Ohio State Sen. Tim Schaffer (R-Columbus)
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Schaffer urges governor DeWine to declare disaster after Fairfield County flooding
State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) has called on Governor Mike DeWine to declare a disaster in Fairfield County following severe flooding that occurred during the weekend of July 26-27.
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Ohio Senate approves final version of state operating budget
The Ohio Senate has approved the final version of House Bill 96, also known as the state operating budget bill.
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Ohio Senate passes bill naming highways after Congressman David Hobson
The Ohio Senate has passed Senate Bill 52, which seeks to name parts of U.S. Route 33 and Interstate 70 in honor of Congressman David Hobson.
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Senator Schaffer honors state champions from Pickerington schools
Senator Tim Schaffer recognized several state champions from the 20th Senate District during an Ohio Senate session in Columbus.
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Ohio Senate approves legislation to extend work hours for minors
The Ohio Senate has approved two legislative measures introduced by Senator Tim Schaffer, aimed at providing minors with more flexible work hours.
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Senate supports enhanced mental health care for veterans
The Ohio Senate has passed Senate Resolution 21, an initiative brought forth by State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster), aiming to advocate for enhanced mental health services for veterans.
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Schaffer urges Congress to restore SNAP benefits amid rising EBT fraud
State Senator Tim Schaffer has introduced Senate Resolution 29, urging the United States Congress to take action against SNAP EBT fraud.
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Schaffer unveils legislative package targeting family support and community safety
State Senator Tim Schaffer has introduced a series of bills aimed at benefiting Ohio and its residents.
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Ohio grants $5.8M tax credit for Heath Central Park development
State Senator Tim Schaffer has announced a significant development in Licking County, Ohio.
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Tim Schaffer begins second term in Ohio Senate
State Senator Tim Schaffer of Lancaster was officially sworn into his second term in the Ohio Senate.
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Ohio Senate passes bill recognizing agriculture days in state law
The Ohio Senate has approved House Bill 162, known as the "Agriculture Appreciation Act."
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Intel receives major CHIPS funding boost from U.S. Department of Commerce
State Senator Tim Schaffer has expressed support for Intel's recent funding award from the U.S. Department of Commerce under the CHIPS and Science Act.
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Fairfield County receives $390K for community development projects
State Senator Tim Schaffer has announced that Fairfield County will receive $390,000 for community development projects aimed at enhancing park facilities and water quality.
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Senator Schaffer announces over $70 million funding for Licking County projects
State Senator Tim Schaffer has announced the release of over $70 million for projects in Licking County, Ohio. The funds were approved by the Ohio Controlling Board and include significant investments in agricultural infrastructure and local amenities.
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Ohio announces school bus transportation grant program for field trips to Statehouse
State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) announced that the Ohio Statehouse School Bus Transportation Grant Program will be open from September 23 through September 30. The grant aims to assist schools in covering the cost of bus transportation for field trips to the state capitol.
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Ohio Senate passes bill naming highway after Lance Corporal James F. Kimple
The Ohio Senate today passed Senate Bill 114, sponsored by State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster), to name a portion of U.S. Route 33 in Fairfield County as the “Lance Corporal James F. Kimple Memorial Highway.”
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Schaffer introduces bill aiming at accountability for rioters, protection for police
State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) has introduced Senate Bill 267, a piece of legislation designed to hold rioters accountable for their actions and compel them to repair or pay for any damage they cause while breaking the law.
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Ohio Senate Adopts Schaffer Resolutions to Support Veterans
The Ohio Senate has taken a significant step in supporting the nation's military heroes by adopting Senate Concurrent Resolutions 8 and 9, sponsored by State Senator Tim Schaffer. The resolutions aim to address critical issues affecting veterans and active-duty military members.Senate Concurrent Resolution 8 focuses on urging the federal government to reduce the wait time for processing veterans' disability claims. Senator Schaffer emphasized the importance of providing prompt service to veterans, stating, "Our veterans deserve prompt service since they gave everything to...
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Schaffer Announces More than $2.7 Million for Career-Technical Education Programs
State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) has announced that more than $2.7 million is coming to Licking County to support career-technical education programs. The award recipients will use the funds to prepare Ohio's students for future careers."Our career technical programs do exceptional work to get our next generation ready for incredible careers," said Senator Schaffer. "Ensuring our facilities have the most up-to-date equipment gives Ohio's students the tools and skills to succeed. I'm thrilled these funds will benefit some of our best and brightest Ohioans."...
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Schaffer Votes for Homestead Exemption Expansion for Seniors and Disabled
State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) has announced that the Ohio Senate has passed House Bill 187, a measure that aims to provide property tax relief for eligible seniors, disabled citizens, and disabled veterans. The bill increases the income eligibility amount for these groups from $36,100 to $75,000, offering direct tax relief to those most affected by rising property valuations.Schaffer expressed his understanding of the financial challenges faced by his constituents, stating, "I have been hearing from my constituents for months about how they are affected by the...