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    LaRe, Miller Secure Funding for Buckeye Lake

    State Reps. Jeff LaRe and Kevin Miller have successfully secured $10 million for the development of Buckeye Lake North Shore Park and Pier. The funding, obtained through the Strategic Community Investment Fund, aims to enhance Ohio's first State Park and bolster the region's tourism industry.LaRe emphasized the significance of the funding, stating, "Buckeye Lake is a critical economic driver of our region. This funding will ensure generations to come get to experience the beauty of the Buckeye Lake Region and surrounding communities."Miller echoed LaRe's sentiments,...

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    Miller, Ohio House Passes Strategic Community Investment Fund

    The Ohio House of Representatives has passed the Strategic Community Investment Fund, a historic initiative that includes $350 million for statewide, regional, and local projects. State Rep. Kevin Miller, who announced the approval of the fund, expressed his pride in championing the funding to improve the lives of his constituents.Miller stated, "These investments are transformational for our region. I am proud to have championed the funding to improve the everyday lives of my constituents."The Strategic Community Investment Fund was established under the state's main...

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    Hillyer, Miller Introduce Bill to Designate Tuscarawas Valley Memorial Highway

    State Representatives Brett Hillyer and Kevin Miller have introduced legislation to establish the Tuscarawas Valley Memorial Highway. The proposed bill designates a section of I-70 in Licking County, Ohio as the Tuscarawas Valley Memorial Highway, in memory of the victims of a tragic bus accident that occurred in November of last year."Our community was deeply impacted by the tragic accident that took place late last year, and we feel the loss of the victims every single day," expressed Hillyer. "The establishment of this highway is a small way to honor their lives and...

  • Local Government

    Miller Votes in Favor of Veto Override

    State Representative Kevin Miller (R-Newark) has expressed his support for the Ohio House's decision to override Governor DeWine's veto of House Bill 68, the SAFE Act and Save Women's Sports Act. In a statement released today, Miller emphasized the importance of protecting children and women's sports.Miller stated, "My colleagues and I exercised our rights as a legislative body to override Governor DeWine's veto on the SAFE Act and Save Women's Sports Act. Legislation that protects our children and women's sports should not be overlooked or taken lightly. I encourage the...

  • Local Government

    Ohio House Passes Bill to Raise Penalties for Felony Domestic Violence Offenders

    The Ohio House of Representatives has taken a significant step in addressing the issue of domestic violence by passing House Bill 111. Sponsored by State Reps. Jeff LaRe and Kevin Miller, the bill aims to raise the penalties for domestic violence offenders from a "low tier" third-degree felony to a "high tier" third-degree felony.Under the current law, repeat domestic violence offenders charged with a third-degree felony face a sentencing range of 9-36 months. However, House Bill 111 seeks to reflect the gravity of repeat offenses by increasing the sentencing range to...

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    Ohio House Passes Legislation Allowing Police Departments to Fill Vacant Positions Without Competitive Examination

    The Ohio House of Representatives has passed House Bill 241, which grants police departments the authority to fill vacant positions without a competitive examination, according to State Representative Kevin Miller (R-Newark), the sponsor of the bill.The new legislation enables police departments to fill civil service vacancies without conducting an exam if they can provide evidence that the competitive component of the exams is unnecessary and the applicant possesses exceptional qualifications.Representative Miller explained the rationale behind the bill, stating,...

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    Balderson: 'Please join me to protect our common-sense Ohio values by voting YES on Issue 1'

    U.S. Rep. Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) has endorsed Issue 1, an Ohio ballot initiative that would require petition-based statewide constitutional amendments to pass with 60 percent of the vote, not simple majorities.

  • Local Government

    Ambassador Committee Meeting on March 9

    The Ambassador Committee is comprised of outgoing chamber volunteers that reach out to welcome and engage new members

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