State Senator Shane Wilkin (R-Hillsboro) announced more than $6.3 million in funding that will support projects in Jackson County.

Highland County commissioners David Daniels, Brad Roades and Terry Britton revisited discussions on MARCS radio upgrades and a proposed health department tax levy Wednesday, July 3, while the meeting also included recognizing two county interns and speaking with Senator Shane Wilkin.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

State Senator Shane Wilkin (R-Hillsboro) announced that Jackson County will receive $32,819,178 to help build a new multi-county jail that will serve Jackson, Lawrence and Pike counties.

State Senator Shane Wilkin (R-Hillsboro) announced the investment of more than $21.8 million into the 17th Senate District for economic development projects along local waterfronts. 

State Senator Shane Wilkin (R-Hillsboro) announced the investment of more than $102 million into the 17th Senate District. These funds will boost major projects that will transform Appalachian communities. 

State Senator Shane Wilkin (R-Hillsboro) issued the following statement Wednesday on the passing of former State Representative Brigid Kelly.

State Senator Shane Wilkin (R-Hillsboro) announced that $26.3 million will be awarded for 12 projects throughout the 17th Senate District to enhance comprehensive healthcare access for Southern Ohio children.