It is an honor to serve you as the leader of the Ohio Senate. As we finish out 2019 and prepare for the new year, I would like to take this opportunity to update you on the work that we have done in the Senate over the past 12 months. I am proud of what […]
Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof, Special to Richland Source
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Obhof: Getting red tape out of the way
Ohio’s biennial budget, signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine in July, contains the most significant regulatory reforms in recent history. For the next four years, when a state agency proposes a new regulation, it must also come forward with a plan to repeal two existing regulations. I was proud to sponsor this rule, which […]
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Obhof: A budget that invests in Ohio and protects taxpayers
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 choices about tax policy, the size and scope […]
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Obhof: I’ll see you at the fair
We are heading into one of my favorite times of the year, when agricultural communities come together at fairs throughout the State of Ohio. My family and I look forward to visiting the Medina, Richland, Holmes and Ashland county fairs and Ohio State Fair over the next several weeks. County fairs bring back fond memories […]
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Recognizing the sacrifices that made America great
The month of May brings a flurry of activity as school winds down and summer activities begin. But it is also an important month of remembrance. Days have been established at the state and national levels reminding us of the sacrifices made by the men and women who have served our communities and our country. […]
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Obhof: Ohio reports record number new business filings, lowest unemployment rate in 18 years
COLUMBUS — Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) applauded recent announcements of record new business filings and a dropping unemployment rate as evidence the state’s pro-growth economic policies continue to propel Ohio forward. March reporting showed the state recorded the most new business filings in a single month in state history, with 13,747 entities filing to […]
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Obhof: State Senate unveils priorities focused on creating opportunities for Ohioans
It is a busy time in the Ohio Senate. The 133rd General Assembly is underway, with new bills being introduced and new legislative committees beginning their work. I recently joined my colleagues to announce the Senate’s legislative priorities. We discussed the issues that matter most to Ohioans. We set out a vision for accomplishing our […]
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Larry Obhof: Working for the People of Ohio
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. I have been honored to represent the people of the 22nd Senate District since 2011. […]