State Rep. Jennifer Gross
Recent News About State Rep. Jennifer Gross
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Ohio House passes bill updating College Credit Plus Program
The Ohio House of Representatives has passed Senate Bill 104, which includes an amendment aimed at protecting students. State Representative Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester) announced the passage this week.
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Ohio House passes Substitute House Bill 2 with major local and statewide investments
The Ohio House of Representatives has passed Substitute House Bill 2, the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects throughout Ohio. State Representative D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) announced that the bill will allocate over $4.2 billion for capital projects, including $717 million in one-time project funding from the Strategic Community Investment Fund.
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Butler County receives $400,000 for transportation infrastructure project
Butler County has been awarded funding to support a local transportation project aimed at fostering job growth and retention, according to State Representative Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester).
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Economic development project approved for Butler County
COLUMBUS – Trew, LLC has been awarded funding to support expansion efforts in Butler County, which will result in local economic development and job creation, announced State Rep. Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester).
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Rep. Jennifer Gross named Champion by Fairfield Prevention Coalition
State Representative Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester) has been chosen by the Fairfield Prevention Coalition as the Champion for the Fairfield Community and Fairfield Youth Coalitions. The Coalition recognized Gross's commitment to improving outcomes for Ohio's youth, particularly in Fairfield City and Township.
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Butler County receives Recycle Ohio Grants from Ohio EPA
Three projects in Butler County have been awarded a Recycle Ohio Grant by the Ohio EPA. The grant is intended to be used for initiatives that promote recycling and implement litter prevention efforts, according to State Rep. Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester).
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Ohio Votes Count Act Introduced in Ohio House
COLUMBUS – House Bill 472, also known as the Ohio Votes Count Act, was recently introduced in the Ohio House, announced co-sponsor of the legislation, State Rep. Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester). The bill is sponsored by State Reps. Bernie Willis (R-Springfield) and Bob Peterson (R-Sabina).The Ohio Votes Count Act aims to increase election integrity by reforming Ohio’s voter registration system and establishing cyber security protections and standards. "Elections are a pillar of democracy and are an issue of national security," said Gross. "As elected officials, we have a...
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House Committee Begins Hearings on Conscientious Right to Refuse Act
COLUMBUS – The House Health Provider Services Committee commenced hearings on House Bill 319, the Conscientious Right to Refuse Act, as announced by State Rep. Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester) on Apr 11, 2024. Gross, along with joint sponsor State Rep. Scott Wiggam (R-Wayne County), provided sponsor testimony before the committee.Gross emphasized the importance of protecting religious freedoms, stating, "It is our duty as State Representatives to protect the constitutionally established religious freedoms of our constituents and to ensure they can freely live their lives...
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Gross Highlights Nationwide Prayer Movement
State Rep. Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester) has highlighted the nationwide prayer movement initiated by the #DontMessWithOurKids movement. The movement recently issued a “Call to the Capitols,” urging people to gather and pray at every state capitol on April 13, 2024.The #DontMessWithOurKids movement focuses on advocating for children’s medical care, the right to worship, and the freedom of speech. Gross expressed her dedication to this cause, stating, "I am committed to standing up for parent's and children's rights so that we may all continue to live in a free Ohio and...
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Butler County Economic Development Project Awarded Grant Funding
NorthPoint Development and the City of Fairfield have announced plans to develop the Fairfield Trade Center, a project that will directly support various industries, including manufacturing, automotive, logistics, distribution, and e-commerce, as revealed by State Rep. Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester).The project, which aims to transform approximately 77 acres of previously unusable land into Class A industrial space, has secured a $1 million JobsOhio OSIP Grant for its development. State Rep. Jennifer Gross expressed her optimism about the initiative, stating, "This...
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Economic Development Project Approved in Butler County
COLUMBUS – Resilience US, Inc., located in West Chester Township, has been granted tax credit funding by the Ohio Tax Credit Authority (TCA) for a renovation project that will contribute to local economic development and job creation. State Rep. Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester) made the announcement, stating that the funding will result in the creation of 274 full-time positions and generate $18.7 million in new annual payroll, while also retaining $27.2 million in existing payroll.“I am very pleased to continue to see intentional investments into Butler County,” said...
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Gross Responds to Governor DeWine's Veto of House Bill 68
State Representative Jennifer Gross expressed her disappointment with Governor DeWine's veto of House Bill 68, the SAFE Act and Save Women's Sports Act. In a statement, Gross stated, "I am extremely disappointed in the Governor's decision to veto House Bill 68—a bill that protects Ohio's children and female student athletes." She further expressed her commitment to working with her colleagues to override the Governor's veto and to stand up for what is best for all Ohioans.House Bill 68 aimed to protect the rights of Ohio's children and promote fairness in women's sports....
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Wiggam, Swearingen Introduce Legislation to Require Employer Use of E-Verify Program
Ohio lawmakers, Representative Scott Wiggam and Representative Dick Swearingen, have introduced a new bill that would require employers in the state to use the E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is designed to confirm the employment eligibility of potential employees by checking federal records, allowing for a quick and efficient verification process.Wiggam emphasized the importance of implementing the E-Verify program, stating, "Once implemented, the E-Verify program will help protect Ohio's workforce against job loss and lower wages by making it harder for human...
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Deceptive Ohio Issue 1 Misled the Public But Doesn't Repeal Our Laws
Ohio Legislators Plan to Address Issue 1 in the Wake of Deceptive CampaignOhio legislators are gearing up to introduce a series of bills in response to the controversial Issue 1, which recently garnered attention for its misleading campaign tactics. The initiative, which was heavily funded by foreign billionaires, has raised concerns among lawmakers about foreign interference in Ohio's legislative process."Foreign billionaires don't get to make Ohio laws," declared Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester), highlighting the significant financial contributions from billionaires...
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Gross Responds to Issue One Passage
State Representative Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester) has issued a strong statement in response to the passage of Issue One in Ohio. In her statement, Gross expressed her concerns about the ease with which Ohio's constitution can be amended, stating, "Ohio was targeted because our constitution is too easy to amend."Gross also criticized the tactics used by proponents of Issue One, claiming that $40 million was spent on rhetoric designed to confuse voters. She argued that the proponents won by using fallacies intended to induce false shame for protecting life. Gross...
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Gross Recognizes Legislation to Combat Drug and Human Trafficking
The House Homeland Security Committee is taking action to address the drug and human trafficking crises in Ohio through House Bill 230, according to State Rep. Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester). The legislation aims to combat the staggering increase in drug overdoses, particularly fentanyl poisoning, in Ohio and across the United States.During a recent committee meeting, Mark Murphy, a constituent of Gross and resident of Butler County, provided compelling testimony in support of the bill. Murphy emphasized the importance of passing the legislation not just for his sake,...
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Ohio House Passes Legislation to Address Property Tax Increases
The Ohio House of Representatives has passed House Bill 187, also known as the Ohio Homeowners Relief Act, in an effort to address the issue of rising property taxes in the state. State Rep. Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester) announced the passage of the bill, which aims to help Ohioans remain in their homes by modifying the procedures used to conduct property tax sales assessment ratio studies.According to Rep. Gross, the legislation is critical in protecting the residents of the 45th House District from the burden of increasing property taxes. She believes that this bill...