Rep. Ryan Smith chosen as new speaker for Ohio House

The Ohio House has picked former Speaker Cliff Rosenberger's chosen successor as their leader through the end of the year.Finance Chairman Ryan Smith, of Gallia County, won the competition Wednesday, ending a weekslong impasse. He didn't receive a majority, but had more votes than any other candidate during the 11th round of voting, which gave him the win.Lawmakers supported Smith over Democratic Minority Leader Fred Strahorn, of Dayton, and a surprise entrant, Republican Jim Hughes, of suburban