While much of the post-State of the Union discussion has centered on whether President Barrack Obama’s economic plans will grow the economy or kill jobs and increase the deficit, it was gun control, health care costs and gas prices that had the attention of 15th Congressional District residents taking part in a telephone town hall shortly before the president’s speech Tuesday. Read more

Rep. Steve Stivers, R-Ohio, will introduce legislation in the coming days similar to a municipal advisor bill that passed the House last September. Read more

— Congressman Steve Stivers hosted a town hall meeting at Ohio Christian University on Thursday, presenting information on the current state of the national government as well as fielding questions from constituents in attendance. Read more

Due to the redistricting process, I am your new Member of Congress. I would like you to know that it is an honor to serve you. There are a number of very important challenges that our country must rise to meet, first among them is the need to create jobs so the people of this district and this country can move forward. I will continue to work hard for you throughout the course of my term to find solutions to our country's problems. Read more

Approximately 60 people were on hand to formally welcome U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers (OH-15) to his new Wilmington office as part of a ribbon cutting ceremony held there Friday afternoon. The second-term congressman won re-election in November. Because of redistricting, he begins his second term representing Clinton County for the first time. "It's an honor to represent the people of Clinton County," Stivers said. Read more

PICKAWAY COUNTY — Members of the Pickaway County Farm Bureau participated in a forum with Congressman Steve Stivers on Friday to discuss issues ranging from agriculture to the state of America’s economy. “Agriculture in Ohio generates about one out of every seven jobs, that’s a big deal” Stivers said. “We need to continue to support agriculture as a big industry” Stivers said he is supporting a multi-year farm bill currently in the works, one which will secure certainty for farmers as well as protect crop insurance. “There will be some cuts in the farm bill,” Stivers said. “We’ve got to figure out how to spend less money in Washington, but we need to do it smart which is why I do listening sessions like this one.” Read more

LANCASTER — Fifth-graders at Tallmadge Elementary School learned first-hand how an idea can spark a bill and become law in the federal government. U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers, R-Upper Arlington, came to class Tuesday prepared to help the students learn about the process in the Congress with a game called “How a Bill Becomes a Law.” Read more

Residents who wish to speak with Congressman Steve Stivers (R) or members of his staff now have an easier way to contact him because he has opened an office in downtown Lancaster. Besides Lancaster, Stivers also has opened an office in Wilmington, in addition to his office in Hilliard. “I am honored to serve the citizens of Ohio’s 15th Congressional District and will work hard every day to make you proud,” Stivers wrote in a press release. “It is important to me that my staff and I are easily accessible so we can effectively provide constituents with the best service possible, which is why I am glad to be opening Lancaster and Wilmington office locations in addition to the Hilliard office location.” Read more

WASHINGTON — For 17-year-old Riley Minich, of Fremont, Monday’s presidential inauguration wasn’t just the experience of a lifetime. It also was a sweet reward for her work as a volunteer on President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign in Ohio. Read more

WASHINGTON — Denise Rookard said she wanted to be a part of history. Yesterday afternoon at President Barack Obama’s second inaugural, she got her wish. Read more