Ohio Updates
September 30, 2025
Lawmakers returned to Columbus in September from summer recess to a full fall agenda that includes fiscal updates, capital budget preparation, and legislative activities focusing on property tax reform, education oversight, and workforce development initiatives.
Read MoreSeptember 3, 2025
Legislators are back in session mid-September to work on some key pieces of legislation in committee meetings and likely to continue some veto overrides pertaining to property taxes from the Operating Budget.
Read MoreJuly 3, 2025
Governor DeWine was sent HB96, the $90.5 billion biennial state operating budget, and for the first time in 20 years, not a single Democrat voted in favor of it. The budget passed the Senate with 23 yes votes and 10 no votes. Senator Louis Blessing (R-Cincinnati) was the only Republican to join all Democrats in voting against the bill.
Read MoreMarch 18, 2025
The 136th General Assembly was off to a fast start since Governor DeWine delivered his Executive budget proposal in the first week of February. The Governor’s budget emphasizes economic growth, with continued support of childcare programs, as well as a child tax credit to support working families.
Read MoreJanuary 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 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 MoreOctober 31, 2024
Special Update on the Elections
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.
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