COLUMBUS — State Senator John Eklund today announced the Ohio Senate approved a state budget that includes a $1.4 billion tax cut for small businesses and makes the largest investment in public education in the last decade. The two-year, $61.8 billion budget also provides funding for state agencies and departments, as well as health and human services for Ohioans in need.

COLUMBUS — State Senator John Eklund presented a Senate Proclamation this afternoon to a group of students from Chardon High School as part of the Ohio Youth-Led Prevention Network Rally. The event, which drew hundreds of teens from across the state, was held to encourage Ohio’s youth to avoid drug and alcohol abuse.

COLUMBUS — During today’s Senate session, State Senator John Eklund presented Arthur Baldwin with a resolution honoring his 46 years of service to the Village of Waite Hill as Mayor. Baldwin, a U.S. Army veteran, was first elected as Mayor in 1966.

COLUMBUS — During Wednesday’s Senate session, State Senator John Eklund recognized two area students for winning the Division II State Wrestling Championship in their respective weight classes. Anthony Tutolo – a junior at Lake Catholic High School – won the title in the 126-pound class, while Perry High School student Billy Miller was crowned champion in the heavyweight division.