Youngstown Times

Ohio lawmakers introduce bill aimed at strengthening self-defense protections

By K. T. Blue | Oct 8, 2025

State Representatives Beth Lear and Monica Robb Blasdel have introduced House Bill 498, known as the Ohio Self Defense Act, in the Ohio House of Representatives.

Ohio House passes two bills targeting property tax increases

By K. T. Blue | Oct 8, 2025

State Representative Monica Robb Blasdel (R-New Waterford) has supported two bills, House Bill 129 and House Bill 309, aimed at addressing the recent increase in property tax burdens for Ohio residents.