State Representative Jennifer Gross
June 2025 Newsletter
 Please join State Representative Jennifer Gross for her next Town Hall Meeting in June!
Legislative Update
House Bill 120 Receives a Hearing in House Committee
Representative Gross recently provided sponsor testimony alongside Representative Darnell Brewer (D-Cleveland) in the House Ways and Means Committee for H.B. 120. If passed, H.B. 120 would eliminate sales tax on firearm safety devices.
“House Bill 120 is a bipartisan effort to increase safety and reduce the burden of taxation on our citizens. By removing sales tax on these devices, we can encourage gun owners to purchase devices such as a safe, case, or lock,” said Gross.
Ohio Real Estate Investors Association
 The Ohio Real Estate Investors Association gathered members from across the state to discuss key issues with lawmakers. Representative Gross enjoyed meeting and speaking with representatives from Southwest Ohio.
District 45 Happenings
Viva Cincy Ribbon Cutting
Representative Gross enjoyed celebrating Viva Cincy’s grand opening and ribbon cutting. Viva Cincy is a Guatemalan-Nicaraguan-Mexican restaurant in West Chester offering authentic and fresh food.
Trew Economic Development Announcement
Trew, an advanced manufacturing company, recently committed to a long-term lease for 330,000 square feet of office and manufacturing space, bringing its total footprint in the region to nearly 595,000 square feet. The existing Innovation and Support Center, which will move into the new facility, is less than one mile away.
“I’d like to thank Trew for continuing their expansion efforts and choosing to grow in the 45th House District,” said Gross.
The expanded center will include the Technology and Education Center and support other functions such as, research and development, client support services, parts fulfillment, field material manufacturing, and project staging of finished goods.
Rep Report
I enjoyed my recent visit to Bunnell Electric where I met with constituents to discuss their business and their struggles trying to secure employees. The labor shortage is a structural challenge reshaping our economy. Small business owners have shared stories of posting job openings only to receive few, if any, qualified applicants. High turnover rates drain resources, with businesses sinking money into recruitment and training only to start the process again. This issue spans industries and it’s clear the problem runs deeper than a simple lack of workers.
Economic data indicates that while unemployment remains low, labor force participation still lags behind pre-pandemic levels, particularly among younger workers and those over 55. The impact ripples beyond individual businesses. Reports from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce highlight that nearly 60% of businesses nationwide report difficulty filling open positions, a trend that’s persisted for years. Bunnell Electric expressed their struggles to fill positions due to the lack of responses they receive from applicants.
As a legislator, I’m constantly learning from these challenges, observing how they reshape our communities and the broader economy, and it’s clear the labor market’s evolution demands ongoing attention and understanding.
As always, please do not hesitate to contact my office. It is an honor and privilege to serve you!
Respectfully,
Jennifer Gross - District 45
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