Legislative Updates
January 28, 2025
Legislators from around the state returned to Columbus on January 6th to start the 136th General Assembly. G2G was at many Capitol Square events that day, connecting newly elected as well as returning members we’ve worked with over the years.
Read MoreDecember 31st, 2024
Bipartisan Deal that Almost Failed is Harbinger for the 119th Congress. The Continuing Resolution (CR) hit some speed bumps in what was expected to be a quick bipartisan vote for passage thanks to Elon Musk’s very prominent opposition to additional funding and President-elect Trump’s last minute push for a debt ceiling extension.
Read MoreDecember 30, 2024
The 135th Ohio General Assembly wrapped up after a marathon session on December 19. HB315 served as the “Christmas tree” bill and was loaded with amendments.
Read MoreNovember 6, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump won Ohio’s 17 electoral votes after defeating Vice President Kamala Harris with 55.2% of the vote to 43.9%. Trump received 3.1 million votes compared to Harris’ 2.5 million.
Read MoreDecember 3rd, 2024
President Trump and the 119th Congressional leadership are signaling their plans and priorities. Tax cuts, tariffs, funding cuts and increases, vaccine scrutiny, shrinking government, pro-business regulatory reforms, end to DEI policies, and many more are among those topping the list.
Read MoreOctober 31, 2024
Special Update on the Elections
Read MoreSeptember 30th, 2024
Before leaving DC on September 27, Congress focused on bills that reinforce party messaging, which they believe will resonate with their base, while avoiding issues that could alienate their voters and put their candidates in contentious positions.
Read MoreAugust 29th, 2024
Following the passage of the Capital Budget, the state legislature went on summer break and focus on the elections. The Ohio Senate returns in mid-November and the Ohio House has not released their schedule yet, but is expected to follow suit.
Read MoreJune 21st, 2024
The legislature finally revealed recipients of Capital Budget funding and One-Time Strategic Community Investment Funds (OTSCIF) after a 14-month period that left many wondering how these funds would be disbursed. The legislation will be passed by both chambers in late June.
Read MoreApril 16th, 2024
Springtime on Capitol Square is getting busy! As the legislature comes back from the primary election and works hard to finish priorities before summer break, G2G is fully engaged in the state capital budget process and planning several events.
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