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Senate unanimously passes Senate Resolution 342, sponsored by Senator @StephanieKunze, urging the leadership of the Columbus Crew Soccer Club to keep the team in Columbus. #SaveTheCrew
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Welcome to the Senate @Brutus_Buckeye! #GoBucks OH—
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Jane Timken to Serve as New Senator for 29th District. mailchi.mp/ohiosenate/jane-t…
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Senate President @matthuffman1 issued the following statement honoring the life, service, and statesmanship of Speaker Bill Batchelder. Our prayers are with his family as we remember the great legacy left behind by our friend and colleague, "Batch."
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The Ohio Senate overturns Governor’s veto of critical health order oversight bill. @Rob_McColley @DrTerryAJohnson
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Announcing @OhioSenateGOP leadership team for 136th General Assembly. Congratulations to Senate President @Rob_McColley, Pro-Tempore @BillReineke, Majority Floor Leader @theresagavarone and Majority Whip @LangForOhio. Read more here. mailchi.mp/ohiosenate/senato…
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Senator Hoagland’s son is welcomed home by the Ohio Senate, surprising father Senator Frank Hoagland. Thank you to all who serve our great nation!🇺🇸 ⁦@USArmy⁩ ⁦@USNavy⁩ ⁦@USMC ⁦⁦@usairforce⁩ ⁩⁦@NationalGuard⁩ ⁦@OhioVets#welcomehome
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We bid farewell to Senators Matt Dolan and Stephanie Kunze. We are thankful for their steadfast service to Ohio.
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Congratulations to the newly-elected Republican leadership team for the 134th GA! President-elect @matthuffman1, President Pro Tempore-elect @JayHottinger, Majority Floor Leader-elect Kirk Schuring & Majority Whip-elect @Rob_McColley. The new leaders will be sworn-in on 01/04/21.
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Thank you Senate President @LarryObhof, for your hard-work, your strong leadership and your dedicated service to the people of #Ohio. We wish you the very best!
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Ohio Senate President @Rob_McColley statement on @POTUS bold move to dismantle the failing bureaucracy of U.S. Department of Education. mailchi.mp/ohiosenate/senate…
BREAKING: President Donald J. Trump signs an executive order to officially begin the process of closing the Department of Education.
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The Ohio Senate mourns the death of distinguished colleague and friend Senator Kirk Schuring. Read more at the link below. bit.ly/410Ha22
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Voters defeat $37 million Issue 1 foreign funded power grab. @matthuffman1 @Rob_McColley @SenReynolds03 @Paduch @ChairmanAlex address crowd on election night. Read statement here. mailchi.mp/ohiosenate/ohiose…
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Senator Troy Balderson honors @PLSD High School Football Team for winning their first ever Division I State Championship.
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Senators @SenatorCirino and @OBrienOH32 recognize the @ChardonSchools Varsity Football Team as the 2021 OHSAA Division III State Champions! Congratulations!
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Snow or no, as constitutionally required by Article II, Section 8 of the Ohio Constitution, the new 136th Ohio General Assembly shall meet on the 1st Monday of Janaury and incoming Senate President @Rob_McColley received a new gavel crafted with his children's names on it, made by students at the Vantage Career Center back home in the 1st Senate District.
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Senator @StephanieKunze honors Dane Goodwin from @ua_highschool for being named "Ohio Mr. Basketball" by the @AP & "Ohio Player of the Year" by @Gatorade. @UAHSAthletics
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This week, Liz Connolly was selected as the 2023 Leadership Staff Professional Assoc. Legislative Staff Achievement Award recipient by @NCSLorg. Liz began her career in 1986 with @OLSCFellowship and currently serves as the Majority Caucus Deputy Chief of Staff. Congrats Liz!
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The @OHRGOPCaucus unanimously elected @OhioSenateGOP President @matthuffman1 to serve as Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives at the start of the new 136th General Assembly in January. Read more here. mailchi.mp/ohiosenate/ohio-h…
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Ohio's Black Leaders Urge No Vote on Issue 1. Secretly funded far left gerrymandering campaign will stretch districts from inner city far into and past suburbs, disenfranchising Black voters. piped.video/f6dbzSsYY5E?si=NPkD… via @YouTube
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Senator @Rob_McColley recognizes the @NapCatsGBK for winning the 2021 OHSAA Division II State Championship. @Napoleonsports @napoleonschools
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Notwithstanding the objections of the Governor, the Senate votes to approve #HB228, shifting the burden of proof onto the prosecution and reinforcing an individual's right to self-defense.
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Did you know... More of our country's presidents come from #Ohio than from any other state? 8 of 45 were elected from the Buckeye State, earning Ohio the nickname "the Mother of Presidents." Happy #PresidentsDay! 🇺🇸
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THANK YOU to the reporters working round-the-clock to keep Ohioans informed during this time! Many are offering free access to their #COVID19 coverage: @DispatchAlerts @ThePlainDealer @beaconjournal @Enquirer @toledonews @daytondailynews @columbusbiz1st We appreciate you!
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Funding students, not systems. Senate President @matthuffman1 spoke today to Ohio's students, teachers, and faculty rallying for school choice.
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Senator @theresagavarone recognizes Abby Gase of Otsego High School for winning a gold medal in the 100-meter backstroke event at the 2019 Para Pan-American Games. Congratulations @abby_gase! @USParalympics @OtsegoKnightsTF #parapanamericanoslima2019 #OtsegoKnights
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Protect our state. Protect our Constitution. Proudly vote for Issue 1. @matthuffman1
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This evening President Huffman’s portrait was unveiled at the Ohio Statehouse, adding his legacy of leadership to our capitol for generations to come!
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Ending cancel culture on campus, banning discriminatory DEI hiring, and protecting students and their tuition from being held hostage by a faculty strike. The Senate passed Senate Bill 1, "The Advance Ohio Higher Education Act." This week President @Rob_McColley and bill sponsor @SenatorCirino join the President's Podcast to highlight why these changes are vital to higher education in Ohio. YouTube: piped.video/YNnVwICX14o?si=Nc47… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1JH… The Views, The News, Excludes: ohiosenate.gov/news/on-the-r…
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Thank you for your years of dedicated service to Ohio @BurkeForOhio! We wish you the best in what's to come!
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Sen @StephanieKunze recognizes @TWHS_Cardinals, Justin Braun for being named the 2019 OHSAA Division I State Track & Field champion and @Hilliard_Darby @NPlatfoot, for being named the OHSAA Division I Player of the Year. @OHSAASports Congratulations!
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Gov. @JohnKasich delivers a message of hope tonight at People's Bank Theatre. #OHSOTS #Kasich
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Happy Easter from the Ohio Senate Republicans! #SenateGOP
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LIVE: Sen @GayleManningOH recognizes @OhioState's 4x national & @bigtenconf champ @_LogieBear_ Stieber of Monroeville
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Senate President @LarryObhof: "The Ohio Senate acted today to protect our most fundamental rights: the freedom of religion and the ability to vote." Read more here: bit.ly/3caogIX
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The Ohio Senate unanimously approves Senate Resolution 214 today condemning the terror attacks against Israel and declaring @ohiosenategop and @OhioSenateDems support for the the people of Israel.

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Voters defeated Issue 1 in November, yet @Paduch raises some serious questions about the $37 million campaign fronted by a former Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice, who suggested voters change the system in her first redistricting opinion then becomes the main spokesperson for the secretly funded dark money effort two years later. President's Podcast with @Paduch and @FrankStrigari. YouTube: piped.video/KlsM_BK3MjQ?si=AROq… Spotify: spotifycreators-web.app.link… The Views, The News, Excludes: ohiosenate.gov/news/on-the-r…
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Statement from Ohio Senate President Matt Huffman on the Assassination Attempt on President Trump: "Our prayers are with President Trump, his family, and the nation tonight. An attempt on the President's life is an attack on our country and on our freedom."
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Senator @StephanieKunze honors @TWHS_Cardinals boys water polo team for winning the 2017 State Championship.
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Ohio Senate President @matthuffman1 welcomed the electors to the 56th Electoral College in the chamber of the Ohio Senate. Today, they cast all of Ohio's 17 electoral votes for @realDonaldTrump for President and Ohioan @JDVance for Vice President. Three United States Presidents served in the Upper Chamber, William Henry Harrison, James A. Garfield, and Warren G. Harding. Per the Ohio Revised Code, today’s presiding officer was Secretary of State @FrankLaRose.
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On the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, The Ohio Senate remembers and honors the sacrifice of The Greatest Generation.
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Senator @StephanieKunze recognizes Connor Ackley, a senior at @DavidsonHS, as the 2022 Division I Cross Country State Champion. @hd_athletics Congratulations Connor!
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Thank you for your dedicated service to the State of Ohio, Senator @JohnEklundOH, you will certainly be missed!
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Ohio Senate passes bill naming a portion of I-270 as the @Hilliard_Police Officer Sean Johnson Memorial Highway. @TWHilliard @JimHughesOH
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Senators @StephanieKunze and @BurkeForOhio welcome @DublinSchools Trent Belli for being named the 2018-2019 All-Ohio Offensive Hockey Player of the Year. Maybe we will see him on the ice for @BlueJacketsNHL someday!
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The stories you’ll never hear… Senator @michaelrulli recently saved a man’s life in the aisle of his grocery store—knowing CPR and responding quickly, is why this photo could be taken just two days ago. Learn more about CPR training in Ohio: rdcrss.org/2Qc9dby
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Senator Schaffer honors Matt Duvall of @PNAthletics as the 2019 OHSAA Division I State Champion. @PLSD Congratulations @MattDuvall10, thanks for joining us today!
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Senate President @LarryObhof announced today the recommendation of State Representative @theresagavarone to fill the vacancy in Ohio’s 2nd State Senate District seat. Read more: goo.gl/Qrehme
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Senate President @LarryObhof announced he will appoint Senator @ElectMattDolan as Chair of the Senate Finance Committee, the panel responsible for managing Ohio’s biennial state budget bill. Read more: goo.gl/bbsTtu
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Today, we honor the @OSHP’s 85 years of dedicated service to provide a safe environment for the people of Ohio. Thank you to the many men and women who risk their lives to help others and thank you to the families who support them!
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Senate President @matthuffman1 receives his first of two Covid-19 vaccinations after becoming eligible. Click here to find a vaccine provider near you and to learn more about Ohio's Vaccination Program. vaccine.coronavirus.ohio.gov
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Retiring @MiamiUniversity Pres. David Hodge honored by the Senate: @Kevin_BaconOH @Bill_Beagle @BillColeyOH
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Meet the next President of the Ohio Senate on this week's President's Podcast. @Rob_McColley will serve as the Upper Chamber's new President starting with the 136th Ohio General Assembly in January 2025. YouTube: piped.video/yV8JqIthZ6M?si=fDKU… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7aq… The Views, The News, Excludes: ohiosenate.gov/news/on-the-r…
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Ohio’s legacy runs deep in American history! Three of the eight U.S. Presidents from Ohio once served in the Ohio Senate before becoming Commander-in-Chief: William Henry Harrison (9th President) James A. Garfield (20th President) Warren G. Harding (29th President) Ohio’s impact on the White House is undeniable. #PresidentsDay #OhioSenate
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Congratulations to @_zmattin02_ from @DeltaAthletics on winning the 2019 @OHSAASports Division II State Wrestling Championship. Recognized today on the Senate floor by Senator @Rob_McColley . Thanks for letting us celebrate with you! @PDY_Schools
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Congratulations to @SheridanGeneral's Sydney Bradley on your OHSAA gymnastics title and your excellence in the classroom! @PCTsports
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Congratulations to @cjeagles boy’s baseball team who won OHSAA Division II state title! Senator @SteveHuffmanOH honored their accomplishment before the Senate today! @CJEaglesSports @cjeaglesBB @OHSAASports
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Senator @michaelrulli urges anyone in the affected area who needs help evacuating the area to call 330-457-0733 or 330-457-2455. For other assistance, contact the Ohio Emergency Management Agency at (614) 889-7150. Read more: bit.ly/3wXR3x6
Praying for the people near the site of the train derailment in East Palestine. Thank you to the first responders for working overtime to keep people safe.
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Senator @JohnEklundOH recognizes the @KHSBomberSports football team for winning the 2018 Division III State Championship for the first time in school history.
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Thank you Senator @Sean_J_OBrien for your service, hard-work, and willingness to work on important issues with the @OhioSenateGOP! @OhioSenateDems
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🏛 Happy Ohio Statehood Day! On March 1, 1803, Ohio became the 17th state in the Union, shaping the future of America through innovation, leadership, and resilience. For 222 years, the Buckeye State has led the way and we celebrate our proud history and bright future. 📍 Pictured: The Ohio Senate Building, flying the Ohio flag high. #OhioStatehoodDay #BuckeyeState #OhioHistory #OhioSenate
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Senator Randy Gardner nominated by Governor-elect @MikeDeWine to serve as Chancellor of the Ohio Department of Higher Education. @OhioHigherEd
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Senate approves bill protecting children in Ohio at every stage of life. @ohiolife @KrisJordanOhio @prolifenews
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Senator @StephanieKunze recognizes Dublin Coffman High School wrestlers Seth Shumate, a senior, and Omar Ayoub, a sophomore, who won Division I state wrestling titles. @coffmanrocks @DublinCoffmanHS @DublinSchools
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Honoring the life and legacy of Senator Kirk Schuring. Watch the full memorial service: bit.ly/4eUvEbG
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Meet the Ohio Senate's new President. @Rob_McColley headlines the President's Podcast and talks income tax and property tax reform and why he stands with parents when it comes to the education of their sons and daughters. YouTube: piped.video/hd_2sQnhgfo?si=DueC… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/75w… The Views, The News, Excludes: ohiosenate.gov/news/on-the-r…
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WATCH: Senator @Rob_McColley drives home that Ohio's Constitution is a document deserving of protections from well-funded special interest groups. Learn more here: bit.ly/41BRnyO
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PSA from Senator @michaelrulli on the cleanup efforts following the train derailment in East Palestine.→bit.ly/3EbQUdw For more information and resources from the Columbiana County Health District, click here: columbiana-health.org/ @OhioEPA #EastPalestineIncident
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House Bill 197 includes essential support and flexibility for Ohio's schools and students during the #COVID19 health crisis. @OHEducation @OHdeptofhealth
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Senate leadership team at @GovMikeDeWine Inauguration. Looking forward to the new year and ongoing collegiality among members of the #UpperChamber. @OhioSenateGOP @ElectMattDolan @theresagavarone @Rob_McColley
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Senator @StephanieKunze honors State Champion Indoor Track and Field student athletes from @wcsdistrict! #worthingtonstrong #itsworthit Congratulations ladies!
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Gov. @JohnKasich makes his way to the stage to deliver the State of the State Address. #OHSOTS
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Congratulations @BluffsviewElem on being named a 2019 @NatlBlueRibbon School! Senator @StephanieKunze today joined the students, teachers & families to celebrate the school's achievement of 'excellence in education!' @wcsdistrict #ItsWorthIt
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Senator @StephanieKunze recognizes members of the @UA_Schools Swim Team for winning several events in the @OHSAASports Division I State Championship. Congratulations!
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Santa (@bobdhackett) & Senators @bobpetersonfarm, @Bill_Beagle, @peggylehner and @SteveWilsonOH spreading #OHSenateCheer to the incredibly strong kids @DaytonChildrens today.
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"Today doesn't feel right, without Jim Siegel here in our Chamber. He represented the very best of journalism. He took the time to establish relationships and gain a deep understanding of the facts, stories and people he wrote about." @LarryObhof @phrontpage @DispatchAlerts
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Governor @Schwarzenegger joins Senate President @LarryObhof and other legislative leaders today in recognition of the successful passage of SJR 5, which established a responsible, bipartisan map-making process for the drawing of Ohio's congressional districts.
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Today, we remember the true cost of freedom, honoring the brave servicemen and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect it. #MemorialDay #NeverForget
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🎙️The latest edition of The President's Podcast is live! President @matthuffman1 discusses House Bill 68 and plans to override Governor DeWine's veto. Liste now: bit.ly/4aMdPdT
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Senator @brennerforohio recognizes the Olentangy Orange High School Girls Wrestling Team as the 2022 Ohio High School Wrestling Coaches Association State Duals champions. @OrangeHS_AD @OlentangySD Congratulations ladies!
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Congratulations to @wcsdistrict Bluffsview Elementary on their championship archery team! @ThisWeekNews
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Ohio State athletes are back in the Senate today! Congratulations to the @OhioStateTFXC Women's Indoor Track and Field Big 10 champions. #gobucks #bigten
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Senator Schaffer recognizes the Pickerington Central High School Boys Basketball Team as the 2022 Division I state champions.🏀 @PLSD @PHSC_Tigers #PLSDProud Congrats!
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Senator @BillReineke recognizes Brody Conley from @tiffin_schools as a 2021 @OHSAASports Division II State Wrestling Champion. Congrats Brody!
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Today and every day, we remember.
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Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones!
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Senator @matthuffman1 honors a variety of teams from @MinsterAthletic for multiple state championship victories.
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Today #WeRemember the six million Jews and other victims of the Holocaust. We must never forget this chapter of history for ..."What is done cannot be undone, but one can prevent it happening again." -Anne Frank #HolocaustRemembranceDay
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Senator @StephanieKunze recognizes the @DublinCoffmanHS Girls Lacrosse Team for winning the 2021 OHSAA Division I State Championship.
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Today is #EmancipationDay in OH commemorating a proclamation made by Lincoln on 9/22/1862 requiring all states to abandon & abolish slavery.
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Senator @Rob_McColley recognizes High School Track and Field State Champions from his district..Congratulations to you all! @OHSAASports, @carlee_siefker @LPschools @LC_Tigers @lctrack_field
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Senator @StephanieKunze honors the Upper Arlington High School Girls and Boys Water Polo teams as 2021 State Champions! @ua_highschool @UAHSAthletics @Girls_Aquatics @UAMensAquatics
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Senator @StephanieKunze recognizes Patti Schlaegel (@pschlaegel) of Granby Elementary School in Worthington for being named the National Distinguished Principal of the Year by the National Assoc. of Elementary School Principals! @GranbyGators @wcsdistrict
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Next up: Sen @Bill_Beagle recognizes @MiamiEastHS Girls Volleyball team on winning the Division III state championship.
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Senator @StephanieKunze recognizes Joy Grubbs of Hilliard Station Sixth Grade School for being named the 2019 Ohio Educational Theater Association Teacher of the Year. @HilliardStation Congratulations Joy!
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Senator @SteveHuffmanOH congratulates @cjeagles Coach Mike Barhorst who is the OHSAA Division II Baseball Coach of the Year...retiring after 20 years of investing in the lives of CJ student athletes! @CJEaglesSports @cjeaglesBB @OHSAASports
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Senator @StephanieKunze recognizes @UA_Schools girls 200-yard freestyle relay team and Caroline Porterfield as 2021 OHSAA Division I State Swimming Champions. Congratulations!
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Thank you for your years of dedicated service to the people of Ohio, Senator @BillColeyOH!
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