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ADVOCACY

Your Industry.
Your Voice.

The ORHA is pro-business on local, state and federal issues important to our members’ bottom lines.


Our approach to working with government officials is non-partisan. The ORHA respects all views and regularly meets with members of both governing parties to best represent Ohio's restaurant & hospitality industry.

ADVOCACY UPDATE

Our members receive a monthly email with the latest in state and federal advocacy updates. From timely memos to bill tracking, ORHA members hear it first. Read last months Advocacy Update.

MAY 2025 UPDATE ➝
OHIO SALES TAX HOLIDAY

Between Aug. 1 - Aug. 14, restaurants are included and required to participate in the Sales Tax Holiday. The holiday applies to on-premises sales and all tangible items priced $500 or less. Get the full details below.

READ OUR MEMO ➝
NEW ONLINE LIQUOR LICENSING

Ohio's Division of Liquor Control launched the Ohio Permit & Licensing (OPAL) program. Applications for new liquor permits will now be housed online along with permit renewals and applications for temporary permits.

GET THE DETAILS ➝

Protect Your Future

Help support ideas, legislation & proposed laws that stimulate the economy and protect the growth of Ohio's restaurant & hospitality industry. Your donations help ensure our collective voices are heard.

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RESTAURANTS ACT

Join Forces to Fight for Our Industry

Restaurants Act gives restaurant operators and employees a seat at the table with policymakers and thought leaders at the federal level.

With your Ohio Restaurant & Hospitality Alliance membership you also receive membership with the National Restaurant Association, who tirelessly advocates for the restaurant, foodservice & hospitality community on national issues.

GET INVOLVED ➝
NRA STATEMENT ON TARIFFS

Read National Restaurant Association President & CEO Michelle Korsmo statement about imposition of new reciprocal tariffs with U.S. trading partners, which will impact imported food & beverages.

READ THE FULL STATEMENT ➝
CREDIT CARD COMPETITION ACT

High swipe fees negatively impacts businesses and consumers. Download the poster to tell your guests to ask Congress to support the Credit Card Competition Act to lower credit card swipe fees.

GET THE FACTS ➝
MONTHLY UPDATES

Want the latest Advocacy info? Watch Tod's Take!

Hear from Tod Bowen, Managing Director of Government Affairs, on what's happening now.
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