The Ohio Senate passed Senate Bill 226 sponsored by State Senator Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) to protect American military installations and critical infrastructure from foreign adversaries.

The Ohio Senate passed Senate Bill 257 sponsored by State Senators Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) and Brian Chavez (R-Marietta) to expand eligibility for the Ohio Homebuyer Plus Program to more active-duty military members.

The Ohio Senate passed House Bill 147, which includes a provision championed by State Senator Shane Wilkin (R-Hillsboro) to equalize ticket prices for high school athletic events.

The Republican lawmaker behind a massive higher education bill is not interested in meeting with House Speaker Jason Stephens about his bill, saying there’s “no purpose in wasting that time.”

State Senator Shane Wilkin (R-Hillsboro) honored Landen Eyre, an upcoming senior at Whiteoak High School, for winning the Division III State Championship in the 3200-meter run.

State Senator Shane Wilkin (R-Hillsboro) announced that all 10 counties in the 17th District will receive funding for improvements to their fairgrounds.

A host of bills meant to improve the child care system in Ohio are currently making their way through the legislature, some partnering employers and the state, and some aiming to lift a tax burden off Ohio parents.

State Senator Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) announced two school districts in the 14th Senate District will receive $11,553,473 to enhance workforce development opportunities and healthcare services.

State Senator Shane Wilkin (R-Hillsboro) announced three school districts in the 17th Senate District will receive $37,209,114 to enhance workforce development opportunities and healthcare services. More than $88 million will support nearly a dozen Appalachian school districts to improve public health and career readiness.

State Senator Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) announced more than $1.5 million for key Capital Budget projects across Senate District 14.

Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima) appointed State Senator Shane Wilkin (R-Hillsboro) as the new Chair of the Senate General Government Committee.

State Senator Shane Wilkin (R-Hillsboro) announced millions of dollars will fund key Capital Budget projects across Senate District 17.

This week state lawmakers introduced a measure setting the guidelines for a hypothetical future constitutional convention.

State Senator Shane Wilkin (R-Hillsboro) announced the investment of millions of dollars from the One-Time Strategic Community Investment Fund (OTSCIF) to support meaningful projects that will benefit our local communities and residents for years to come.

State Senator Shane Wilkin (R-Hillsboro) announced the investment of $420,000 into the 17th Senate District to help land banks purchase, rehabilitate or build qualifying residential properties for income-eligible Ohioans.