Ohio State Sen. Theresa Gavarone (R-Columbus)
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Recent News About Ohio State Sen. Theresa Gavarone (R-Columbus)
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Gavarone supports $20 million in youth health grants for northwest Ohio nonprofits
State Senator Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green) has announced her support for recent investments made by the Ohio Department of Children and Youth in youth health initiatives within the state. “I was very proud to see the Department of Children...
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Senator Gavarone supports Ohio's new operating budget focused on education and economic growth
State Senator Theresa Gavarone has expressed her support for Ohio's new Biennial Operating Budget.
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Ohio Senate approves bill establishing new election integrity unit
The Ohio Senate has approved Senate Bill 4, a measure introduced by State Senator Theresa Gavarone.
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Ohio senators propose bill requiring proof of citizenship for voting
State Senators Theresa Gavarone and Andrew Brenner have introduced a new piece of legislation, Senate Bill 153, aimed at enhancing the security of Ohio's elections.
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Ohio Senate passes bill promoting campus free speech
State Senator Theresa Gavarone of Bowling Green has expressed her support for the recently passed Senate Bill 1, known as the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act.
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Ohio senators propose bill to ban ranked choice voting statewide
State Senators Theresa Gavarone and Bill DeMora have introduced a bill in Ohio to prohibit ranked choice voting.
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Theresa Gavarone begins second term as majority floor leader
State Senator Theresa Gavarone of Bowling Green has officially commenced her second full term in the Ohio Senate.
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Federal funds boost community development projects in northwest Ohio
State Senator Theresa Gavarone has announced federal funding for community development projects in northwest Ohio.
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Senator Gavarone proposes bill for increased penalties on illegal passing of school buses
State Senator Theresa Gavarone has introduced a new piece of legislation aimed at enhancing the safety of children traveling to and from school.
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Ohio senators propose new bill for stricter election regulations
State Senators Theresa Gavarone and Andrew Brenner have introduced Senate Bill 324 in Columbus, aiming to enhance the security of Ohio's elections.
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Ohio Senate passes bill to protect election officials' personal information
The Ohio Senate has passed Senate Bill 173, a bipartisan initiative sponsored by State Senators Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green) and Bill DeMora (D-Columbus). The bill aims to protect Ohio's election officials by ensuring their residential and family information is not disclosed in public records.
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Ohio Senate passes bill creating new mental health assistant role
The Ohio Senate has passed Senate Bill 60, legislation sponsored by State Senator Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green), aimed at addressing the mental health crisis in the state. The bill proposes the creation of a new licensed healthcare professional category known as Certified Mental Health Assistants (CMHAs). These professionals will address workforce shortages in the mental health care field, with specific education and clinical requirements, practicing under physician supervision to support patients.
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Senator Gavarone announces funding for district projects in Northwest Ohio
State Senator Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green) announced significant funding for key Capital Budget projects across Senate District 2 and Northwest Ohio. This announcement follows last week’s declaration of a $350 million investment by the Senate in Ohio communities from the One-Time Strategic Community Investment Fund.
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Gavarone honors St. Aloysius Catholic Church on its centennial
State Senator Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green) honored St. Aloysius Catholic Church during a Senate session as the church celebrates its 100th anniversary.
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Ohio Senate passes bill protecting First Amendment rights against SLAPP lawsuits
COLUMBUS—The Ohio Senate has passed Senate Bill 237, aimed at protecting the First Amendment rights of Ohioans. The legislation, sponsored by State Senator Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green) and State Senator Nathan Manning (R-North Ridgeville), establishes a judicial process to prevent meritless lawsuits intended to intimidate individuals exercising their Constitutional rights.
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Gavarone announces initial phase of capital budget process
State Senator Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green) announced the investment of millions of dollars from the One-Time Strategic Community Investment Fund (OTSCIF) to support projects that will benefit local communities and residents for years to come.
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Ohio Senate passes bill closing foreign money loophole
The Ohio Senate passed legislation today during a special session called by Governor DeWine to close a foreign contribution loophole for statewide issue campaigns. This effort was championed by State Senator Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green) and State Senator Rob McColley (R-Napoleon).
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Ohio senators introduce bill aiming at election security improvements
State Senators Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green) and Andrew Brenner (R-Delaware) have introduced Senate Bill 274, aimed at enhancing the security and efficiency of Ohio's elections.
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Gavarone Announces Funds for State Route 25 Improvements
State Senator Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green) has announced that the Ohio Controlling Board has approved a waiver for $157,500 to complete improvements to eight miles of State Route 25 in Wood County. The funds will be used for the redesign of the asphalt mix to ensure the quality and longevity of the pavement.Senator Gavarone expressed her satisfaction with the approval of the funds, stating, "I'm glad the Controlling Board approved these funds to keep the State Route 25 project moving. These necessary improvements will help all of our residents stay safe every day."...
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Gavarone Announces Funds for Critical Bridge Projects
State Senator Theresa Gavarone has announced that the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has allocated funds for critical bridge updates in the cities of Toledo and Norwalk. The City of Toledo will receive $1,622,107, while the City of Norwalk will receive $4,289,112.Senator Gavarone expressed her enthusiasm for the funding, stating, "Both of these cities are receiving this funding for the first time, and they will use it to complete major construction projects that will benefit everyone in Lucas and Huron counties. This work will keep our local drivers and...