Jason Stephens

It's an idea that's been discussed for decades that House Speaker Jason Stephens says is worth a closer look.

House Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) said he doesn't agree with an idea floated by some Republicans suggesting Ohio lawmakers take power from courts when it comes to the new constitutional amendment on abortion.

The factions that support Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) and those backing Rep. Derek Merrin (R-Monclova Township) couldn't agree on the appointment, showing the leadership battle is still on.

The priority agendas of Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) and Rep. Derek Merrin (R-Monclova Township) look similar, but while Merrin said he wants to partner with Stephens on some issues, there are things holding that up.

Rep. Derek Merrin (R-Monclova Township) and his supporters have a list of 10 priority areas — some are on the list released by Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill), but the top two proposals on Merrin's list aren't.

Ohio's House Bill 1, the top priority for Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) and Republican state lawmakers who support him, is estimated to have a huge impact on local governments and schools.

Jason Stephens heads a GOP majority that is split into two warring camps. But the legislative agenda he released Wednesday may spell an end to the infighting.

Jason Stephens revealed a list of priorities that include tax changes, education spending, and controversial bills like a ban on trans athletes in girls' sports — and his GOP opponent for speaker is saying he's pleased but also disappointed.

Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo's move to deliver all 32 Ohio Democrats in the House to make Republican Jason Stephens the new House Speaker may well slow down the "culture war" fervor of the legislature's most conservative members.

Republican Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Mill) won 54-43 with the help of all 32 House Democrats who said he would be a better choice when it came to their priorities, primarily on education.