share an update on this vital industry and how it powers communities across the state. In this episode of Message from the House, learn more about the impact manufacturing has on Ohio’s economy, the importance of new grant programs for small and mid-sized companies, and how local leaders are helping the sector grow and innovate.

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State Representatives Kellie Deeter and Meredith Craig discuss their first terms in the Ohio Legislature and their shared commitment to strengthening rural healthcare.

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Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives Matt Huffman discusses the state's Congressional Redistricting process.

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State Representative Mike Dovilla discusses his return to the Legislature and his push for government reform both at the local level with agencies like the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency and statewide.

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September 19, 2025 18 mins

Property taxes are one of the biggest concerns for families and homeowners across Ohio. In this episode of Message From the House, State Representative Beth Lear discusses why property tax reform is one of her top priorities, the impact of rising costs on communities, and the legislative solutions being pursued to provide relief to Ohioans.

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Tourism is one of Ohio’s strongest economic drivers, bringing millions of visitors and billions of dollars into our communities each year.

State Representative Melanie Miller, Chair of the House Arts, Athletics, and Tourism Committee, and Sarah Wickham, Director of TourismOhio explore the impact of Ohio’s thriving tourism industry, recent initiatives to support growth, and some of their favorite destinations across the state.

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Ohio is grappling with a growing housing shortage that’s affecting families and economic development statewide. In this episode, we sit down with State Representative Adam Mathews, who is actively working to find solutions and make Ohio the best place to work, live and raise a family.

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In this episode of Message from the House, Representatives Ty Moore and Mark Hiner are joined by Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Brian Baldridge, live from the Ohio State Fair. Together, they dig into Ohio agriculture — from farming and food production to policy priorities and favorite fair food.

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In this episode of Message from the House, Representatives Ty Moore and Mark Hiner are joined by Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Brian Baldridge, live from the Ohio State Fair. Together, they dig into Ohio agriculture — from farming and food production to policy priorities and favorite fair food.

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In this inspiring episode of Messages from the House, Rep. Andrea White and former state representative Rick Carfagna (now with the Ohio Chamber of Commerce) share how Ohio is taking bold steps to support families, strengthen communities, and grow our workforce—by expanding access to affordable, high-quality childcare.

💡 Together, they explore:

  • Why access to childcare is key to unlocking opportunity for parents and children

  • ...
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In this powerful episode of Messages from the House, Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel shares her firsthand experience responding to the East Palestine train derailment—just one month into her first term in office. From coordinating emergency response and health outreach to introducing new legislation, she has remained on the frontlines of the recovery efforts for her hometown.

🎯 Inside this episode:

  • What happened in the immediate af...

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In this episode of Messages from the House, Representative Bob Peterson and Whitney Bowers from the Ohio Farm Bureau dive into Senate Bill 100 — a groundbreaking effort to help Ohio farmers and rural small business owners access affordable health care in what Rep. Peterson calls “the most important agriculture bill” of the General Assembly — find out why.

Health coverage is one of the biggest barriers to staying on the farm. SB 100...

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In Episode 12 of Message from the House, Speaker Matt Huffman and House Finance Chairman Brian Stewart walk through the key wins in Ohio’s newly passed state budget.

What’s inside the budget:

  • 💸 Billions in property tax relief for Ohio homeowners
  • 📚 $700 million boost to public education and major expansion of school choice
  • 🏟️ The real story behind the Cleveland Browns stadium deal
  • 📉 A new flat income tax—making Ohio one of ...
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In this powerful episode of Message from the House, Representatives Mark Johnson and Phil Plummer share the heartbreaking story behind "Andy’s Law"—a legislative response to the brutal murder of correctional officer Andy Lansing. They dive deep into Ohio’s prison crisis, exposing alarming levels of violence, drug trafficking, and staffing issues inside the state's correctional facilities.

🎙️ Hear firsthand accounts of what’s broke...

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What happens when former law enforcement officers become lawmakers? In this episode, Representatives Cindy Abrams and Kevin Miller take us behind the badge — sharing raw stories from the field and unpacking House Bill 131, their push to end ticket quotas in Ohio. From real-life crises to policy reform, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

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Ohio has one of the most complex property tax systems in the country — but why? In this episode of Message from the House, Representatives David Thomas and Bill Roemer break down the history, structure, and challenges behind Ohio’s property taxes. From skyrocketing property valuations post-COVID to the impact of the 20-mill floor and local levy approvals, they explore how these issues are affecting taxpayers and what reforms are on...

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In this episode of Message From the House, we sit down with Representative Brian Lorenz to discuss one of the most urgent issues facing Ohio and the nation: housing.

With over 30 years of experience in city and regional planning, Rep. Lorenz breaks down the state's approach to housing shortages, smart development, and the need for affordable and workforce housing. He explains:

-Why zoning reform and comprehensive plans matter

-How ...

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In this episode of Message from the House, Representative Nick Santucci speaks about one of Ohio’s most pressing issues—workforce development. From his own first job laying bricks with his grandfather to leading initiatives in the legislature, Rep. Santucci shares how early work experiences build lifelong skills and why too many young Ohioans are missing out.

We dive into major bills like House Bill 119 (The Grad Act) and House Bil...

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In this episode of Message From The House, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis joins Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman and Representative Heidi Workman to discuss one of the most debated reforms in American politics: Congressional term limits.

Topics covered include:

Why Gov. DeSantis believes term limits are necessary

The push for an Article V Convention of States

Details of House Joint Resolution 3 in Ohio

How this could reshape Washingt...

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