Earlier this month, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 288, which prohibits the use of electronic wireless communication devices (EWCDs) while operating a vehicle. I applaud Gov. DeWine and the Ohio Legislature for taking a necessary stand against a deadly issue for our state: distracted driving. The new law goes into effect in April. […]
POSTED: 01/31/23 at 12:07 pm. FILED UNDER: Opinions
It’s hard to believe that six years have gone by so quickly as I finish these last few weeks as State Representative. It’s been an honor to represent so many wonderful Ohioans at the Statehouse over my three terms. My wife Danette and I have met so many great people along the way who have […]
POSTED: 12/08/22 at 2:44 pm. FILED UNDER: Opinions
My time as a state representative has been rife with legislation geared at providing increased public safety for the people of Ohio. I have voted in favor of over 30 pieces of legislation to help fight crime in this state and it all stems from unyielding respect for law and order. I grew up in […]
POSTED: 10/06/22 at 9:19 am. FILED UNDER: Opinions
America is in a recession – a recession caused by overspending from the Biden Administration and the highest inflation rates in 40 years. Despite what Congressional Democrats and the Biden Administration may be telling you, we are, by definition, in a recession. A recession is defined as two consecutive quarters with negative GDP growth. This […]
POSTED: 08/19/22 at 9:54 am. FILED UNDER: Opinions
The COVID-19 virus is once again hitting our county and it’s hitting it hard. Our hospital has several hospitalizations with patients with the COVID-19 virus, our hospital staff and system are being challenged, and people, young and old, are dying from the virus. The COVID-19 virus infection has become a disease of the unvaccinated. What […]
POSTED: 09/23/21 at 5:37 pm. FILED UNDER: Opinions
As we begin a new year, citizens, workers, and small businesses in Ohio still need relief from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Small businesses in Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District have faced many challenges throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. After speaking with restaurant owners, health care professionals, and others in Findlay, Cygnet, Stryker, Elmore, Maumee, Paulding, Napoleon, Van […]
POSTED: 02/10/21 at 11:28 pm. FILED UNDER: Opinions
The phone rings. You see a government agency is calling. You hear a monotone voice on the other line claiming to be the IRS asking for your social security number for your stimulus check. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the primary consumer protection agency, has cited this as a common scam targeting American consumers during COVID-19. While […]
POSTED: 05/05/20 at 10:39 pm. FILED UNDER: Opinions
It’s time to roll! It’s time for Ohio to start moving forward again! It appears as though the impact of this virus is not as dramatic as we once thought it might be just a few weeks ago. Up to this point I have agreed with the decisions that our governor has implemented for our […]
POSTED: 04/14/20 at 2:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Opinions
Watching hoarders as they empty the shelves of supermarkets, grocery stores and pharmacies as COVID 19, the coronavirus pandemic, takes its toll on daily life in our communities, it is easy to assume that a crisis brings out the worst in people. But, the fact is it can bring out the best in us, as well. […]
POSTED: 03/22/20 at 9:29 pm. FILED UNDER: Opinions
COLUMBUS — Leading business organizations across Ohio tonight praised Governor DeWine’s recent actions to curb the spread of coronavirus, which causes COVID-19. Most recently, the Governor announced his decision to close bars and restaurants to in-house patrons until further notice, in order to limit community spread of the disease. “The Ohio Chamber of Commerce commends […]