State Rep. Jamie Callender
Recent News About State Rep. Jamie Callender
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Proposed Bill Aims to Extend Medigap Coverage for ESRD and ALS Patients in Ohio
COLUMBUS–The House Insurance Committee yesterday held sponsor testimony on House Bill 400, announced bill sponsors, State Representatives Jamie Callender (R-Concord) and Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Westlake). House Bill 400 aims to extend Medigap coverage to patients in Ohio diagnosed with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)."Policymakers can make Ohio the 18th state to enact similar protections so that no Ohioan living with ALS is left without affordable Medigap options when facing this devastating terminal illness," expressed Kara Nett...
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House Transportation Committee Passes Bill to Declare “Lance Corporal Austin B. Schwenk Memorial Highway”
COLUMBUS – The House Transportation Committee yesterday unanimously passed House Bill 350, which will dedicate a portion of State Route 44 between Mentor Avenue and Prouty Road as Lance Corporal Austin B. Schwenk Memorial Highway, announced State Representatives Jamie Callender (R-Concord) and Daniel Troy (D-Wickliffe).Lance Corporal (LCpl) Austin B. Schwenk was killed in October 2023 at Camp Lejeune where he served as a 2171, electro-optical ordinance repairer with the 2nd battalion, 6th Marine division. LCpl Schwenk graduated from Riverside Highschool in 2022 and is...
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Callender, Fowler Arthur Provide Testimony on Legislation to Enact the Airspace Protection Act
COLUMBUS- The House Aviation and Aerospace Committee today began hearings on House Bill 185, legislation that will reform Ohio’s classification and regulation framework around airports, heliports, vertiports, and spaceports. The bill is sponsored by State Representatives Jamie Callender (R-Concord) and Sarah Fowler Arthur (R-Ashtabula).House Bill 185 aims to update Ohio’s permitting laws for tall structures to ensure that navigable airspace and future airport expansion are not hindered by new construction. Callender expressed that the current process for approving new...
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Lake County Sheriff’s Office Awarded Grant Funding for Marine Patrol
COLUMBUS—The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Parks and Watercraft recently awarded the Lake County Sheriff’s Office a Marine Patrol Assistance Grant, announced State Representative Jamie Callender (R-Concord).The grant, totaling $29,934.21, aims to support the operation and maintenance of the local Marine Patrol, which plays a crucial role in overseeing the waters of Lake Erie within Lake County. Home to estuaries, harbors, and 31 miles of Lake Erie shorelines, Lake County's marine activities are set to benefit from this financial boost.“As warmer...
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Callender Participates in Great Lakes Commission Semi-Annual Meeting
State Rep. Jamie Callender recently attended the Great Lakes Commission’s semi-annual meeting in Washington, D.C., where efforts were focused on enhancing collaboration among member states and provinces. The meeting discussed a historic compact involving the Great Lakes Commission, the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, and the International Joint Commission."Lake Erie is not only one of Ohio’s greatest economic drivers, but it serves as an important resource for recreation and family tradition," said Callender. "I am honored to have been appointed to this board and to have...
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Callender, Sweeney Introduce Legislation to Expand Medigap Coverage to Terminal Patients
State Representatives Jamie Callender (R-Concord) and Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Westlake) have introduced legislation in Ohio to address a critical issue in the state's Medigap insurance market. The proposed bill, known as HB 400, aims to expand access to Medigap plans for patients suffering from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or end stage renal disease (ESRD), regardless of age.Medigap Coverage, also known as Medicare Supplemental Insurance, provides additional coverage to individuals to help cover out-of-pocket costs that are not covered by Medicare Part A or B....
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Rabbit Run Community Arts Association Awarded Ohio Arts Economic Relief Grant
Rabbit Run Community Arts Association (RRCAA) has been selected as one of the recipients of the Ohio Arts Economic Relief Grant. State Rep. Jamie Callender announced the grant program, which is funded through the American Rescue Plan Act, and will provide much-needed financial support to the arts and culture sector in Ohio.The Association will receive a grant of $55,277.61, which will be utilized for various purposes such as employee compensation, recruitment, rehiring, training expenses, rent or mortgage payments, and operating costs. RRCAA is joining the Willoughby Fine...