Message From the House: With the Majority

Message From the House: With the Majority

Discussing legislation with Ohio representatives.

Episodes

July 18, 2025 27 mins

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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Rolling blackouts. Factory shutdowns. Exploding energy costs. Ohio is at a tipping point — and House Bill 15 could be the solution.

In this episode of Message From the House, Rep. Adam Holmes and Rep. Roy Klopfenstein join us to break down the urgent energy crisis facing Ohio. We talk about why base load generation (yes, coal, gas, and nuclear) still matters, how factories are being paid to shut down, and what it really means when ...

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Message From the House Ep. 4: Veterans & Traveling Legislative Committees Across Ohio

Join us as we explore how the Ohio House Veteran and Military Development legislative committee are bringing government closer to the people—especially our veterans—by taking the committee on the road. From town halls to public hearings, these mobile sessions aim to hear directly from local communities and tackle the unique challenges facing v...

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Ohio’s future starts in the classroom. In this video, we dive into targeted legislation to reshape Ohio’s education system for the better. From increased funding and teacher support to curriculum and testing updates, we explore the policies that could make a lasting impact on students, families, and communities across the state with the House Education Chair Sarah Fowler Arthur and former superintendent, State Representative Adam B...

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Message from the House | Is NASA Moving to Ohio? Drones & Alien Encounters

In this episode of Message from the House, we're diving deep with State Representatives Bernie Willis and Ty Mathews into the latest headlines that have everyone talking:

NASA’s potential move to Ohio — What’s really going on in the Buckeye State?

Mysterious drone sightings — Who’s flying them, why are they showing up in restricted airspace, and what are...

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Speaker Matt Huffman and House Finance Committee Chair Brian Stewart discuss the passing of the Ohio Operating Budget, why it is important, what the legislation accomplishes and what the process is for the legislation now that it is passed through the Ohio House.

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