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Ohio House approves bill to make Wright Flyer III official state plane

State Representative Phil Plummer has cast his vote in favor of Senate Bill 24, which seeks to designate the 1905 Wright Flyer III as Ohio's official state airplane.

By South Dayton News | Mar 20, 2025

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Ohio House approves bill eliminating replacement property tax levies

State Representative Phil Plummer announced the Ohio House of Representatives' approval of House Bill 28, which aims to reform Ohio's property tax system.

By South Dayton News | Mar 19, 2025

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Ohio House approves bill eliminating replacement property tax levies

By South Dayton News | Mar 19, 2025

State Representative Tom Young has announced that the Ohio House of Representatives has passed House Bill 28.

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Ohio House passes bill reforming higher education

By South Dayton News | Mar 19, 2025

Representative Phil Plummer of Dayton has cast his vote in favor of Senate Bill 1, a legislative proposal aimed at reforming higher education in Ohio.

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Ohio House votes to make Wright Flyer III official state airplane

By South Dayton News | Mar 19, 2025

State Representative Tom Young voted in favor of adopting the 1905 Wright Flyer III as Ohio's official state airplane.

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Ohio approves $4.3M for Dayton's upcoming NATO session

By South Dayton News | Mar 12, 2025

State Representatives Phil Plummer, Andrea White, and Tom Young have announced the Ohio Controlling Board's approval of $4.3 million in funding for a NATO event in Dayton.

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Ohio secures $4.3M funding for NATO event in Dayton

By South Dayton News | Mar 12, 2025

State Representatives Phil Plummer, Andrea White, and Tom Young have announced the Ohio Controlling Board's approval of $4.3 million in funding to support the City of Dayton and Montgomery County in hosting the NATO Parliamentary Session from May...

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Ohio representatives propose new bill targeting fentanyl crisis

By South Dayton News | Mar 6, 2025

State Representatives Cindy Abrams and Phil Plummer presented their case for House Bill 88 to the House Judiciary Committee, aiming to tackle drug and human trafficking issues in Ohio.

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Ohio House passes transportation budget with focus on infrastructure and safety

By South Dayton News | Feb 27, 2025

State Representative Phil Plummer, a Republican from Dayton, cast his vote in favor of House Bill 54, the State Transportation Budget, which passed with unanimous support.

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Tom Young appointed chair of Ohio's workforce and higher education committee

By South Dayton News | Jan 17, 2025

State Representative Tom Young has been appointed as Chair of the House Workforce and Higher Education Committee for the 136th General Assembly.

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Ohio Senate passes bill to enhance safety for healthcare workers

By South Dayton News | Dec 19, 2024

Legislation aimed at improving safety for healthcare workers has passed the Ohio Senate and is now awaiting the governor's signature.

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Ohio moves to ban ESG investing in state systems

By South Dayton News | Dec 10, 2024

State Representative Tom Young has played a key role in the passage of legislation aimed at changing investment practices within Ohio's state retirement systems, workers' compensation, and higher education institutions.

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Ohio Senate supports bill on child support for disabled children

By South Dayton News | Nov 15, 2024

State Representatives Andrea White and Bride Rose Sweeney have successfully passed a bill through the Ohio General Assembly to ensure consistent child support awards for children with disabilities in divorce cases.

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Bill targeting hooning heads to governor's desk

By South Dayton News | Jun 28, 2024

COLUMBUS – A bill sponsored by State Representatives Phil Plummer (R-Dayton) and Andrea White (R-Kettering) aimed at increasing penalties for street takeovers, reckless driving, and fleeing law enforcement has passed the Ohio Senate unanimously and received a concurrent vote in the House on Wednesday night.

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Ohio House passes bill allocating millions for Montgomery County projects

By South Dayton News | Jun 27, 2024

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives has passed Substitute House Bill 2, the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects. This legislation includes hundreds of millions for a Strategic Community Investment Fund, marking a historic investment in local community projects throughout Montgomery County. State Representatives Andrea White (R-Kettering), Phil Plummer (Dayton), and Tom Young (Washington Township) announced the $34 million allocation.

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Ohio House passes bill aimed at reducing infant mortality rates

By South Dayton News | Jun 12, 2024

State Representative Andrea White’s (R-Kettering) legislation aimed at addressing Ohio’s high infant and maternal mortality rates and improving health outcomes for mothers and infants has passed the Ohio House. The Strong Foundations Act seeks to provide access to critical prenatal, postnatal, infant, and toddler services during the first 1,000 days of life.

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Ohio House passes bill on village service transparency

By South Dayton News | Jun 12, 2024

State Representatives Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Tom Young (R-Washington Twp.) have announced the passage of House Bill 331 in the Ohio House. The legislation aims to ensure villages provide proper services for their residents and field candidates for their elected offices.

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New legislation targets Ohio's workforce crisis through improved childcare access

By South Dayton News | May 22, 2024

COLUMBUS – State Representative Andrea White (R-Kettering) recently announced new legislation aimed at addressing workforce, child care, and foster placement challenges in Ohio.

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Legislation introduced aims at improving care standards in Ohio’s foster group homes

By South Dayton News | May 22, 2024

State Representatives Andrea White (R-Kettering) and Phil Plummer (R-Dayton) have introduced a bill aimed at ensuring children in foster group homes receive safe, stable, and supportive care. The legislation seeks to address issues related to the quality of care and supervision for children, particularly in Montgomery County, which houses 80 of Ohio's approximately 200 group homes.

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Ohio lawmakers introduce bills addressing childcare affordability and foster placements

By South Dayton News | May 21, 2024

COLUMBUS – State Representative Andrea White (R-Kettering) has introduced legislation to address the workforce, child care, and foster placement crises in Ohio. Joined by several colleagues, Rep. White emphasized the need for a multifaceted approach to solve these issues.