COLUMBUS — Kratom sellers and manufacturers may face stricter regulations on the products they can produce or sell if Senate Bill 299 passes — a move that is supported by local healthcare providers. The bill, which some lawmakers are calling the Kratom Consumer Protection Act, was introduced in the Ohio Senate by Senator Louis W. Blessing, […]
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Romanchuk’s ‘Law Enforcement Purple Heart’ license plate approved by Senate
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Senate has approved Senate Bill 229, sponsored by State Senator Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario), which creates the Law Enforcement Purple Heart license plate. The bill now goes to the Ohio House for consideration. “It is my honor to recognize those who courageously protect and serve our communities,” Romanchuk said. “This bill acknowledges the sacrifice and […]
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News Man Weekly: Sen. Mark Romanchuk talks state budget and more
MANSFIELD — The 43rd episode of the News Man Weekly podcast has dropped. In this episode host and Richland Source Deputy Managing Editor Carl Hunnell is joined by State Sen. Mark Romanchuk for a timely and wide-ranging conversation about issues impacting residents across the area. Romanchuk, a Republican from Ontario, answers questions on Ohio’s state […]
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State awards $600,000 to Plymouth Fire Department for new firehouse
State Senator Mark Romanchuk (R) announced Monday the Plymouth Fire Department has been awarded $600,000 to help fund a new fire station.