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 Votes to Override Governor's Veto on House Bill 68
State Senator Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green) has expressed her support for the Ohio Senate's veto override on House Bill 68. In a statement, Gavarone emphasized the importance of the legislation in protecting Ohio's female athletes and children."Today the Ohio Senate stood with Ohio's female athletes and children by overriding the Governor's veto," said Gavarone. "This legislation is critical to protect our children from medical procedures with life-long consequences and to ensure our daughters can compete on an equal playing field. I'm proud to preserve women's and...
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Gavarone, McColley Introduce Bill to Ban Foreign Contributions to Ballot Issue Campaigns
State Senator Theresa Gavarone and State Senator Rob McColley have introduced Senate Bill 215 in an effort to prohibit foreign contributions to ballot issue campaigns in Ohio. The bill aims to close the loophole that currently allows foreign donations to be made to issue campaigns, extending the existing law which bans foreign contributions to candidates running for office. This law has been in effect since 2000.Gavarone emphasized the importance of preserving the integrity of Ohio's elections, stating, "Ohio's elections should be about Ohioans, not foreign individuals,...
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Gavarone Announces Launch of New Homebuyer Savings Program
State Senator Theresa Gavarone has announced the launch of the Ohio Homebuyer Plus Program, a new initiative aimed at assisting Ohioans in their home-buying journeys. The program allows individuals to create special savings accounts that will help them save for the purchase of their dream homes.Gavarone, who has been working diligently to create this opportunity in Ohio, recognizes the challenges that prospective homebuyers face in today's housing market. She believes that the Ohio Homebuyer Plus Program will provide a better way for Ohioans to save for this significant...
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Gavarone Honors Chancellor Randy Gardner
State Senator Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green) paid tribute to Chancellor Randy Gardner for his dedicated service to the State of Ohio. Gardner, who is retiring from the Ohio Department of Higher Education at the end of the year, has had a remarkable career advocating for education and other important issues.Gavarone commended Gardner's impressive track record as a legislator, stating, "For over 30 years as a legislator, Randy earned a reputation as one of the best in our state's history, fighting tirelessly for education, victims of crime, water quality, and many other...
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Gavarone, DeMora Propose Bill Protecting Election Officials
State Senator Theresa Gavarone and State Senator Bill DeMora have introduced Senate Bill 173, a bipartisan proposal aimed at protecting Ohio's election officials. The bill seeks to prevent the inclusion of their residential and family information in public records. Gavarone emphasized the importance of election officials in the electoral process, stating, "Election officials are the backbone of our electoral process." She further expressed concern over the threats faced by these officials, regardless of their political affiliation, and the need to ensure their safety....
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Gavarone, Manning Introduce Legislation Honoring Local War Hero
State Senator Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green) and State Senator Nathan Manning (R-North Ridgeville) have introduced Senate Bill 167 to honor Marine Corporal Tim W. Russell, a local war hero. The bill proposes to name a portion of State Route 60 in Erie County after Corporal Russell.According to Senator Gavarone, Corporal Russell demonstrated exceptional courage during his time in Vietnam, where he saved numerous Americans on the front lines. She described him as a role model for the community and the state. Senator Manning also praised Corporal Russell, highlighting...