Ohio State Rep. Jamie Callender (R-Columbus)
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Recent News About Ohio State Rep. Jamie Callender (R-Columbus)
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Ohio House passes $11.4 billion state transportation budget
The Ohio House of Representatives has unanimously passed House Bill 54, the State Transportation Budget, as announced by State Representative Jamie Callender.
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Ohio House begins hearings on main operating budget for fiscal years 2026-27
The Ohio House Finance Committee held its first hearing on the state's main operating budget for fiscal years 2026-27, as announced by State Representative Jamie Callender (R-Concord).
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Ohio representatives push for expanded Medigap coverage for terminal patients
State Representatives Jamie Callender and Bride Rose Sweeney have reintroduced legislation aimed at expanding Medigap insurance coverage for patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in Ohio.
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Route 90 bridge may be named after fallen Army Specialist Jacob A. Ashton
Legislation has been proposed to name the Route 90 bridge over the Grand River in Perry Township in honor of Army Specialist Jacob A. Ashton.
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Callender reappointed as JCARR chair for eighth consecutive term
Representative Callender announced his reappointment as Chair of the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR) on Tuesday.
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Jamie Callender enters final term as Ohio State Representative
Ohio's 136th General Assembly has commenced in Columbus, as announced by State Representative Jamie Callender.
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Ohio House approves bill for historic education license plate
The Ohio House of Representatives has passed HB 232, part of an omnibus package within SB 163, as announced by Representative Jamie Callender.
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Ohio House approves bill expanding homestead exemption
The Ohio House has approved House Bill 274, a measure aimed at expanding the Homestead Exemption for long-term homeowners.
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Lake County receives state grants for brownfield cleanup efforts
The Lake County Land Bank has secured two state grants for brownfield remediation projects, as announced by State Representatives Jamie Callender and Daniel P. Troy. These grants are part of the Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program and the Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program.
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Laketran receives significant ODOT grant for transit improvements
Laketran has been named one of 26 recipients of the Ohio Department of Transportation's Urban Transit Program grant, as announced by State Representatives Jamie Callender and Daniel Troy. The program is designed to support urban transit agencies with expenses such as vehicle acquisition, preventative maintenance, and facility upgrades.
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Great Lakes Commission discusses regional challenges at annual meeting
The annual meeting of the Great Lakes Commission concluded in New York, as announced by State Representative and Great Lakes Commissioner Jamie Callender. The two-day event included seminars on issues affecting the Great Lakes region, resolutions to address ongoing challenges in the Great Lakes Basin, and speeches from various officials.
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Ohio state agencies report progress on reducing regulations under Senate Bill 9
All state agencies in Ohio required to submit reports on their regulatory reduction activities have done so, according to an announcement by JCARR Co-Chairs State Senator Theresa Gavarone and State Representative Jamie Callender. These submissions are part of the second year of reporting mandated by Senate Bill 9, which aims to lessen regulatory burdens in Ohio.
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Ohio Controlling Board approves improvements at Mentor Headlands Park
The Ohio Controlling Board has approved funds for improvements at four state parks in northeast Ohio, as announced by State Representative Jamie Callender (R-Concord). These funds, a combination of American Rescue Plan (ARPA) and State General Revenue Fund (GRF) dollars, were awarded following a competitive bidding process conducted by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).
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Ohio's adult-use cannabis sees successful initial rollout
COLUMBUS – With strong sales and stock levels, Ohio’s rollout of adult-use cannabis continues its safe and successful launch, announced State Representative Jamie Callender (R-Concord). Following the start of adult-use sales on August 6th, Ohio has completed three weeks of adult-use sales across the state with continued license approval and regulatory oversight.
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Ohio Controlling Board approves funds for winery digital advertising
The Ohio Controlling Board has approved funds to support the digital advertising efforts of Ohio’s wineries, as announced by State Representatives Jamie Callender (R-Concord) and Sarah Fowler Arthur (R-Ashtabula). These funds, allocated following a competitive bidding process conducted by the Ohio Grape Industries Committee, will be used to enhance online advertising for Ohio wineries. The Ohio Grape Industry Council, established in 1981 by the Ohio General Assembly, aims to promote the state's wine industry through marketing, research, and business support.
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Ohio commences sale of adult-use cannabis following voter approval
COLUMBUS—272 days after Ohio voters passed Issue 2 with 57% of the vote, Ohio has commenced the sale of adult-use cannabis, announced State Representative Jamie Callender (R-Concord). The Division of Cannabis Control has issued dual-use licenses to 98 existing medical dispensaries, allowing them to sell adult-use products alongside medical cannabis.
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Ohio Controlling Board approves funds for statewide wine industry promotion
On Monday, the Ohio Controlling Board approved funds to support the efforts of the Ohio Grape Industries Council in advertising Ohio’s expanding wine industry, announced State Representative Jamie Callender (R-Concord). These funds, awarded following a competitive bidding process, will be used for both local and national advertising.
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Ohio signs capital budget with significant investments statewide
Following concurrent votes in the Ohio House and Senate, House Bill 2, which contains the state’s Capital Improvement Budget as well as Ohio’s one-time Strategic Community Investment Fund, has been signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine, announced State Representative Jamie Callender (R-Concord). Among the projects successfully included in House Bill 2 are funds for improvements to water infrastructure in Concord, the Alliance for Working Together in Mentor, and the Lake Metroparks.
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Ohio House reviews capital budget including strategic investment fund allocations
The Ohio House Finance Committee has initiated hearings on House Bill 629, which encompasses the State’s Capital Improvement Budget and the One Time Strategic Community Investment Fund, as announced by Representative Jamie Callender (R-Concord). The bill includes funding for various projects such as water infrastructure improvements in Concord, support for the Alliance for Working Together in Mentor, and enhancements to Lake Metroparks.
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Ohio House passes bill to declare Lance Corporal Austin B. Schwenk Memorial Highway
The Ohio House of Representatives has unanimously passed House Bill 380, an omnibus package encompassing 29 road naming bills. Among these is House Bill 350, which dedicates State Route 44 between Mentor Avenue and Prouty Road as the "Lance Corporal Austin B. Schwenk Memorial Highway." The announcement was made by State Representatives Jamie Callender (R-Concord) and Daniel Troy (D-Wickliffe), who were joined by members of LCpl Schwenk’s family for the vote.