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Ohio's Property Tax Crisis: Why Your Bill Keeps Rising - Message From the House Ep. 9 Jun 05, 2025

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Ohio has one of the most complex property tax systems in the country — but why? In this episode of Message from the House, Representatives David Thomas and Bill Roemer break down the history, structure, and challenges behind Ohio’s property taxes. From skyrocketing property valuations post-COVID to the impact of the 20-mill floor and local levy approvals, they explore how these issues are affecting taxpayers and what reforms are on the table.

🎙 Topics Covered:

Why property taxes are increasing across Ohio
What House Bill 920 and the 20-mill floor mean for you
The role of levies
Why consolidation of local services could be necessary
Legislative solutions being proposed right now

📌 Don’t miss this deep dive into a critical issue impacting nearly every Ohioan.

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Zoning, Growth & Affordable Homes With Rep. Brian Lorenz | Message From the House Ep. 8 May 29, 2025

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In this episode of Message From the House, we sit down with Representative Brian Lorenz to discuss one of the most urgent issues facing Ohio and the nation: housing.

With over 30 years of experience in city and regional planning, Rep. Lorenz breaks down the state's approach to housing shortages, smart development, and the need for affordable and workforce housing. He explains:

-Why zoning reform and comprehensive plans matter

-How the Ohio Housing Finance Agency helps families become homeowners

-Why infrastructure planning is key to sustainable growth

-How his personal passion for community wellness drives his legislative priorities

Plus, get insights into upcoming bills on mental health, fitness, and how Ohio aims to cut regulatory red tape.

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Why Ohio’s Youth Must Get to Work | Message From the House Ep. 7 May 22, 2025

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In this episode of Message from the House, Representative Nick Santucci speaks about one of Ohio’s most pressing issues—workforce development. From his own first job laying bricks with his grandfather to leading initiatives in the legislature, Rep. Santucci shares how early work experiences build lifelong skills and why too many young Ohioans are missing out.

We dive into major bills like House Bill 119 (The Grad Act) and House Bill 98 (Community Connectors)—proposals aimed at getting students real-world work experience through partnerships with local businesses. Plus, hear about the economic power of vocational training, the importance of beautification and tourism for growth, and how cultural shifts are influencing Ohio’s workforce.

📌 Topics Covered:

The value of early employment and transferable skills

Legislative solutions to increase youth workforce participation

Why vocational careers are more lucrative than many think

A vision for a more competitive and attractive Ohio

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Congressional Term Limits? Gov. Ron DeSantis Joins Ohio Leaders | Message From the House Ep. 6 May 15, 2025

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In this episode of Message From The House, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis joins Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman and Representative Heidi Workman to discuss one of the most debated reforms in American politics: Congressional term limits.

Topics covered include:

Why Gov. DeSantis believes term limits are necessary

The push for an Article V Convention of States

Details of House Joint Resolution 3 in Ohio

How this could reshape Washington, D.C.

📣 Whether you're Republican or Democrat this episode breaks down why more than 80% of Americans support term limits—and what it would take to make them a reality.

📍 Featuring: Gov. Ron DeSantis (Florida)

Speaker Matt Huffman (Ohio House)

Rep. Heidi Workman (Sponsor of HJR 3)

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Message From the House Ep. 5 - Inside Ohio’s Fight for Energy Security May 08, 2025

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Rolling blackouts. Factory shutdowns. Exploding energy costs. Ohio is at a tipping point — and House Bill 15 could be the solution.

In this episode of Message From the House, Rep. Adam Holmes and Rep. Roy Klopfenstein join us to break down the urgent energy crisis facing Ohio. We talk about why base load generation (yes, coal, gas, and nuclear) still matters, how factories are being paid to shut down, and what it really means when your lights go out.

Whether you're worried about high energy bills, national security, or economic growth — this episode connects the dots between policy and power.

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Message From the House Ep. 4 - Veterans & Traveling Legislative Committee Across Ohio May 01, 2025

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Message From the House Ep. 4: Veterans & Traveling Legislative Committees Across Ohio

Join us as we explore how the Ohio House Veteran and Military Development legislative committee are bringing government closer to the people—especially our veterans—by taking the committee on the road. From town halls to public hearings, these mobile sessions aim to hear directly from local communities and tackle the unique challenges facing veterans and military installations across the state.

We sit down with the Chair of the Veteran and Military Development Committee— Rep. Tracy Richardson—to discuss the impact of these sessions, the stories being shared, and what’s being done to improve veteran services, Ohio’s military preparedness, and the future of the military in Ohio. Whether you’re a policymaker, veteran, or engaged citizen, this episode offers a powerful look at how legislator

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Message From the House Ep. 3 - Strengthening Ohio's education system Apr 23, 2025

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Ohio’s future starts in the classroom. In this video, we dive into targeted legislation to reshape Ohio’s education system for the better. From increased funding and teacher support to curriculum and testing updates, we explore the policies that could make a lasting impact on students, families, and communities across the state with the House Education Chair Sarah Fowler Arthur and former superintendent, State Representative Adam Bird.

Topics Covered:

Current challenges in Ohio's K-12 education system
Legislative proposals to increase funding and resources
Improving access to early childhood education
Addressing achievement gaps

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Message From the House Ep. 2 - NASA, Aliens, and Drones Apr 16, 2025

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Message from the House | Is NASA Moving to Ohio? Drones & Alien Encounters

In this episode of Message from the House, we're diving deep with State Representatives Bernie Willis and Ty Mathews into the latest headlines that have everyone talking:

NASA’s potential move to Ohio — What’s really going on in the Buckeye State?

Mysterious drone sightings — Who’s flying them, why are they showing up in restricted airspace, and what are we doing about it?

Aliens... confirmed? — Are we finally getting closer to the truth?

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Message From the House Ep. 1 - Ohio Operating Budget Apr 10, 2025

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Speaker Matt Huffman and House Finance Committee Chair Brian Stewart discuss the passing of the Ohio Operating Budget, why it is important, what the legislation accomplishes and what the process is for the legislation now that it is passed through the Ohio House.

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