COLUMBUS—The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services recently announced that Ohio’s unemployment rate fell to 10.9% in June (down from 13.9% in May), adding roughly 208,000 jobs over the month. In response, Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) issued the following statement:
COLUMBUS—Following the news conference today by U.S. Attorney DeVillers announcing a criminal complaint against Speaker Larry Householder, Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) issued the following statement:
COLUMBUS—Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) today announced that the Ohio Senate has passed legislation ensuring that Ohio will have in-person voting on Election Day this fall. The legislation also prohibits any state official from issuing any statewide or regional orders closing places…
The Book of John tells us that “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” So as we celebrate Memorial Day today, remember what it is we are recognizing. We are honoring the hundreds of thousands of men and women – our family members, our friends, and …
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COLUMBUS—Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) today commended the administration of President Donald J. Trump for its efforts to modernize the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), which sets the process for reviewing the environmental impact of infrastructure projects across the Unit…
COLUMBUS—Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) today announced that the Ohio Legislative Service Commission is accepting applications through April 1, 2020 for its 13-month Legislative and Media Production Fellowship Program. The Commission will hire 24 fellows to serve in the Ohio General…
COLUMBUS—Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) today joined Governor Mike DeWine for the signing of House Bill 18, which will exempt veterans who receive disability severance pay from being taxed on that income.
COLUMBUS—Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) commended this week’s announcement by Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted and InnovateOhio to utilize an artificial intelligence (AI) tool aimed at reforming Ohio’s regulatory environment.
COLUMBUS—Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) today joined Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton for the signing of Senate Bill 7, which will ease employment transitions for military husbands and wives who relocate to Ohio …
COLUMBUS—Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) today joined Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted at the Statehouse for the signing of House Bill 4, which streamlines the process for employers in Ohio to create new workforce certificate programs and train Ohioans for in-demand jobs.
COLUMBUS—Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) today announced the Senate's unanimous passage of House Bill 18, which will exempt veterans who receive disability severance pay from being taxed on that income. Obhof co-sponsored the bill, which passed Tuesday during the Senate’s final sessi…
COLUMBUS—In response to the U.S. House of Representatives vote today to ratify the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) issued the following statement:
Obhof Joins President Trump and Vice President Pence at White House for Regulatory Reform Roundtable
COLUMBUS—Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) today joined President Trump, Vice President Pence and the governors of several states at the White House for a roundtable discussion on how government can reduce regulations and costs, advance occupational licensing reform, and better al…
COLUMBUS—Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) today announced the Senate unanimously passed House Concurrent Resolution 10 urging Congress to classify foreign drug cartels as terrorist organizations. Drug cartels funnel vast amounts of deadly heroin and fentanyl into America each year and…
COLUMBUS—The following may be attributed to Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina):
COLUMBUS—Along with other state legislative leaders, Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) this week sent a letter to Congressional leaders House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schum…
Trade with Canada and Mexico is crucial to Ohio’s economy. The annual value of Ohio’s exports to these countries exceeds $25 billion and covers a wide range of industries supporting tens of thousands of jobs across the state. Unfortunately, the United States, Canada and Mexico haven’t compre…
COLUMBUS—Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) yesterday joined Governor Mike DeWine in Toledo as the Governor unveiled H2Ohio, a comprehensive, data-driven water quality plan to preserve Ohio’s vital waterways and ensure safe, clean water for all of Ohio’s citizens.
Program designed to give students tuition assistance and in-demand job experience while providing local employers with a talented workforce
A Joint Statement from Senate President Larry Obhof and Senator Michael Rulli
COLUMBUS—Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) and Minority Leader Kenny Yuko (D-Richmond Heights) this week recognized Breast Cancer Awareness Month during Wednesday's Session. The leaders honored patients and survivors, as well as the medical and support professionals from around the sta…
COLUMBUS—Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) testified today in the Senate's Transportation, Commerce and Workforce Committee on a resolution he sponsored, S.R. 376, urging the United States Congress to ratify the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
COLUMBUS—On Wednesday, Senators Larry Obhof (R-Medina), Frank Hoagland (R-Mingo Junction), Michael Rulli (R-Salem) and Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) joined Governor DeWine and Ohio Department of Natural Resources Director, Mary Mertz to announce the state has purchased more than 31,000 acres of…
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The legislature has completed its work on the biennial budget bill, House Bill 166. In any two-year cycle, the budget is the most significant bill that the legislature considers. It funds state agencies and social services at both the state and local levels. It also reflects legislative choi…
COLUMBUS—Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) announced today the Ohio Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 2, which establishes a statewide watershed planning and management program to coordinate and build upon the shared efforts of state and local partners to improve water quality thro…
COLUMBUS—Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) today congratulated Medina County on the completion of a new driving skills complex for the county’s Take Control Teen Driving Program, as well as police driver’s training.
COLUMBUS, OH — Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) applauded recent announcements of record new business filings and a dropping unemployment rate as evidence that the state’s pro-growth economic policies continue to propel Ohio forward.
COLUMBUS OH — Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) and Senator John Eklund (R-Munson Township) today discussed Ohio's criminal sentencing reforms during a forum at the Cleveland City Club.
COLUMBUS—Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) announced Senate Bill 23, often referred to as the "Heartbeat Bill," passed both the Ohio House and Senate Wednesday. The bill reaffirms the Senate's strong commitment to protecting the right to life for Ohio's unborn children.
COLUMBUS—Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) announced that the Senate approved legislation this week that would ease the employment transition for military husbands and wives who relocate to Ohio with their active-duty spouses. Senate Bill 7, which passed unanimously, would generally re…
COLUMBUS—Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) announced today that the Senate unanimously approved legislation to provide an additional $100 million in funding for the renovation and construction of school buildings across Ohio. Priority will be given to the lowest-wealth schools and thos…
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Senate today passed a two-year transportation budget investing in the safety, maintenance and improvement of Ohio’s roads and bridges. In addition to funding basic operations and maintenance, the Senate-passed version of the bill includes $200 million for major new projec…
Ohio Senate Passes Responsible, Transparent and Accountable Transportation Budget
COLUMBUS—Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) today recognized the Medina High School championship men's soccer team at the Ohio Statehouse.
The new General Assembly is up and running. Members of the Ohio Senate have introduced dozens of bills and our committees are moving full speed ahead in their work.
The new General Assembly is up and running. Members of the Ohio Senate have introduced dozens of bills and our committees are moving full speed ahead in their work.
COLUMBUS OH — Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) announced today that the Ohio Senate unanimously passed bipartisan legislation strengthening criminal penalties for individuals who are convicted of promoting prostitution in Ohio. The bill is part of a comprehensive statewide effort to f…
Focus on Safety, Fiscal Management Means More Opportunity for Hiring and Growth
A few weeks ago, the Ohio Senate began the 133rd General Assembly, the two-year legislative cycle that ends December 31, 2020. I was once again selected by my colleagues to serve as Senate President, the leader of the 33-member chamber.
COLUMBUS – Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) was sworn in yesterday for a second term as President of the Ohio Senate during opening day ceremonies at the Statehouse, which marked the beginning of the 133rd General Assembly.
COLUMBUS—The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that Ohio added 5,800 new jobs for November 2018, bringing the yearly total to 106,300. Ohio has added 568,400 new jobs since 2011.
Bill Also Creates Pilot Program to Help At-Risk Youth Find Pathways to College
Bill Also Creates Pilot Program to Help At-Risk Youth Find Pathways to College
COLUMBUS—Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) today announced a Senate bill improving access and affordability for Ohio's fishing and hunting licenses has been signed into law by Governor Kasich.
COLUMBUS—Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) applauded the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation's (BWC) recent rebates to local private employers and public-taxing districts. This summer's one-time, statewide rebate of approximately $1.5 billion is the fourth such rebate in the last…
COLUMBUS—Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) today announced that Governor Kasich has signed 15 bills, including Senate Bill 4, a bill Obhof co-sponsored to enact common sense criminal justice reforms to give human trafficking victims an opportunity to rebuild their lives.
COLUMBUS—Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) today announced the House passage of Senate Bill 4, a bill he co-sponsored providing common sense criminal justice reforms to give victims of human trafficking an opportunity to rebuild their lives.
COLUMBUS—Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) this week announced the Senate passage of House Bill 318, legislation to help increase security measures in Ohio schools.
Editor's Note: Please view video. Residents share 'You are my Sunshine' lyrics. thanks to the Medina Meadows participants, and video editors! Beautiful.
Hydrate. In this August heat, sometimes it's refreshing to toss your water glass aside and enjoy some luscious summer produce.
Keto burritos for breakfast! Hello. With or without the tortilla, whatever.
Social Distancing: The View of a Student
Restaurants, libraries, movie theaters, entertainment centers, absolutely everything is closed due to the Coronavirus, including schools. On March 12th it was announced that schools would be closed for at least three weeks. While many students were excited to have time off, three weeks is a …
While many are excited for the completion of the new Brunswick Middle School, there are some who are saddened by the demolition of Visinatiner and Edwards middle schools. Past students of both middle schools say they have “amazing memories”.
Judy A. Totts is a freelance writer and artist from Medina Ohio. Her poems, feature stories and local history columns have appeared in local and national publications for more than 30 years. When she's not writing she is creating watercolor collages, wire sculptures and Ukrainian Easter Eggs…
