Representatives of statewide contractor associations ramped up opposition Tuesday to a measure they said unfairly targets their sectors for hiring undocumented workers.
A plan aimed at making the existing land bank process more efficient would likely be the last omnibus measure "for some time unless there is a foundational change," a proponent said Tuesday.
Legislation designed to crack down on the trafficking of both drugs and humans was one of eight measures approved the House Wednesday.
The panel accepted two amendments offered by Chair Rep. Brett Hillyer (R-Uhrichsville).
If it were all about the money, embattled supporters of House Speaker Jason Stephens would largely be cruising to victory next week come Election Day.
Look no further than the large number of contested legislative primaries this cycle for evidence of the political fallout stemming from last year's shocking House speaker election.
Campaign finance reports filed Thursday provide a closer look at the latest political maneuvering preceding what is expected to be a tumultuous leadership fight next session.