Frank LaRose (R)
Senator
State Senator Frank LaRose is currently serving his first term in the Ohio Senate. He represents the people of the 27th Ohio Senate District, which encompasses portions of Summit County. A decorated Army veteran, Frank now brings his real-world experience, energy and passion to the Ohio General Assembly. He knows that Ohio needs to live within its means and spend its money wisely without expecting working families to bear more of the burden.
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Senator Snapshot
| Hometown: Copley |
| Party: Republican |
| Elected Experience: State Senator since 2011 |
| Current Term: Expires December 2014; Eligible to run for another four-year term |
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Senate Building 1 Capitol Square, 2nd Floor Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: (614) 466-4823 Email: SD27@senate.state.oh.us |
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Energy and Public Utilities Highways and Transportation (Vice Chair) Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (Chair) Judiciary State and Local Government and Veterans Affairs |
| Primary Sponsor | SB 151 | SB 166 | SB 176 | SB 203 | SB 226 | SB 255 | SB 259 | SB 271 |
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| Primary Sponsor | SR 125 | SR 133 |
| 02.02.2012 | |
| LaRose announces funding for Barberton project | |
| COLUMBUS - State Senator Frank LaRose has announced that $289,312 will be made available for an environmental assesment of the former Seiberling Industrial property in the City of Barberton. The project, which will be made available through Clean Ohio Assistance funding, garnered approval from the State Controlling Board on Monday. | |
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| 01.20.2012 | |
| LaRose addresses Barberton-South Summit Chamber of Commerce | |
 Download High Resolution Image | COLUMBUS - State Senator Frank LaRose recently addressed members of the Barberton-South Summit Chamber of Commerce at a luncheon hosted by the group. Read more . . . |
| 01.13.2012 | |
| Senator LaRose to hold district office hours | |
| COLUMBUS - State Senator Frank LaRose will hold open office hours throughout the district on Saturday, January 21. | |
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| 01.19.2012 | |
| GUEST COLUMN New year brings new approach to business in Ohio | |
| Guest Column by State Senator Frank LaRose | |
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| 12.21.2011 | |
| GUEST COLUMN Respecting the Fallen | |
| My first year serving our community in the Ohio Senate has taught me much, but perhaps the most important lesson was that many of the best ideas for Ohio's future come from people like you. From suggestions on tax reform and job creation to common sense ideas for sparking our economy, the opinions that you share with me continue to shape the work I do for you in Columbus. | |
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| 12.13.2011 | |
| 12.13.11 Courageous Silver Lake cub scout honored by Senate | |
 Download High Resolution Image | COLUMBUS - State Senator Frank LaRose today presented a Senate Resolution to Daniel Green, an 8 year-old cub scout from Silver Lake. Read more . . . |
| 12.05.2011 | |
| 12.05.11 LaRose announces district office hours for December | |
| COLUMBUS - State Senator Frank LaRose will hold open office hours throughout the district on Saturday, December 10. | |
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| 10.11.2011 | |
| Senator LaRose to hold district office hours | |
| Columbus - State Senator Frank LaRose will hold open office hours throughout the district on Saturday, October 15. | |
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| 07.01.2011 | |
| Alcoa makes $21 million investment into 'green' recycling process | |
| Columbus- Today Senator Frank LaRose took part in an event announcing that Alcoa will invest $21 million toward the expansion of B&C Research, part of Alcoa's Wheel and Transportation Products business. LaRose applauded the company's expansion into Barberton, Ohio. The initiative is expected to create 30 full-time jobs while protecting 350 existing positions. | |
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| 06.08.2011 | |
| Senate eliminates historic shortfall without raising taxes | |
| Columbus- The Ohio Senate passed a balanced, reform-minded state budget today that reduces spending and eliminates a projected $8 billion shortfall without raising taxes. | |
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| 05.27.2011 | |
| Senator LaRose announces passage of bill that will help military personnel involved in child custody cases | |
| Columbus- State Senator Frank LaRose announced that the Ohio Senate voted Wednesday to approve House Bill 121, legislation that addresses special custody concerns impacting Ohio's military families. Senator LaRose sponsored companion legislation in the Senate. | |
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| 05.12.2011 | |
| Legislative trade mission to Israel will encourage global investment in Ohio | |
| Columbus-Continuing a focus on job creation and Ohio's economic recovery, State Representatives Cliff Rosenberger (R-Clarksville), John Adams (R-Sidney) and Peter Beck (R-Mason), along with State Senator Frank LaRose , will soon travel to Israel to speak with various company leaders and government officials to encourage investment in Ohio's aerospace industry. | |
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| 05.06.2011 | |
| Senator LaRose appointed to Clean Ohio Council | |
| Columbus- State Senator Frank LaRose announced today he has been appointed to the Clean Ohio Council by Ohio Senate President Tom Niehaus (R- New Richmond). The panel is tasked with selecting projects that will receive grants and low-interest loans from the Clean Ohio Fund. First authorized in 2000 and renewed by voters in 2008, the Clean Ohio Fund provides funding that assists communities in cleaning and repurposing brownfields and vacant lots in industrial areas so they can be used for future economic development opportunities. The program also supports the preservation of green spaces and farmland throughout the state. | |
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| 04.21.2011 | |
| LaRose introduces bill to help Ohio's military parents | |
| Columbus- State Senator Frank LaRose today introduced Senate Bill 151, legislation that seeks to address the inequities in Ohio law regarding child custody and visitation rights when a parent is deployed as part of their military service. | |
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| 03.23.2011 | |
| Senate approves job-sustaining transportation infrastructure investment to advance economic recovery | |
| Columbus - The Ohio Senate took decisive action today to advance the state's economic recovery through a plan to invest in its job-sustaining transportation system. | |
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| 03.23.2011 | |
| Senator LaRose applauds PUCO decision on rules regarding private commercial vehicles | |
| Columbus- State Senator Frank LaRose applauds the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio's (PUCO) decision to rescind unnecessarily stringent rules that would have applied to some motor vehicles weighing between 10,001 and 26,000 pounds. The PUCO had twice delayed active enforcement of the rules after concerns were raised by legislators and citizens. This issue was brought to Sen. LaRose's attention by a constituent who wrote him a letter detailing the harmful impact the regulations would have on his small business. | |
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| 03.03.2011 | |
| Statement from Senator Frank LaRose on Senate Bill 5 | |
| Columbus - State Senator Frank LaRose issued the following statement today regarding the passage of Senate Bill 5: "Acknowledging that our state faces an unprecedented fiscal crisis, I stood on principal yesterday and voted for Senate Bill 5. This bill helps restore balance to the public employee collective bargaining process, while also protecting the rights of our state's hardworking public service employees. | |
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| 02.25.2011 | |
| Senator LaRose recognizes University of Akron men's soccer team on winning 2010 National Championship | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus- State Senator Frank LaRose recently recognized the University of Akron men's soccer team on winning the 2010 National Championship, joining State Senator Tom Sawyer (D- Akron) in presenting the team and head coach Caleb Porter with a resolution on the floor of the Ohio Senate. Read more... |
| 01.31.2011 | |
| LaRose announces release of state funds in support of job creation at PRC Medical | |
| Columbus- Senator Frank LaRose today announced the state Controlling Board approved the release of a $1.7 million Innovation Ohio Loan to PRC Medical, LLC in Akron in support of the company's efforts to create new software for the healthcare industry, a project that is expected to create 126 new jobs and retain 60 others. | |
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| 01.27.2011 | |
| Frank LaRose announces committee assignments for 129th General Assembly | |
| Columbus- Senator Frank LaRose today announced his committee assignments for the 129th General Assembly, including being named vice-chair of the Highways and Transportation Committee. As vice-chair, LaRose will be charged with helping to responsibly allocate billions of dollars for critical transportation projects via the state Transportation budget as well as examine other transportation-related issues. | |
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| 01.03.2011 | |
| Frank LaRose sworn in as member of the Ohio Senate | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus- During opening day ceremonies today for the 129th General Assembly, Frank LaRose (R- Akron) was officially sworn in as the State Senator for the 27th Ohio Senate District, which encompasses portions of Summit County. A decorated Army veteran, Frank now brings his real-world experience, energy and passion to the Ohio General Assembly, where he will work to ensure that Ohio lives within its means and spends its money wisely without placing additional burdens on businesses and working families. Read more... |