‘Occupational Licensing Reciprocity Reform‘ is a huge step in the right direction for our state. Signaling to the nation that Ohio is open for business. ⬇️Read more below: https://www.mahoningmatters.com/regional-news/ohio-bills-seek-universal-occupational-license-reciprocity-1970009
For Immediate Release December 23, 2019 State Representative Jena Powell Files Petitions for Reelection TROY – State Representative Jena Powell announced she filed petitions to run for reelection as Ohio State Representative for the 80th District. The 80th District encompasses all of Miami County and southern Darke County. Representative Powell is currently in her […]
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! What a wonderful time to celebrate the birth of our Savior! We have so much to be thankful for. Since getting sworn in on January 7th, I’ve been able to meet with so many of you either at the Statehouse for tours, meetings or in the district for coffee […]
GREAT NEWS: ‘The Small Business Crowdfunding Act‘ Passed the House on Wednesday. As a business owner and entrepreneur myself, I know the challenges that business owners in our state face. Inadequate funding is one of the top reasons businesses fail. As a state, we need to remove excessive regulations and allow small business to thrive. […]
Last week Rep. George Lang (R) and Rep. Jena Powell (R) had the pleasure of unveiling legislation to allow reciprocity in Ohio for out-of-state license holders. This year, Arizona became the first state to broadly recognize out-of-state licenses. Ohio can become the second state in the nation to do so with this legislation. Part of solving […]
Rep. Powell Sponsor Testimony: Cosmetology Reform Act Below is sponsor testimony given to the House State and Local Government Committee Chairman Wiggam, Vice Chair Stephens, Ranking Member Kelly, and members of the House State and Local Government Committee, thank you for the opportunity to present sponsor testimony on HB 399. The Cosmetology Reform Act will […]
Ohio House Passes the “Tax Code Streamlining and Correction Act” COLUMBUS— State Representatives Jena Powell (R-Arcanum) and Derek Merrin (R-Monclova Township) today announced the Ohio House passage of House Bill 197, “Tax Code Streamlining and Corrections Act”; HB 197 makes over 100 changes to update the laws governing taxation. The legislation makes our tax code […]
Rep. Jena Powell will again be sending a constituent liaison from her Columbus office to be in-district this upcoming Monday, September 9th. No appointments are necessary – individuals and families can feel free to show up and talk to the liaison about any government questions or concerns you may have. “I know government can be […]
Monthly In-District Office Hours COLUMBUS – Rep. Jena Powell (R-Arcanum) will again be sending a constituent liaison from her Columbus office to be in-district this upcoming Monday, September 9th. No appointments are necessary – individuals and families can feel free to show up and talk to the liaison about any government questions or concerns you […]
In our community, we know that Ohio is a wonderful place to live. As our Columbus office says when you call in, “It’s a great day to live in Ohio!” While we love living in Ohio, there are things we can do to make Ohio a more attractive place to live and work. Right now, […]