State Rep. Adam Mathews
Recent News About State Rep. Adam Mathews
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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...
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Mathews, Peterson Provide Testimony on Bill to End Repeat Issue Numbers for Statewide Ballot Initiatives
State Rep. Adam Mathews and Rep. Bob Peterson recently presented sponsor testimony on a bill in Ohio that aims to bring more clarity and transparency to statewide ballot initiatives. The legislation, known as House Bill 271, seeks to ensure that each ballot issue put before the voters receives the unique and thoughtful debate it deserves.Mathews explained the motivation behind the bill, stating, "Our aim in introducing this legislation is to ensure that each ballot issue put before the voters receives the unique and thoughtful debate it deserves." He highlighted the...
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Callender and Mathews Introduce Legislation to Protect Fire Investigators
State Representatives Jamie Callender and Adam Mathews have introduced House Bill 313, a new legislation aimed at addressing the challenges faced by fire investigators in Ohio. The bill seeks to define the role of fire investigators, grant them the permission to carry firearms while performing their duties, and establish necessary training requirements for self-defense purposes.The role of fire investigator was established under House Bill 1 in the 100th General Assembly, allowing municipalities to designate a police or fire official to investigate fires and make arrests...
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Mathews Moves 'Higher Education Return on Investment Act' Forward as Student Loan Payments Continue
State Representative Adam Mathews from Lebanon has made progress in advancing the "Higher Education Return on Investment Act" in the Legislature. This bill aims to provide greater financial transparency to college students, helping them understand the financial implications of their education. The timing of this legislation is particularly relevant as student loan payments have resumed for many Ohioans and Americans across the country.The bill recently underwent its second and third hearings in the Senate Workforce and Higher Education Committee. During these hearings,...