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William G. Batchelder is speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives. He represents the 69th House District, which encompasses most of Medina County.

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William G. Batchelder
stated on March 17, 2013:

On support of Gov. John Kasich’s drilling tax plan

By Tom Feran • March 25, 2013
William G. Batchelder
stated on January 7, 2013 in a speech on the House floor:

"I am now the No. 2 member of this House in terms of length of service."

By Tom Feran • January 18, 2013
William G. Batchelder
stated on September 18, 2012 in an interview with The Plain Dealer:

"We have more hospitals that are children’s hospitals than any other state in the union."

By Reginald Fields • November 5, 2012
William G. Batchelder
stated on May 29, 2011 in an appearance on the Ohio News Network:

Says the Ohio Consumers’ Council office employs 74 lawyers and that the funding them is wasteful duplication.

By Joe Guillen • June 7, 2011
William G. Batchelder
stated on March 23, 2011 in a news conference:

Says a photo ID voting law in Georgia didn't dissuade black voters from participating in voting. "It hasn't, it doesn't, and apparently, if you do cause and effect in that state, it's been helpful."

By Tom Feran • April 4, 2011

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