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GOOD NEWS: Powell Announces Legislation Protecting Elections, Places of Worship Signed into Law

September 19, 2020/0 Comments/in Community, Legislative Update, News/by Jena Powell

Powell Announces Legislation Protecting Elections, Places of Worship Signed into Law

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Jena Powell (R-Arcanum) announced that legislation protecting in-person voting and places of worship was signed into law this week.

“Protecting in-person voting and keeping our churches open is a top priority for me,” said Powell. “I’m thrilled this legislation will now become law.”

House Bill 272 prohibits public officials and government bureaucrats from ordering the closure of all places of worship. The bill also ensures that no public official can change the time, place or manner of conducting an election, ensuring that an incident like the March 2020 primary will not happen again.

“This is another big win for Ohioans,” added Powell. “There is still more work to be done, but this law is a step in the right direction of restoring the balance of power in Ohio.”

H.B. 272 was originally introduced to extend Ohio’s court jurisdiction to allow Ohioans to hold out-of-state individuals or companies accountable for the damage of harm they cause to Ohioans. The bill was amended on the Senate floor to include the elections and places of worship provisions.

Powell voted in favor of the legislation earlier this month.

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Powell Announces ‘Good Samaritan Expansion Bill’ Signed into Law

September 15, 2020/0 Comments/in Community, Legislative Update, News/by Jena Powell

Powell Announces ‘Good Samaritan Expansion Bill’ Signed into Law

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Jena Powell (R-Arcanum) today announced that legislation
protecting healthcare providers, first responders, schools, small businesses and others
from frivolous lawsuits stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic was signed into law.
“This is great news for Ohioans,” said Powell. “Our small businesses and workers have
suffered enough, and this legislation gives Ohioans the comfort of knowing they will not be
sued for simply doing their jobs.”
House Bill 606, also known as the Good Samaritan Expansion Bill, grants immunity to
healthcare providers, schools, local governments, businesses and others from lawsuits
stemming from the pandemic, unless those individuals or entities are reckless or engage in
intentional misconduct. The legislation received extensive support from a wide range of
trade associations, including the state’s largest associations representing large and small
businesses, agriculture, public schools, local governments, hospitals and healthcare
providers.
The bill is intended to provide peace of mind that Ohio’s healthcare workers, hospitals,
schools, businesses and others are protected from unnecessary and costly lawsuits.
“My job is not done until every Ohioan can live in freedom,” added Powell. “It’s crucial we
continue working on good policy to protect families, businesses, churches, non-profits, etc.
and ensure that the balance of power is retained here in Ohio.”
The bill applies to acts, omissions, conduct, decisions, or compliance from the date of the
Governor’s Executive Order, 2020-01D, issued on March 9, 2020, declaring a state of
emergency due to COVID-19, through September 30, 2021.

Powell voted in favor of the legislation earlier this month.

 

State Representative Jena Powell is currently serving her first term as a state representative.
She represents the 80 th Ohio House District, which encompasses Miami County and a portion of Darke County.

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MEDIA: “Young Ohio assemblywoman: ‘God uses my voice to fight for truth and justice'”

September 3, 2020/0 Comments/in Community, News, Personal/by Jena Powell

 

Young Ohio assemblywoman:

‘God uses my voice to fight for truth and justice’

Jena Powell was 24 years old when she was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives in 2018.

A native of the Buckeye state, Powell told The Christian Post that she previously wanted to pursue business until God changed her plans.

“From a young age, my passion was business. But sometimes God alters our path and leads us somewhere different. For me, that was politics at the age of 24,” Powell said.

During her first term in the Ohio House of Representatives, Powell led many landmark legislative initiatives. In 2019, she sponsored a resolution to declare pornography a public health crisis and cosponsored the Ohio heartbeat bill, which prohibits elective abortion procedures if a heartbeat is detected in an unborn baby. According to the American Pregnancy Association, a heartbeat is often detectable starting between 5 ½ weeks and 6 ½ weeks. Heartbeat bills have been seen by both sides of the political aisle as an impending threat to Roe v. Wade.

The young lawmaker said that as a Christian woman in elected office, she has the opportunity to use her voice to fight for justice as an example to other women who might desire political influence:

“As people, we’re looking for more than a job — we’re looking for a calling … something that is bigger than ourselves. As Christians, that calling is crucial because this calling is from God and it is His way of manifesting His truth through us. At a young age, I knew I was supposed to do something; I just wasn’t sure what that was until God brought me into the political realm. As a female in politics, God uses my voice to fight for truth and justice, and while justice is not relative to the voice fighting for it, my voice as a female will hopefully inspire other women to join the fight. The world is hurting, and I get the honor to speak the truth, working to help others day in and day out.”

Powell represents all areas of policy and acknowledged that good policy can influence the livelihood of people who are hurting.

“I ran for office because I care about truth and justice in the public square. I enjoy working on business and tax policy, but also fight vehemently for unborn babies, families and religious freedom. My heart breaks for the difficult situations people are in, and while government can’t fix everything, government can implement good policy which alleviates so much unnecessary pain.”

Christian women are making waves throughout America’s policy venues, and they are encouraging other young women to get on board.

After speaking at the Freedom Summit, organized by the Falkirk Center for Faith and Liberty, Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., referenced young women of faith who are considering politics and pointed them to Scripture: “For young women who are looking to go into politics, remember that God uses nontraditional leaders many times to lead His nations. Look at Esther and Deborah and so many others. Focus on them.”

Shannon Stovall, a former congressional staffer, told CP that her area of work is a means of loving her neighbor.

“Good policy is a great way to love your neighbor,” she said. “Advocating for the unborn is a great way to love your neighbor. I think those things, whether you’re a woman or a man, are noble causes to fight for.”

Stovall now works for a conservative advocacy group in Washington, D.C.

In each interview, these women told CP that their role is not about being a woman in politics, but rather a Christian fulfilling God’s calling in their lives.

As written in the Christian Post, By John Wesley Reid, Contributor:

https://www.christianpost.com/news/young-ohio-assemblywoman-god-uses-my-voice-to-fight-for-truth-and-justice.html

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Great News for Ohio!

September 3, 2020/2 Comments/in Community, Legislative Update, News/by Jena Powell

Yesterday, the Ohio House passed two incredible bills. One, HB 606, provides COVID-19 litigation reform (policy point 4). The second, HB 272, ensures that government bureaucrats are not allowed to close places of worship, and also ensures in-person voting this November (policy point 7).

This is great news for Ohioans! We are not done yet – the House and Senate must still override the Governor’s veto of SB 55, which will allow the Governor only 30 days of emergency order without approval from the Legislature. My job is not done until every Ohioan can live in freedom. It’s crucial we continue working on good policy to protect families, businesses, churches, non-profits, etc. and ensure that the balance of power is retained here in Ohio.

 

What does HB 606 mean for your business, church, school?

Protection from liability if someone tests positive for COVID-19 after going to your business, church, or school
Ability to open your business, church, school without worry that you will be sued because someone contacted COVID-19

 

What does HB 272 mean for you?

Elections must proceed as prescribed in the Ohio Revised Code
No public official can shut down Ohio churches with an order

What does HB 606 mean for your business, church, school?

Protection from liability if someone tests positive for COVID-19 after going to your business, church, or school
Ability to open your business, church, school without worry that you will be sued because someone contacted COVID-19

What does HB 272 mean for you?

Elections must proceed as prescribed in the Ohio Revised Code
No public official can shut down Ohio churches with an order

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Open Letter To Speaker Bob Cupp and Governor Mike DeWine

August 20, 2020/0 Comments/in Community, Community Events, News/by Jena Powell

Dear Governor DeWine and Speaker Cupp,

For the past 164 days, our community has been under a declared state of emergency. At the beginning of this pandemic, we did not have the data we now have. We now have a clearer picture of what is going on. We know, according to the data we now have from the CDC, that only 1% of Americans have contracted COVID-19 and only 0.04% of Americans have died from COVID-19 (as of the week of July 10-15).

There are many secondary effects occurring in our state as a result, which include business closures, domestic abuse, child abuse, substance abuse, and numerous other issues.

Today, I would like to specifically discuss the suicide and drug overdoses happening in Ohio’s 80th House District. My community is hurting in many ways, and the heavy hand of government is harming individuals and businesses across our state.  When it comes to opioids, we have seen a 178% increase in drug overdose calls to the Troy Fire Department. The House, Senate, and Administration have worked hard combating the opioid epidemic over the past five years, but now we are unfortunately seeing a rise. We are also seeing a rise in suicide in our community. Troy has experienced a 267% increase in suicide calls this year. According to a recent CDC survey, 24.7% of 18-24 year olds and 19.5% of 25-44 year olds started or increased substance use to cope with pandemic-related stress or emotions. The same survey, taken at the end of June, found that 25.5% of 18-24 year olds and 16.0% of 25-44 year olds had seriously considered suicide in the past 30 days.

Again, I’d like to reiterate. According to the CDC, as of July 10-15, only 1% of Americans had contacted COVID-19 and only 0.04% of Americans have died from COVID-19.

Speaker Cupp, my request is that we go back in session and address the seven policy points I laid out last week.

Governor DeWine, my request is for you to remove the COVID-19 regulations that are on our state, and get Ohio working, educating, and living again.

Ohioans elected me to represent them in the legislature, and I will work diligently for every student to be back in school, every business to be open, and all of our rights to be protected.

Sincerely,

Jena Powell, State Representative for Ohio’s 80th House District

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‘Community Conversation’ event on Covid-19 Data with Special Guest, Troy Fire Chief Matthew Simmons

August 19, 2020/0 Comments/in Community, Community Events, News, Personal/by Jena Powell

 

 

ARCANUM — State Rep. Jena Powell (R-Arcanum) will be hosting a community conversation event with Troy Fire Chief Matthew Simmons to discuss COVID-19 numbers and statistics. The event will be held via Facebook Live on Wednesday, August 12 at noon. “I look forward to discussing COVID-19 with a well-respected leader in our community,” said Powell. “This community conversation will bring to light important statistics, including drug overdoses, successful treatments, studies on asymptomatic spread, and more.”

Chief Simmons has served the city of Troy in fire service for 20 years. He has pioneered multiple community outreach programs, including a heroin task force in conjunction with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office to combat the increasing epidemic. Chief Simmons is also a Navy veteran and holds certifications as a Firefighter, Paramedic, Fire Safety Inspector, and Fire and Explosive Investigator.

Rep. Jena Powell is currently serving her first term as a state representative. She represents the 80th Ohio House District, which encompasses Miami County and a portion of Darke County.

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Open Letter To Governor Mike DeWine and Speaker Bob Cupp

August 11, 2020/0 Comments/in Community, Community Events, Legislative Update, News/by Jena Powell

August 11, 2020

Dear Governor DeWine and Speaker Cupp,

Ohioans need to have complete confidence that the leadership of Ohio is putting the needs of Ohioans first during this time of economic and health crises. Today, I am firmly and respectfully calling for the Ohio House to meet and act upon the following legislative priorities:

1. Remove the Statewide mask mandate

2. Remove stifling COVID-19 regulations on small businesses

3. Take pandemic powers out of the hands of bureaucrats

4. Pass COVID-19 litigation reform for private businesses and schools

5. Override the veto of Senate Bill 55

6. Fully and safely re-open schools this fall

7. Protect in-person voting in the November election

I also call upon the Governor to remember his duty to the Constitution of the State of Ohio, and to the citizens of our great state. Stifling COVID-19 regulations on Ohio individuals, small businesses, and schools must be removed immediately so that our communities can make their own responsible decisions during this pandemic. Ohioans elected me to fight for them, and I will not stop fighting until every student is back safely in school, every business is open, and all of our rights are protected.

Sincerely,

Jena Powell

State Representative

Ohio’s 80th House District

 

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Powell announces ‘Community Conversation’ event on Covid-19 Data with Special Guest, Troy Fire Chief Matthew Simmons

August 7, 2020/0 Comments/in Community, Community Events, Legislative Update, News/by Jena Powell

ARCANUM — State Rep. Jena Powell (R-Arcanum) on Tuesday announced she will be hosting a community conversation event with Troy Fire Chief Matthew Simmons to discuss COVID-19 numbers and statistics. The event will be held via Facebook Live on Wednesday, August 12 at noon.

“I look forward to discussing COVID-19 with a well-respected leader in our community,” said Powell. “This community conversation will bring to light important statistics, including drug overdoses, successful treatments, studies on asymptomatic spread, and more.”

Chief Simmons has served the city of Troy in fire service for 20 years. He has pioneered multiple community outreach programs, including a heroin task force in conjunction with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office to combat the increasing epidemic. Chief Simmons is also a Navy veteran and holds certifications as a Firefighter, Paramedic, Fire Safety Inspector, and Fire and Explosive Investigator.

To participate in the community conversation, please visit Rep. Powell’s Facebook page. If you have any questions about the event or how to access the Facebook page, please email Rep80@ohiohouse.gov

Rep. Jena Powell is currently serving her first term as a state representative. She represents the 80th Ohio House District, which encompasses Miami County and a portion of Darke County.

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Op-Ed: Supporting Ohio Manufacturers And American Jobs With President Trump

August 5, 2020/1 Comment/in Community, Legislative Update, News/by Jena Powell

 

President Trump’s actions show that meaningful workforce development in Ohio and across America is possible, even during the midst of our current economic crisis due to COVID-19. Despite the challenges Ohioans and Americans are facing in this time, President Trump’s continued support of American jobs is producing great results.

Thursday, President Trump will visit a Whirlpool Corporation manufacturing plant in Clyde, Ohio. This will be the President’s sixteenth trip to Ohio, and the President will discuss his Administration’s successful efforts to revive and support our nation’s resurgent manufacturing industry.

Here in Ohio, we are very proud of all of our businesses, including our manufacturers. The Whirlpool facility in Clyde employs over 3,000 individuals, and has around 10,000 employees across Ohio. The Clyde Whirlpool facility is also the largest washer manufacturing plant in the world.

In 2018, President Trump decided to provide targeted relief to U.S. manufacturers negatively affected by surging imports of washing machines and solar products. This particular move allowed Whirlpool to hire 200 additional full-time workers at the Clyde location, and Whirlpool applauded the Administration’s efforts as “a victory for American workers and consumers alike.”

As President Trump renews our focus on American-made products, we know the huge benefit that Ohio manufacturing companies provide to our communities. At the state level, I look forward to continuing to push legislation that supports American workers and creates jobs right here in our great state of Ohio.

Welcome to Ohio, President Trump. We are thrilled to have you here moving forward on workforce development during this crucial time.

State Rep. Jena Powell (R-Arcanum) is currently serving her first term as a state representative. She represents the 80th Ohio House District, which encompasses Miami County and a portion of Darke County. Powell serves as Vice Chair to the Economic and Workforce Development and has introduced legislation regarding license reciprocity, apprenticeship programs, crowdfunding and other workforce bills. 

*original Op-Ed released here: http://www.ohiohouse.gov/jena-powell/press/op-ed-supporting-ohio-manufacturers-and-american-jobs-with-president-trump

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Rep. Powell Statement On Forge Leadership Network Scholarships

July 2, 2020/0 Comments/in Community, Community Events, News, Personal/by Jena Powell

COLUMBUS – Representative Jena Powell (R-Arcanum) is offering students in District 80 scholarships to attend the Forge Leadership Summit. Rep. Powell is offering 75% scholarships to individuals in the district who are accepted into the Leadership Summit hosted by Forge Leadership Network, taking place July 21-25, 2020.

The Forge Leadership Summit is a five-day intensive filled with dynamic trainings, professional development, and renowned speakers. Accepted students represent talented conservative students and young professionals, ages 18-25, wanting to engage in politics, culture, and business.

Rep. Powell says, “This is a great opportunity for young, aspiring leaders in the 80th district to come and receive top-notch training and mentoring. Especially in today’s world, good leadership is crucial, and leaders of all ages in all sectors of the market are needed.”

For those who are interested in applying, www.ForgeLeadership.org/Apply has online applications. You must be between the ages of 18 and 25 to apply. Mention Rep. Powell’s office in the “How did you hear about Forge?” field to ensure your scholarship is applied.

As always, if you have state government concerns you can give our office a call at 614-466-8114 or email Rep80@ohiohouse.gov.

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