Ohio's Bios- Insights from State Rep. David Thomas

Mar 07 2025 21 ep. 21 mins 2
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Conversations with Ohio Government leaders, public servants, and perspectives from those who lead Ohio hosted by State Rep. District 65 David Thomas. As you head to work, hear from those who work for you with stories of policy successes, opportunities, and the motivations behind the service to you. Learn more about David Thomas at www.davidthomasforohio.com. Questions, ideas, or want to learn more? Email [email protected].

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S2:E7 The Bills Are Getting Passed- Senior Sportsmen Fairness and Property Taxes

Mar 07 2025 15 mins  
In this episode I give an update on my two final committees which have met- Public Insurance and Pensions & Arts, Athletics, and Tourism Committees. I also discuss the bills I have introduced including legislation on Property Tax Abatements, Vacated Officeholders, Utility Billing, and much more. It is also budget time and we are reviewing the Governor's proposals.

S2:E6 The Testimony Gets Underway

Feb 17 2025 15 mins  
In this Episode of Ohio's Bios I give a brief update of my testimony before the Legislative Committees on bills such as HB 21 and HB 43 already before the Ways & Means and Education Committees. I also go into the upcoming bills I will be introducing and testimony to be given during the week of February 17th before the Natural Resources Committee and Ways & Means Committee.

S2: E5 The Beginnings of Legislative Committees

Jan 31 2025 18 mins  
The Ohio House has been busy getting our organizational structure up and running and hitting the ground running for this General Assembly. In this Episode I dive into my Committee assignments, the areas of policy those assignments will be touching, and the past two weeks of activity in Columbus!

S2:E4 Opening Day & First Week as a Legislator

Jan 12 2025 12 mins  
Opening Day for the 136th Ohio General Assembly was many things but in a word- special. In this episode I walk you through opening day from my perspective and the work in a first week that occurs as a new Legislator.

S2:E3 Property Tax Review & Reform Study Committee

Jan 04 2025 21 mins  
With the start of the new year begins a new General Assembly, I am beyond excited to get to work in Ohio's 136th General Assembly starting January 6th. In this episode I review some of my thoughts on the prior General Assembly's Property Tax Review & Study Committee's report that was just release. This committee did a tremendous job at hearing testimony, ideas, and gathering in

S2:E2 Lame Duck will always be with us

Dec 20 2024 14 mins  
In Episode 2 of our returned podcast I discuss what I have been doing in Columbus since the November 2024 election, the Speaker election, why Lame Duck will always be with us and some of the outcomes from this most recent session, along with the Ashtabula County Auditor's Office transition and what lies ahead to January 6, 2025 and the start of the next Ohio General Assembly.

The Podcast is back! With a new focus and role.

Dec 14 2024 5 mins  
Join Ashtabula County Auditor and incoming State Representative for Ohio's 65th District David Thomas as he welcomes listeners back to the Ohio's Bios Podcast while cooking up a little lunch. The podcast will be coming back regularly to update you on the insights he is gaining from Columbus, behind the scenes views on the important happenings of today, and a look at who makes our s

E:14 Brian Walsh and the Plan to Make the Washington DC Air Travel Market More Competitive

Aug 22 2023 18 mins  
Brian Walsh is a former Washington DC Hill Staffer and current spokesman for the Capital Access Alliance (CAA). We spoke about the group's goal for the FAA Reauthorization Bill to make air travel more affordable and accessible to and from Washington D.C. Since the late 1960s, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) has been the only airport subject to a federally imposed pe

E:13 Veterans Service Commission- Ben Schwartfigure Director for Ashtabula County

Aug 01 2023 26 mins  
In this episode I speak with Ben Schwartfigure, the Ashtabula County Veterans Service Commission Director, about the services provided to our community's veterans. From health benefits to housing assistance and work with federal and state agencies, the VSC assists veterans everyday. Many are unaware of the programs VSCs across Ohio provide and the federal and state dollars brought

E:12 US Mexican Border Visit- Immigration, Border Security, and a Growing Crisis

Jul 03 2023 28 mins  
This episode is different from others run in Ohio's Bios. For Episode 12 I share about a unique opportunity I had to visit the US Mexican Border in McAllen, Texas to view firsthand the Border Crisis at the southern border, learn how it impacts the entire United States, and determine policies ideas for helping to secure the border. I took this trip led by American's For Prosperity,