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Ohio House Passes Legislation to Combat Fentanyl Crisis, Update Non-Profit Corporation Law
COLUMBUS – The Ohio House of Representatives has passed House Bill 230, legislation aimed at combating drug and human trafficking in Ohio. State Rep. D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron), the sponsor of the bill, emphasized the importance of the legislation in addressing the fentanyl crisis. Swearingen, along with State Rep. Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison), introduced the bill as a response to the alarming increase in drug overdoses, particularly fentanyl poisoning, in Ohio and across the United States.“This bill will ensure that the appropriate individuals face consequences for their...
House Committee Passes Bill to Designate Ottawa County Veterans Memorial Highway
COLUMBUS— The House Transportation Committee today passed House Bill 335, legislation to designate a portion of State Route 163 in Ottawa County as Ottawa County Veterans Memorial Highway, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron).Swearingen specifically cites the historic events that took place on September 10, 1813, during which nine vessels under the command of Commodore Oliver Perry defeated six vessels from Great Britain’s Royal Navy near Put-In-Bay on Lake Erie. Additionally, over 3,000 veterans currently call Ottawa County home."Renaming this...