COLUMBUS - On Friday, the state's Capital Budget was signed into law by the Governor, investing $2.62 billion in Ohio's infrastructure and local community projects.

COLUMBUS - The Senate passed the Ohio Public School Deregulation Act today, legislation sponsored by State Senator Matt Huffman, designed to reduce the amount of unnecessary mandates and regulations affecting Ohio's public schools.

COLUMBUS - State Senators Matt Huffman (R-Lima) and Steve Wilson (R-Maineville) this week introduced the "Notary Public Modernization Act" which will take a number of steps to update and enhance the notary public system in Ohio. For the first time, Ohioans will be able to get their documents notarized by connecting with a commissioned Ohio notary online, rather than face-to-face, utilizing live audio-video communications technology.

"The fellows that have worked in my office have been an invaluable resource for my staff and me," said Senator Huffman. "They regularly help us with constituent communication, legislative research, and a broad array of priorities that often change from day to day."

Columbus - With unanimous, bipartisan support, the Ohio Senate today passed a plan to reform the process for drawing Ohio's congressional districts. The passage of Substitute Senate Joint Resolution 5 follows weeks of negotiations between the leadership of both parties in the General Assembly and various redistricting reform coalitions.

"By defining a process and ensuring bipartisan support, we are proposing a historic change in how Ohio draws its congressional district lines," said Huffman, sponsor of S.J.R. 5. "As part of our good faith effort to reach a solution, we are making substantial changes today based on our discussions with Democrat leadership and feedback we have heard from coalition leaders and the public. I believe we are providing the people of Ohio with a plan that is both fair and responsible."

"We have heard the concerns of Ohioans to ensure that the process for drawing congressional district lines is fair and equitable no matter which party is in the majority, and we are committed to reaching a reasonable solution in a bipartisan manner," said Huffman.

COLUMBUS - State Senator Matt Huffman (R-Lima) today introduced the Ohio Public School Deregulation Act, which is legislation designed to reduce the amount of unnecessary mandates and regulations af ...

"These programs build on our efforts to empower local communities as they tackle the heroin crisis and help those struggling with addiction to find the treatment they so desperately need," said Huffman. "We are grateful for the work being done by our law enforcement professionals to address this problem, which exists in virtually every community across this state."

COLUMBUS - State Senators Matt Huffman (R-Lima) and Bill Beagle (R-Tipp City) today recognized the Greenville Career Technology Center auto tech team for winning the 2017 National SkillsUSA Compe ...