U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers leaving Congress to lead Ohio Chamber of Commerce, won t run for U.S. Senate Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer © AP file Republican Steve Stivers
COLUMBUS – U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers won t run for U.S. Senate, instead taking a position to lead the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.
Stivers, 55, of Upper Arlington, announced Monday that he would step down from politics, where he represents the 15th District, on May 16 to become the next president and CEO of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.
Stivers was considered a more moderate alternative to the Republicans current slate of candidates, who are battling to be the most pro-Trump contender. Stivers decision came after he raised nearly $1.4 million in the first weeks of 2021.
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Bipartisan state legislation would allow some renters to seal their eviction cases and, supporters say, open the door to safe, affordable housing.
On Tuesday, state Sens. Stephanie Kunze, R-Hilliard, and Hearcel Craig, D-Columbus, introduced Senate Bill 158 to create a pathway for tenants to expunge evictions. The law has yet to be assigned to a committee. It seems like it’s a no-brainer, said Bill Faith, executive director of the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio. People during this pandemic hit a rough patch. They get an eviction. An opportunity to get that expunged seems like it should be made available.