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What Are They Doing For Us? 

Following State Rep Ty Mathews, U.S. House Rep Bob Latta, and
Ohio Senators Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted to see how they're
serving the people of Hancock County and Ohio.

"How Things Work At The Ohio Statehouse," Facebook group co-founded by Rachel Coyle,

Programs Director at Ohioans Against Extremism and former Ohio Democratic Party Press Secretary

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WHAT ARE THEY DOING FOR US?

State Rep Ty Mathews, U.S. 5th District House Rep Bob Latta

and Ohio Senators Bernie Moreno & Jon Husted

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"How Things Work at the Ohio Statehouse"
Facebook group founded by
Rachel Coyle, 
(former Ohio Democratic Party Press Secretary)
Programs Director at
Ohioans Against Extremism

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"In Case You Mised It, 
Ohio Statehouse Edition"
with State Senator Kent Smith
on the
Ohio Senate Democrats Facebook page

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Faber for Ohio A-G...Really?

Feb 4, 2026

Yahoo.com

On January 28, promoting his run for Ohio Attorney General, Auditor Keith Faber wrote an op-ed that appeared in newspapers around the state: "Renee Good wasn't an 'innocent.'" Days later, numerous readers wrote letters-to-the-editor critical of Faber. Here's the link to the op-ed: https://www.aol.com/articles/renee-good-wasnt-innocent-wont-093533850.html

Moreno, Husted, LaRose, Yost Support War on Venezuela

Jan 3, 2026

WSYX Columbus TV

While GOP politicians like Senator Moreno praise Trump's potentially unconstitutional military action, Sherrod Brown wonders why Washington is focused on foreign countries as hundreds of thousands of Ohioans struggle to make ends meet. And former Governor Kasich is troubled by the long-term impact on world peace.

We Finally Get to Weigh In on Husted's Long Record of Failure

Dec 13, 2025

Pepperspectives

No one in Ohio has avoided accountability more than Jon Husted. Now that Husted has kicked off his Senate campaign, David Pepper reminds us of Husted’s record as a long-time state official.

Ohio's Horrible Map

Nov 1, 2025

Pepperspectives

David Pepper looks at the history of gerrymandering around the country and reacts to the "travesty" of Ohio's new Congressional Districts map.

Moreno Jeered at Q & A

Aug 22, 2025

OhioCapitalJournal.com

During the City Club of Cleveland's live "Conversation with Senator Moreno" on Aug. 21, Bernie praised Trump's policies, repeated misinformation, and slickly dodged opposition questions from the audience. Several times he was jeered by some when he said things like "[Trump] should get the Nobel Peace Prize."

Husted, We Have a Problem

Jun 20, 2025

Pepperspectives

Senator Husted supports Trump's Big Ugly Bill even though it would be bad for Ohio. But next year, we can vote him from office...which Husted may have made easier to do given his connections to the First Energy and ECOT scandals.

Latta "Has No Intention of Holding a Town Hall"

Apr 12, 2025

BG Independent News

Frustrated constituents in Bowling Green hold a town hall with a cardboard cutout of MIA Congressman Latta.

Latta A No Show at Townhall with Hundreds of Worried Voters

Mar 25, 2025

OhioCapitalJournal.com

Our 5th District Representative in Washington was invited to a town hall in Huron County to answer concerned voters' questions about what's happening in the federal government and its effect on farms, veterans, Medicaid and more. But Bob Latta did not bother to respond, so hundreds of constituents were left with an empty chair.

Mathews Votes to Pass Higher Education Overhaul

Mar 19, 2025

OhioCapitalJournal.com

Despite over 1500 opposing testimonies and protests outside the Statehouse, Rep. Mathews joined 58 Republicans to pass S.B. 1 "Advance Ohio Higher Education Act" to supposedly stop "liberal indoctrination" at Ohio's public colleges. Then the bill's title was amended to include the names of over 2 dozen Reps, including Mathews.

Mathews Part of Ohio DOGE

Mar 13, 2025

13abc.com

Mathews claims to be "a fan" of the work Musk is doing. On his Facebook page, Mathews says he is "excited to help lead the charge" in the new DOGE Ohio House Caucus. He spoke about it on Toledo 13ABC.

Important Statehouse Legislation: Roy Rogers Day & Discounted Hunting Licenses

Mar 5, 2025

OhioHouse.gov

During today's session of the Ohio House, Ty Mathews voted to pass two bills: H.B. 13 To Designate November 5th "Roy Rogers Day"...and H.B. 64 which lowers the age requirement to allow Ohioans 65 and up to qualify for discounted hunting and fishing licenses. Three of Ty's committees were also scheduled to meet: Natural Resources at 9:00; Development at 9:45; Veterans/Military at 10:30. Not sure how that worked since the full House session began at 9:00.

Kash is Bernie Moreno's Friend

Feb 20, 2025

13abc.com

Interviewed on Toledo TV-13, Senator Moreno talked about the confirmation of his "friend" Kash Patel as FBI Director; how Trump will end the Ukraine war; and how he (Bernie) is working "really hard all day" to make our lives better--without any specifics.

Latta Praises Trump's Orders to "Unleash" Energy

Jan 20, 2025

latta.house.gov

After Trump's flurry of executive orders favoring oil production over climate change concerns, our Rep in the House said he's "looking forward to working with President Trump to...make the U.S. energy dominant once again."

McColley and Huffman Kill Oversight of Charter Schools

Jan 29, 2026

Pepperspectives

Rob McColley--Ohio Senate President and GOP candidate for Lt, Governor--and House Speaker Matt Huffman pressured the Ohio Ethics Commission to kill their rule requiring financial disclosures from board members of for-profit charter schools that receive $1.6 billion Ohio taxpayer dollars.

Jon Husted's (Mis)Information on the Radio

Dec 20, 2025

Husted on WFIN 7/31/25

Senator Husted was interviewed on WFIN Findlay Radio on July 31, 2025. In talking about his support for the so-called Big Beautiful Bill, he spread misinformation about the national debt, taxes, cutting USAID, and NPR. Click the button below to hear Husted's statements followed by comments pointing out his misinformation.

Ty Mathews claims protestors were disrespectful

Dec 1, 2025

Letters to Lawmakers

In his op-ed appearing in the 11/26 Courier, State Rep Mathews criticized the Ohio Divest protest in Findlay on Nov. 15. But a 12/1 op-ed by a local community organizer not affiliated with Ohio Divest points out the misinformation in Mathews' column.

Watch the "Conversation with Senator Moreno"

Aug 22, 2025

PBS.org

In the hour long Q & A in Cleveland carried on PBS, Moreno would declare "it's 100% true," "it's provable facts," or "you can look it up" while spreading disinformation and dodging questions about Trump's Big Bill, January 6th, ICE, the Ukraine war, and cutting Medicaid. To audience members who vocally disagreed, Moreno said "you can act childish...but that's just the fact."

It's The Law

Jun 27, 2025

OhioCapitalJournal.com

After the failed attempt to place a referendum on the November ballot to let voters decide if S.B. 1 should be enacted, it went into effect on June 27th. The "Advance Ohio Higher Education Act" bans diversity initiatives at public universities, forbids faculty from striking, and gives politicians control over classroom content.

Ohio's Senators Vote to Continue Trump's Tariffs

Apr 30, 2025

NBC News

A bipartisan Senate Resolution to terminate the national emergency Trump declared to impose global tariffs was voted down 50 to 49. Senators Moreno and Husted voted to kill the resolution, effectively voting to allow Trump to continue his tariffs.

DeWine Signs Bill Banning DEI at Ohio's Public Colleges

Mar 28, 2025

billtrack50.com

Even though over 1500 people submitted opponent testimony, the Governor signed S.B. 1 into law. After taking effect on June 27th, public colleges will no longer be allowed to have DEI practices on campus. A school violating the ban risks losing state funding. Also, classroom discussion will be regulated and faculty strikes prohibited. Click the button to read the Act for yourself.

Approving DeWine at White House for Signing of Order to Shutter Dept of Education

Mar 20, 2025

NBC4i.com

The Ohio Governor and several other governors "joined President Trump in support" of returning education to the states. But how will shutting down the federal Dept of Education really impact Ohio?

Moreno Won't Answer Voters Questions, But He'll Talk to Fox

Mar 16, 2025

FoxNews.com

The Senator talked to Fox News about Trump's tariffs: "the best years of this country are ahead of us." He also said Trump "is so popular in states like mine."

Moreno's Non-Response Response

Mar 7, 2025

Moreno's Reply

In response to a constituent's email or phone call critical of the Senator's actions, Moreno replied with a generic message that doesn't address the issue for which he was being criticized.

Moreno Dodges Questions About Why He Voted Against Funding Benefits for Veterans

Feb 28, 2025

TheCourier.com

Reporting in The Courier, Ogden Newspapers and concerned citizens have been unable to get answers from Senator Moreno and his staff about why he voted "Nay" to "ensure full and uninterrupted funding" for PACT Act benefits for combat veterans

Speaker Huffman Restricts Voters Right to Gather in the House

Feb 11, 2025

OhioCapitalJournal.com

Matt Huffman sets Ohio House rules that restrict constituents from gathering in the House during a session and shortens the time for public notices of floor votes on bills from 24 hours to only ONE HOUR. Fifty-nine advocacy groups sign an open letter that reads: the rules "blatantly attack Ohioans First Amendment rights."

How to Contact Those Who Are Supposed to Represent You

Click for
Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno's
.gov website
D.C. Office (202) 224-2315
Columbus OH Office (614) 469-2083

Click for
Ohio Senator Jon Husted's
.gov website
D.C. Office (202) 224-3353
Columbus OH Office (614) 369-4925
Toledo OH Office (567) 304-3777

Click for
Ohio 5th District Rep. Bob Latta's
.gov website
D.C. Office (202) 225-6405
Findlay OH Office (419) 422-7791
Bowling Green OH Office (419) 354-8700​

Click for 83rd State District
Ty Mathews' 
.gov website
Columbus OH Office (614) 466-3819

Columbus OH Office (614) 466-6344

Columbus OH Office (614) 466-8150

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