Six Republicans joined all 10 Democrats in voting against Senate Bill 5.  But the 17 remaining Republicans voted for the bill, pushing it through the state Senate and onto the largely conservative House.  Frank LaRose was one of those 17, despite coming out against the legislation in its original form.

LaRose says he – quote – “agonized” over the bill, but echoes the Governor in saying it will allow cities to deal with huge budget gaps by reducing costs.