State Rep. Rodney Creech
Recent News About State Rep. Rodney Creech
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Ohio legislators propose bill mandating natural grass in professional sports stadiums
State Rep. Rodney Creech (R-West Alexandria) held a press conference today in Columbus to discuss House Bill 605, a bipartisan initiative aimed at protecting professional athletes by mandating the use of natural grass fields in professional sports stadiums. State Rep. Terrance Upchurch (D-Cleveland) and Andrew Morris, Public Policy Counsel for the NFL Players Association, also participated.
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Ohio House passes historic capital budget bill
The Ohio House of Representatives passed Substitute House Bill 2 on Wednesday, approving the state's two-year construction budget for capital projects. The Capital Budget will invest significantly in local community projects, according to State Rep. Rodney Creech (R-West Alexandria).
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Bill proposed to mandate natural grass in professional sports stadiums
State Representative Rodney Creech (R-West Alexandria) has introduced a bill aimed at protecting professional athletes by mandating the use of natural grass fields in professional sports stadiums. This legislative proposal, co-sponsored by State Rep. Terrance Upchurch (D-Cleveland), specifically requires that these stadiums have fields composed of at least 90% natural grass, maintained to industry standard levels for high-performance field surfaces.
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King, Creech Introduce Legislation to Allow Voters to Protest a Candidate Despite Party Affiliation
COLUMBUS – State Reps. Angie King (R-Celina) and Rodney Creech (R-West Alexandria) today introduced legislation that will allow any voter to protest an individual’s candidacy for a political party nomination. Current law only allows for a registered voter to protest nominations under their specified party. Under this legislation, any eligible voter will be able to protest nominations, regardless of political affiliation."Transparency is key to the success of our elections," said King. “Open elections are a fundamental right of Americans, and they have the right to know...
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Creech Announces House Override of Governor DeWine's SAFE Act, Save Women's Sports Act Veto
The Ohio House of Representatives has made a significant move by voting to override Governor DeWine's veto of House Bill 68. State Rep. Rodney Creech, a Republican from West Alexandria, announced this development and expressed his support for the veto override. In a statement, Creech emphasized the importance of the SAFE Act and Save Women's Sports Act for the well-being of children and the integrity of women's sports.Creech stated, "Yesterday, I voted 'yes' to override the Governor's veto of the SAFE Act and Save Women's Sports Act. I'm proud to have stood with my...
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House Committee Passes Resolution to Urge Congress to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent
The House State and Local Government Committee has passed House Concurrent Resolution 7, a resolution that urges Congress to enact the Sunshine Uniformity Act of 2023, permanently transitioning the state to Daylight Saving Time. State Reps. Rodney Creech and Bob Peterson, sponsors of the resolution, made the announcement.According to Creech, the switch to daylight saving time would increase the hours of sunlight in the evenings year-round and could help combat some mental health issues caused by the darker winter evenings on standard time. He expressed gratitude for the...