Morgan Trau

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The attorney for former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder said that his team is using the convicted felon's power — and his connections to President-elect Donald Trump — to get out of prison.

A new interim head of the controversial Ohio retired teachers' pension fund has been named.

The attorney for former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder said that his team is using the convicted felon's power — and his connections to President-elect Donald Trump — to get out of prison.

After two years of bitter Republican infighting, Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens has decided not to seek reelection to one of the highest posts in the state.

After two years of bitter Republican infighting, Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens has decided not to seek reelection to one of the highest posts in the state.

While a police officer shortage is plaguing departments across the state, an Ohio bill is headed to the House floor that aims to solve the problem.

Former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder gives the thumbs up as he enters a federal courthouse in Cincinnati. (Photo from WEWS.)

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio House Republicans have selected state Rep-Elect Matt Huffman, the current Senate president, as their new leader, but there's still one more vote ahead.

Ohio House Republicans have selected state Rep-Elect Matt Huffman, the current Senate president, as their new leader, but there's still one more vote ahead.

Schuring (R-Canton) had been a leader in the chamber, serving as president pro tempore — the second in command.