State Rep. Jim Thomas
Recent News About State Rep. Jim Thomas
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Stark County Representatives Champion Strategic Community Investment Fund
The Ohio House of Representatives has approved the $350 million Strategic Community Investment Fund, known as Substitute House Bill 2. This fund, which includes funding for statewide, regional, and local projects, is set to bring about significant benefits for Stark County and the surrounding region. State Representatives Scott Oelslager and Jim Thomas have been instrumental in championing this fund.One of the key areas that will benefit from this fund is tourism. Representative Oelslager highlighted the importance of the tourism industry, stating, "Both the tourism and...
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Ohio House Overrides Governor's Veto
In a significant move, the Ohio House has successfully overridden Governor DeWine's veto of House Bill 68, the SAFE Act and Save Women's Sports Act. State Representative Jim Thomas (R-Jackson Twp.) expressed his support for the decision, emphasizing the importance of upholding the integrity of women's sports and protecting the youth from making irreversible medical decisions regarding gender.Representative Thomas stated, "Overriding the governor's veto upholds the integrity of women's sports and protects our youth from undergoing permanent medical decisions concerning...
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Ohio House Passes Legislation Honoring Specialist Dennis Alan Combs
The Ohio House of Representatives has passed a legislation to honor Specialist Dennis Alan Combs by designating a portion of U.S. Route 62 as the "Specialist Dennis Alan Combs Memorial Highway." The bill, known as House Bill 202, was announced by State Rep. Jim Thomas, who sponsored the legislation.Specialist Dennis Alan Combs, a Canton native, served as a medical specialist with the 44th Medical Brigade, 128th Medical Company. Tragically, he was fatally wounded on June 16, 1967, while serving in Vietnam. The memorial highway will serve as a permanent tribute to his...