/tags/jason-stephens Jason Stephens en-US Copyright Fri, 15 Dec 2023 16:48:28 GMT /2023-12-15/ohio-house-speaker-says-he-wants-to-look-into-eliminating-term-limits-for-state-lawmakers It's an idea that's been discussed for decades that House Speaker Jason Stephens says is worth a closer look. Fri, 15 Dec 2023 16:48:28 GMT /2023-12-15/ohio-house-speaker-says-he-wants-to-look-into-eliminating-term-limits-for-state-lawmakers Jo Ingles /2023-11-14/ohio-house-leader-nixes-idea-from-some-republicans-to-seize-courts-power-over-abortion-laws House Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) said he doesn't agree with an idea floated by some Republicans suggesting Ohio lawmakers take power from courts when it comes to the new constitutional amendment on abortion. Tue, 14 Nov 2023 19:44:37 GMT /2023-11-14/ohio-house-leader-nixes-idea-from-some-republicans-to-seize-courts-power-over-abortion-laws Jo Ingles /2023-03-02/process-to-appoint-new-republican-member-to-ohio-house-fires-up-feud-between-speaker-rival The factions that support Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) and those backing Rep. Derek Merrin (R-Monclova Township) couldn't agree on the appointment, showing the leadership battle is still on. Thu, 02 Mar 2023 05:04:07 GMT /2023-03-02/process-to-appoint-new-republican-member-to-ohio-house-fires-up-feud-between-speaker-rival Karen Kasler /politics/2023-02-24/dueling-republican-ohio-house-priorities The priority agendas of Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) and Rep. Derek Merrin (R-Monclova Township) look similar, but while Merrin said he wants to partner with Stephens on some issues, there are things holding that up. Fri, 24 Feb 2023 19:28:44 GMT /politics/2023-02-24/dueling-republican-ohio-house-priorities Karen Kasler /2023-02-22/republican-who-lost-vote-for-ohio-house-speaker-unveils-his-own-priority-agenda Rep. Derek Merrin (R-Monclova Township) and his supporters have a list of 10 priority areas — some are on the list released by Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill), but the top two proposals on Merrin's list aren't. Wed, 22 Feb 2023 22:27:18 GMT /2023-02-22/republican-who-lost-vote-for-ohio-house-speaker-unveils-his-own-priority-agenda Karen Kasler /2023-02-17/schools-ohio-governments-could-lose-over-a-billion-dollars-from-tax-changes-backed-by-speaker Ohio's House Bill 1, the top priority for Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) and Republican state lawmakers who support him, is estimated to have a huge impact on local governments and schools. Fri, 17 Feb 2023 19:28:49 GMT /2023-02-17/schools-ohio-governments-could-lose-over-a-billion-dollars-from-tax-changes-backed-by-speaker Karen Kasler /politics/2023-02-17/analysis-ohio-house-speaker-jason-stephens-legislative-agenda-rivals Jason Stephens heads a GOP majority that is split into two warring camps. But the legislative agenda he released Wednesday may spell an end to the infighting. Fri, 17 Feb 2023 09:04:00 GMT /politics/2023-02-17/analysis-ohio-house-speaker-jason-stephens-legislative-agenda-rivals Howard Wilkinson /politics/2023-02-15/ohio-house-speaker-republican-priorities-education-trans-sports Jason Stephens revealed a list of priorities that include tax changes, education spending, and controversial bills like a ban on trans athletes in girls' sports — and his GOP opponent for speaker is saying he's pleased but also disappointed. Wed, 15 Feb 2023 20:38:06 GMT /politics/2023-02-15/ohio-house-speaker-republican-priorities-education-trans-sports Karen Kasler /politics/2023-01-11/analysis-how-democrats-stopped-culture-wars-ohio-house Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo's move to deliver all 32 Ohio Democrats in the House to make Republican Jason Stephens the new House Speaker may well slow down the "culture war" fervor of the legislature's most conservative members. Wed, 11 Jan 2023 09:53:00 GMT /politics/2023-01-11/analysis-how-democrats-stopped-culture-wars-ohio-house Howard Wilkinson /politics/2023-01-03/ohio-house-new-speaker-jason-stephens Republican Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Mill) won 54-43 with the help of all 32 House Democrats who said he would be a better choice when it came to their priorities, primarily on education. Tue, 03 Jan 2023 22:14:05 GMT /politics/2023-01-03/ohio-house-new-speaker-jason-stephens Jo Ingles