State Rep. Adam Mathews
Recent News About State Rep. Adam Mathews
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Adam Mathews begins second term representing Ohio's 56th House District
State Representative Adam Mathews, a Republican from Lebanon, has been sworn in for his second term in the Ohio House of Representatives.
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Ohio legislator introduces resolution against proposed patent changes
House Resolution 562, aimed at safeguarding innovators' rights, was presented for its initial hearing in the Economic and Workforce Development Committee on Tuesday.
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Ohio's NIL legislation advances with committee approval
House Bill 660, aimed at enhancing Ohio's Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) laws, has advanced further in the legislative process.
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Ohio sports leaders back new NIL legislation
Members of Ohio's collegiate sports community have expressed their support for House Bill 660, a piece of legislation aimed at strengthening Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) laws in the state.
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Ohio legislators propose bill to enhance NIL collaboration with universities
On Tuesday, the House Civil Justice Committee began hearings on House Bill 660, a piece of legislation aimed at strengthening Ohio's Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) laws.
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Bill to designate highway after Major David McGue advances
The House Transportation Committee has approved House Bill 631, which aims to name a section of State Route 273 in front of Ridgemont High School as the Major David McGue Memorial Highway.
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Funding allocated for Scioto County demolition projects
Scioto County has been allocated $500,000 for demolition projects under the Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program.
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Funding secured for Shawnee State University's development project
The Ohio Controlling Board has approved the allocation of $1,807,689.80 for Shawnee State University to fund the Campus Gateway/Third Street Development Project.
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Shawnee State receives $1.9 million grant for economic development
Shawnee State University has been awarded a grant of $1,999,092 to enhance economic development efforts in southeast Ohio.
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Cindy Abrams mourns passing of former Ohio House Speaker Jo Ann Davidson
State Representative Cindy Abrams has expressed her sorrow over the death of Jo Ann Davidson, former Speaker of the Ohio House.
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Norton High School AD honored with Bruce Brown Award
State Representative Bill Roemer has presented a commendation to Norton High School Athletic Director Travis Dobbins.
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Linder Family Tennis Center completes first phase of renovations ahead of Cincinnati Open
Phase 1 of upgrades at the Linder Family Tennis Center has been completed, announced State Representative Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) this week. The completion comes just in time for the Cincinnati Open Tennis Tournament.
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Mathews announces new laws on education transparency, ballot numbering
State Representative Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) announced that three additional pieces of legislation have been signed into law. The measures, which require streamlined financial disclosures for students attending state colleges and universities, end repeat ballot issue numbering, and allow arson investigators to carry firearms, were passed as part of two omnibus bills in late June.
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Ohio passes HB 179 to simplify state’s legal system
House Bill 179, legislation aimed at simplifying Ohio’s legal system by clarifying the parties against whom and the time frame within which certain lawsuits must be filed, has been unanimously passed by the Ohio Senate and signed into law. The bill's sponsors, State Representatives Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Brian Stewart (R-Ashville), made the announcement.
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Ohio House unanimously passes bill to end repeat issue numbers for statewide ballot initiatives
The Ohio House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 271, a measure aimed at ending repeat ballot initiative numbering in the state. The bill, led by State Representatives Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Bob Peterson (R-Sabina), seeks to bring clarity and transparency to statewide ballot initiatives in Ohio. The legislation specifies that for elections taking place after November 2024, statewide ballot issues will be assigned consecutive Arabic numeral designations from the last statewide ballot issue in the previous election. This system aims to avoid repetition and...
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Mathews Introduces Legislation to Address Housing Shortage
State Representatives Adam Mathews and Dani Isaacsohn have introduced a groundbreaking piece of legislation aimed at tackling the housing shortage in Ohio. The bill proposes a new approach to increasing the housing supply and stabilizing home prices by incentivizing local governments to adopt pro-housing policies.The proposed bill includes a housing fund grant program that will be administered by the Ohio Housing Finance Agency. Local governments can apply for grants by implementing at least three of twelve specified pro-housing policies. These policies range from...
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Mathews Secures Additional Funding for Cincinnati Open Tennis Tournament
The Ohio House of Representatives has passed Substitute House Bill 2, which will provide $13.75 million in funding for the Cincinnati Open Tennis Tournament in Mason, Ohio. State Representative Adam Mathews, who announced the funding, expressed his satisfaction with the outcome, stating, "When I came to the Statehouse, I made a promise to fight for the tennis tournament in Mason, and we won."The funding for the Cincinnati Open is part of a larger allocation of $350 million from the Strategic Community Investment Fund. This fund will support various one-time projects...
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Mathews, Lampton, Lang, and Huffman Introduce Legislation to Eliminate the State Income Tax
State Representatives Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Brian Lampton (R-Beavercreek) have joined forces with State Senators George Lang (R-West Chester) and Stephen A. Huffman (R-Tipp City) to introduce legislation aimed at eliminating the state income tax and the commercial activities tax (CAT). The goal of this legislation is to make Ohio the most business-friendly state in the Union and to enhance the overall economic well-being of its residents.According to Representative Mathews, "Ohio is ready to reclaim our role as the economic engine of the Midwest. This step ensures...
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Mathews Votes in Favor of Veto Override for SAFE Act and Save Women's Sports Act
State Representative Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) has expressed his support for the Ohio House's decision to override the Governor's veto of HB 68, also known as the SAFE Act and Save Women's Sports Act. In a statement, Mathews highlighted the importance of promoting what is good, beautiful, and true, and criticized the Governor's veto for enabling harm and going against human anthropology.Mathews stated, "From Aristotle to Aquinas, we are directed to promote and love the good, the beautiful, and the true. Instead, the Governor's veto enables and empowers harm, disfigurement,...
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Mathews and Hall Introduce Legislation to Bring Transparency to Tax Levies and Prevent Unfair Property Value Challenges
State Representatives Adam Mathews and Thomas Hall have introduced legislation aimed at promoting transparency and preventing unfair property tax levies in Ohio. The bill seeks to prevent local governments from proposing replacement property tax levies without full disclosure to voters. It also aims to prohibit local governments from filing certain property valuation complaints.Under the current system, replacement levies can result in unexpectedly higher taxes for property owners, as the taxable value of affected properties is updated and frequently raised without the...