Ohio Senators Mark Romanchuk and George Lang Announce Business First Caucus
February 5, 2021
Mark Romanchuk News
COLUMBUS—State Senators Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario) and George Lang (R-West Chester) announced today that they will serve as Co-Chairs of the Business First Caucus along with State Representatives Craig S. Riedel (R-Defiance) and Jon Cross (R-Kenton). The bipartisan, bicameral caucus focuses on helping small businesses in Ohio become more successful.
"Ohio has consistently ranked near the bottom for economic performance when compared to other states. This caucus will focus on passing policy that moves Ohio to the top of the list," said Senator Romanchuk.
According to U.S. News and World Report, Ohio is ranked 38th in the nation for Economic Performance.
“Small businesses create jobs and opportunities for Ohioans and strengthen our communities. The Business First Caucus will be laser-focused on helping Ohio’s businesses to flourish and prosper,” said Senator Lang.
“As legislators, we know that small businesses are the engines that drive economic growth,” said Rep. Riedel. “The purpose of the Business First Caucus is to advance policies and initiatives that will help make Ohio the most business-friendly state in the nation.”
“The number one reason people leave Ohio is better economic opportunity elsewhere,” added Rep. Cross. “The goal of this caucus is to help solve this pressing issue.”
The Business First Caucus plans to be at the center of major tax and regulatory reform and to promote ideas and legislation that positively impact Ohio small businesses.
The caucus contains the following subcommittees and their respective chairs:
"Ohio has consistently ranked near the bottom for economic performance when compared to other states. This caucus will focus on passing policy that moves Ohio to the top of the list," said Senator Romanchuk.
According to U.S. News and World Report, Ohio is ranked 38th in the nation for Economic Performance.
“Small businesses create jobs and opportunities for Ohioans and strengthen our communities. The Business First Caucus will be laser-focused on helping Ohio’s businesses to flourish and prosper,” said Senator Lang.
“As legislators, we know that small businesses are the engines that drive economic growth,” said Rep. Riedel. “The purpose of the Business First Caucus is to advance policies and initiatives that will help make Ohio the most business-friendly state in the nation.”
“The number one reason people leave Ohio is better economic opportunity elsewhere,” added Rep. Cross. “The goal of this caucus is to help solve this pressing issue.”
The Business First Caucus plans to be at the center of major tax and regulatory reform and to promote ideas and legislation that positively impact Ohio small businesses.
The caucus contains the following subcommittees and their respective chairs:
- Tax Reform/Simplification - State Representatives Derek Merrin and Bill Roemer
- Regulatory Reform - State Senators Kristina Roegner and Robery McColley
- Smaller Government - State Representatives Riordan McClain and Reggie Stoltzfus
- Workforce Development - State Senators Bill Reineke and Michael Rulli