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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10), head of the U.S. delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly and Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and Congressman Gerry Connolly (VA-11), President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, issued the following statement regarding the events leading up to the recent Georgian parliamentary elections:

"We are deeply concerned by the pre-election environment of Georgia's October 26th elections which were marred by reports of vote buying, voter intimidation, abuse of administrative resources, and questionable appointments to election oversight boards.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10), Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and Head of the U.S.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) and Congressman Paul Tonko (NY-20) announced that they have sent inquiries to dozens of hospitals, insurance plans, pharmacies, pharmacists, and providers aimed at gathering information on their existing actions and plans to eliminate barriers for accessing medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD).

The letters are intended to gain insight into the successes and barriers that have arisen following the implementation of their law, the Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment (MAT) Act, which eliminates the waiver requirement to prescribe buprenorphine, thereby streamlining quality and timeliness of care.

DAYTON, OHIO – Today, Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) released the following statement on the passing of former Warren County Sheriff Tom Ariss:

"Tom Ariss was a pillar of Warren County and the Miami Valley. He was a leader defined by his integrity, accountability, and commitment to his community.

"Before becoming sheriff of Warren County from 1992 to 2008, Tom served in the U.S. military, the Ohio State Highway Patrol, and the Springboro Police Department.

"I would like to extend my deepest condolences to Tom's family and loved ones during this difficult time."

DAYTON, OHIO – Today, Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10), head of the U.S. delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, commended the logo finalists for the 2025 NATO Parliamentary Assembly Spring Session to be held in Dayton. The finalists and their designs were announced by the Dayton Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday.

Three Miami Valley designers produced seven logo designs under consideration for the official Dayton 2025 logo:

• Elizabeth Kimmel, Owner, Caraway Design Company, LLC
• Kim Swigart, Founder and Chief Creative Officer, DezignHive
• Josh Trippier, marketing team member, Wright State University

DAYTON, OHIO – Today, Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) released the following statement on the passing of former Congressman Dave Hobson, whose district included Springfield, Ohio:

"Dave Hobson was a man of immense character and integrity. I saw firsthand how much Dave loved Ohio and the Miami Valley during our time together in the House of Representatives. Dave served in the Ohio Air National Guard and cared deeply about our service members and the safety and security of our country. He approached every challenge with tenacity and grace and was a friend to all who knew him. My prayers are with Carolyn and the rest of the Hobson family."