OMA Government Affairs Committee Assesses State of the State, More

Members of the OMA’s Government Affairs Committee gathered this week in Columbus to assess the state’s political climate and discuss top legislative and regulatory issues affecting manufacturers.

The agenda focused on motor fuel tax hikes, electricity-generation bailouts, the Lake Erie Bill of Rights and workforce development. The agenda also included a preview of anticipated state budget priorities.

The next scheduled meeting of OMA’s Government Affairs Committee is June 5 in Columbus. Save the date and plan to join the discussion. 3/7/2019

OMA members Arthur Pang (l.), Government Affairs Representative, and Jeff Oravitz (r.), Vice President, both of PPG, attended Gov. DeWine’s State of State Address as guests of the governor. Prior to the governor’s address, they met with Ohio Senate Majority Floor Leader Matt Huffman (R-Lima).