Ohio State Rep. Jeff LaRe (R-Columbus)
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Recent News About Ohio State Rep. Jeff LaRe (R-Columbus)
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Ohio lawmaker testifies on bill updating child custody rules for unwed parents
State Representative Jeff LaRe (R-Violet Twp.) presented sponsor testimony to the House Judiciary Committee on a bill aimed at updating Ohio's child custody laws for children born to unmarried parents.
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Ohio House approves budget plan including historic property tax relief
State Representative Jeff LaRe has announced the approval of the conference committee report for Am.
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Ohio house passes bill mandating transparency in Medicaid estate recovery
The Ohio House of Representatives has approved House Bill 130, a legislative measure designed to enhance transparency within the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program.
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Federal loans available for Ohio entities affected by drought
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that certain farm-related and nonfarm-related entities in Ohio counties affected by recent droughts are eligible for federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans, according to State Rep. Jeff LaRe (R-Violet Twp.).
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Ohio House passes bill allocating over $19.7M in local transformative funding
The Ohio House of Representatives passed Substitute House Bill 2, the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects, as announced by Vice Chairman of the House Finance Committee, State Rep. Jeff LaRe (R-Violet Twp.). The bill allocates over $4.2 billion for capital projects and includes $717 million in one-time project funding from the Strategic Community Investment Fund.
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House committee initiates hearings on anti-squatting legislation
The House Criminal Justice Committee initiated hearings on House Bill 478, a piece of legislation aimed at providing homeowners with remedies against squatting and increasing penalties for such activities. The bill's sponsors, State Reps. Jeff LaRe (R-Violet Twp.) and Jay Edwards (R-Nelsonville), made the announcement.
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LaRe, Edwards Introduce Legislation to Address Squatting
State Reps. Jeff LaRe (R-Violet Twp.) and Jay Edwards (R-Nelsonville) have introduced legislation aimed at addressing squatting in Ohio. The bill, introduced yesterday, seeks to provide homeowners with remedies against squatting and increase penalties for squatters.LaRe emphasized the importance of the bill, stating, “This bill will directly protect Ohio property owners and close loopholes in Ohio law that squatters may currently be able to take advantage of.” Meanwhile, Edwards highlighted the significance of protecting homeowners, saying, “It’s important we protect the...
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Ohio House Approves Strategic Community Investment Fund for Local Projects
The Ohio House of Representatives has passed the Strategic Community Investment Fund, a significant initiative that includes historic investments for local projects. Vice Chairman of the House Finance Committee, State Rep. Jeff LaRe (R-Violet Twp.), made the announcement.The Strategic Community Investment Fund, established under the state's main operating budget in 2023, sets aside $350 million for statewide, regional, and local projects. This includes nearly $15.5 million specifically allocated for Fairfield County and the surrounding communities. The fund utilizes...
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House Passes Legislation to Implement Cost-Sharing Requirement Restrictions to Combat the Opioid Epidemic
The Ohio House of Representatives has taken a significant step in combatting the opioid epidemic by passing House Bill 141. The legislation, sponsored by State Reps. Jeff LaRe and Monica Robb Blasdel, aims to place cost-sharing requirement restrictions on occupational therapy, physical therapy, and chiropractor services.The main objective of House Bill 141 is to ensure that the cost-sharing requirement for these services is not greater than the cost-sharing requirement for services provided by an individual's primary care physician. This measure is crucial in breaking...