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For so many Ohioans, giving up dollars at the bargaining table now in exchange for contributions to a pension fund, and the promise of a secure retirement in the future, has been the reality for many years. So when those pensions were threatened, and retirees and workers were facing cuts to their retirement benefits that […]

The rest of the world is finally recognizing what the people of Ohio already know – Ohio workers are the future of the auto industry. Honda saw that future when they decided to build a new battery plant in Fayette County and retool three other Ohio plants for electric vehicle production. This historic investment is […]

All too often I hear from Ohioans who have been abused by our financial system, which is set up to benefit the biggest banks, at the expense of pretty much everyone else.  It’s why last year, after I took over as chair of the Banking and Housing Committee, we started the annual tradition of bringing […]

We have seen too many tragedies in Ohio and around the country that have broken the trust between law enforcement and the communities they swear an oath to protect and serve. The arrival of an officer on the scene should be a cause for relief – not more anxiety.  That’s why I’ve joined my colleagues […]

WASHINGTON D.C. – In a new Wall Street Journal opinion piece, Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio), senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, details concerns with a new tax on manufacturing, or “book tax” in the Democrats’ latest reckless tax and spending bill. Portman discussed his concerns with the new tax hike, including the fact that […]

While the rest of us run from danger, firefighters and police officers and other first responders run toward it. That work often comes at a cost to their health. Ohio firefighters and other first responders wear their bodies out protecting our families and communities.  These public servants are often forced to retire early, before becoming […]

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following statement Monday after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released operational statistics showing that with three months left in the fiscal year, 2022 has already broken the record for the highest number of border […]

In Ohio, we’ve had too many cases of companies closing down and giving workers barely any notice that they’re losing their jobs.  Many workers find out with an email in their inboxes or a post on social media that they’ve lost their jobs and not to show up for work the next day. Workers deserve […]

This month, we celebrated Flag Day. In a few weeks, Ohioans and Americans across the country will celebrate Independence Day, often with parades and visits to monuments and memorials, where they’ll proudly wave American flags. But right now, the flags flying at military installations and other government offices often don’t reflect the values that our […]

Servicemembers put their lives and their health on the line to keep us safe. Even those who come home sometimes face long-term health risks from their service.  And too often, we have not gotten these veterans the care and the benefits that they earned and deserve – particularly those exposed to toxic substances while serving […]