Local Government

State Representative Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) has announced that Ohio’s fall hunting season will officially begin in September.

The Ohio Controlling Board has approved $1,501,459 in funding for Shawnee State University to implement the Campus Wayfinding Project.

State Representative Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) participated in the White House State Leadership Conference last week, joining over 50 lawmakers and officials from Ohio.

State Representative Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) has announced the start of construction on the Portsmouth Riverfront Park Project, a development aimed at revitalizing the area along the Ohio River.

State Senator Steve Wilson (R-Maineville) has announced that $650,000 in funding has been approved for community projects within Senate District 7.

In 2022, government transfers made up 28.8% of income in Brown County, an alarming 19.8% surge from 9% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

State Representative Mark Johnson (R-Chillicothe) has announced that Ohio’s tourism industry attracted more than 240 million visitors in 2024.

FOIA Request to Jackson County Sheriff’s Office regarding number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.

FOIA Request to Scioto County Sheriff’s Office regarding number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.

FOIA Request to Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office regarding the number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.

FOIA Request to Vinton County Sheriff’s Office regarding the number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.

FOIA Request to Shawnee State University regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

Today, Ohio State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Columbus) marked a personal milestone as his Toyota Yaris surpassed 300,000 miles.

In 2022, government transfers contributed 29.8% of income in Highland County. How does this compare to historical figures?

FOIA Request to Jackson County Sheriff’s Office regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025.

FOIA Request to Vinton County Sheriff’s Office regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025.

State Representative Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) announced the approval of the conference committee report for Am.

In 2022, government transfers made up 29.9% of income in Ross County, an alarming 20.5% surge from 9.4% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

In 2022, government transfers made up 28.8% of income in Brown County—ranking it 28th most dependent among Ohio counties.

In 2022, government transfers contributed 31.6% of income in Guernsey County. How does this compare to historical figures?

State Representatives Justin Pizzulli and Kevin Ritter have announced the formation of the Appalachian Caucus, a bipartisan group of state legislators dedicated to serving Appalachia.

Since 1970, Vinton County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 6.5%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 9.5%.

In 2022, government transfers made up 29.8% of income in Highland County—ranking it 22nd most dependent among Ohio counties.

The Ohio Senate has approved the state’s new Biennial Operating Budget, which includes a $1 billion reduction in tax burdens through the implementation of a flat income tax and significant…