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New Democratic House Leader Has Strong Ties To Statehouse

By • Jan 29, 2019
Rep. Emilia Sykes (D-Akron) is the Ohio House Democrats' first new leader in five years.
Dan Konik / Ohio Public Radio

The election of a third Ohio House Speaker in less than a year caused a shakeup among the minority party, as well. A three-term representative from Akron with a family history in politics has been picked to lead the Democratic caucus.

Democratic Shakeup: Fred Strahorn Resigns As House Minority Leader

By • Jan 14, 2019
House Speaker Larry Householder and Minority Leader Fred Strahorn at the Ohio Speaker Dias after Householder was elected Speaker of the House.
Andy Chow / Ohio Public Radio

Following the election of state Rep. Larry Householder (R-Glenford) as Ohio House Speaker, the head of Ohio House Democrats says he’s stepping down as minority leader.

Householder's Comeback

By & Mike Thompson • Jan 10, 2019
Ohio House

In this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss the rise and fall and rise of state Rep. Larry Householder, the newly elected Ohio House Speaker. Veteran political reporter Joe Hallett joins the show.

From Speaker To Scandal To Speaker Again: Larry Householder Returns

By • Jan 9, 2019
Ohio House

Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder was just elected this week, but he isn't new to the position. His first stint ended 15 years ago amid a finance scandal and FBI investigation.

More Changes Could Be Coming In Ohio House Leadership

By • Jan 9, 2019
House Speaker Larry Householder and Minority Leader Fred Strahorn at the Ohio Speaker Dias after Householder was elected Speaker of the House.
Andy Chow / Ohio Public Radio

Larry Householder's election to Speaker of the Ohio House ended a months-long battle, and returned him to the role 14 years after he first held it. The vote also marked the beginning of some new work and maybe more changes in the legislature.

Amid Harassment Allegation, Householder Promises Reform In Ohio House

By & Karen Kasler & Andy Chow & Dan Konik • Jan 8, 2019
House Speaker Larry Householder and Minority Leader Fred Strahorn at the Ohio Speaker Dias after Householder was elected Speaker of the House.
Andy Chow / Ohio Public Radio

In an unprecedented vote, the Ohio House has elected a new speaker, rejecting the Republican who had been serving in that position since June, when the previous speaker resigned.

Larry Householder Ousts Ryan Smith As Ohio House Speaker

By & • Jan 7, 2019
Ohio House

State Rep. Larry Householder (R-Glenford) has been elected to serve as Ohio House Speaker, defeating incumbent Speaker Ryan Smith (R-Bidwell) after months of behind-the-scenes maneuvering. Householder previously served in the role from 2001-2004.

Who's Running The House?

By & • Jan 3, 2019
Rep. Ryan Smith (R-Bidwell, left) and Rep. Larry Householder (R-Glenford)
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In this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss the ongoing contest for who will be the next Speaker in the Ohio House. Political reporter for Cleveland.com Jeremy Pelzer joins the show.

The Year In Scandal: Ohio Statehouse Plagued By Controversies In 2018

By • Dec 28, 2018
Former Ohio House Speaker Cliff Rosenberger
Ohio House

In between campaigning and legislating, state lawmakers also found themselves in the middle of some high profile drama and scandal in 2018, including a leadership fight that continued through the end of the year.

In Disputed Vote, Republicans Choose Ryan Smith As Ohio House Speaker

By • Dec 27, 2018
Ohio House

After a contentious leadership battle, the Ohio House Republicans have held a vote to re-elect state Rep. Ryan Smith (R-Bidwell) as House Speaker for the 133rd General Assembly. But the merits of the vote have been called into question.

Ohio House Could Vote Thursday To End Speaker Battle

By • Dec 26, 2018
Ohio House Speaker Ryan Smith (R-Bidwell, left) and Rep. Larry Householder (R-Glenford) are set for a second battle to be the next speaker of the Ohio House.
Ohio House

When the Ohio House comes back Thursday to possibly vote on overriding Gov. John Kasich's vetoes, Republicans may also take their long-awaited informal vote for speaker.

However, the current dean of the GOP caucus says there won't be a vote until he calls it.

Ohio House Considers New Tactics To Break Speaker Impasse

By • Dec 21, 2018
Ohio House

State lawmakers are coming back to work after Christmas to consider overriding at least one veto – if not more – from Gov. John Kasich. At the same time, Republicans are being pushed to hold a long-awaited vote for Speaker to lead the House next year.

Democrats Weighing Options In Ohio House Speaker Battle

By • Dec 18, 2018
Ohio Statehouse Legislative Chamber
Bob Hall / Flickr

The behind-the-scenes battle over who will lead the Republican-dominated Ohio House next year isn’t just between supporters of current Speaker Ryan Smith and former speaker Larry Householder.

With New Speaker, Ohio House Takes Another Break

By • Jun 11, 2018
Rep. Smith speaks during Ohio House session on April 11, 2018.
Ohio House

When newly-elected Speaker Ryan Smith talked to reporters after the House’s voting session on June 8, he was all smiles.

Ohio House Leadership Battle Ends, For Now

By & • Jun 7, 2018
Ohio House

In this week's Snollygoster, Ohio's political podcast from WOSU Public Media, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss how the Ohio House finally quieted the storm over the next speaker. The calm should last, oh, about six months.

Meanwhile, qualifying patients hoping for some green relief likely won't be getting medical marijuana by the state's September deadline.

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