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Counties: Athens, Coshocton, Guernsey, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Washington |
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Jimmy Stewart (R)
Senator
Throughout his tenure in the General Assembly, State Senator Jimmy Stewart has put a strong emphasis on constituent service, working to respond to hundreds of letters, phone calls and emails each week and help the residents of Southeast Ohio navigate state government services. He also travels his district often to attend local events and knock on doors to talk face-to-face with families, business owners, workers, teachers, local government leaders and many others about state and local issues. In fact, his 1995 Geo Prizm recently surpassed 465,000 miles and still runs on its original engine. Jimmy uses this important feedback from constituents to help guide his policy decisions in Columbus and address concerns in the region.
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Senator Snapshot
| Hometown: Albany |
| Party: Republican |
| Elected Experience: State Senator since 2009; State Representative, 2003-2008; Athens City Auditor, 1998-2002; Athens City Councilman, 1998 |
| Current Term: Expires December 2012; Eligible to run for another four-year term |
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Senate Building 1 Capitol Square, Ground Floor Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: (614) 466-8076 Email: SD20@senate.state.oh.us |
| Primary Sponsor | SB 19 | SB 35 | SB 79 | SB 85 | SB 111 | SB 181 | SB 223 | SB 234 |
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| Primary Sponsor | SCR 10 | SR 64 | SR 74 | SR 112 | SR 114 | SR 206 | SR 208 | SR 236 |
| 07.20.2010 | |
| Stewart announces release of state grants to support energy research, business development efforts at OU | |
| Columbus - State Senator Jimmy Stewart announced today that the state Controlling Board recently approved $725,000 in grants to help further promising renewable energy research at Ohio University and foster entrepreneurship, business growth and job creation in southeast Ohio and other parts of the state. | |
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| 05.26.2010 | |
| Stewart recognizes OU 'Faculty Innovator' on Ohio Senate floor | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - State Senator Jimmy Stewart presented a resolution on the Ohio Senate floor yesterday to Isreal Urieli, an associate professor of mechanical engineering at Ohio University, who was recently chosen as one of 10 college and university faculty members from across the state to receive the Ohio Board of Regents' 2010 Faculty Innovator Award for his work to integrate technology into his thermodynamics class and help make course materials more affordable for his students. Read more... |
| 05.20.2010 | |
| Senate approves Stewart bill to promote use of renewable energy resources in Ohio homes | |
| Columbus - The Ohio Senate approved a key proposal this week sponsored by State Senator Jimmy Stewart which would expand a program designed to encourage the use of renewable energy technologies in homes across Ohio. | |
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| 05.20.2010 | |
| Stewart urges designation of BrickStreet BBQ contest as official state championship | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - State Senator Jimmy Stewart, who is vice chairman of the Senate State & Local Government & Veterans Affairs Committee, gave sponsor testimony before the committee this week on Senate Bill 234, legislation that would designate the annual BrickStreet BBQ contest in Marietta as the official state barbeque championship. Read more... |
| 05.19.2010 | |
| Stewart, Goyal launch bipartisan College Access and Economic Opportunity Caucus | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - State Senator Jimmy Stewart and State Representative Jay Goyal joined forces this morning at the Ohio Statehouse to announce the formation of an innovation, first-of-its-kind College Access and Economic Opportunity Caucus. Read more... |
| 05.11.2010 | |
| Stewart recognizes OU men's basketball team on Ohio Senate floor | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - State Senator Jimmy Stewart presented a resolution to the Ohio University men's basketball team on the Ohio Senate floor this afternoon for winning the MAC Championship and upsetting the Georgetown University Hoyas in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Read more... |
| 05.11.2010 | |
| Stewart announces approval of Thomas Edison grant to support business growth at OU Innovation Center | |
| Columbus - State Senator Jimmy Stewart announced today that the state Controlling Board approved the release of a $50,000 Thomas Edison Program grant for the Ohio University Innovation Center to help support the growth of high-tech companies, promote the development of new products and bring investment and jobs to communities in southeast Ohio and other parts of the state. | |
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| 05.04.2010 | |
| Stewart appointed to state panel working to combat prescription drug abuse in Ohio | |
| Columbus - State Senator Jimmy Stewart was recently appointed by Senate President Bill Harris to serve on a key state panel charged with developing solutions to combat a growing and deadly epidemic of prescription drug abuse in Ohio. | |
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| 04.19.2010 | |
| Stewart announces approval of state loan to support expansion of Farrar Scientific in Marietta | |
| Columbus - State Senator Jimmy Stewart announced today that the state Controlling Board approved a $235,870 advanced energy loan to help Farrar Scientific, LLC expand their manufacturing operations and create 20 new jobs in Marietta. | |
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| 04.19.2010 | |
| Stewart announces release of state capital funds for security upgrades at Noble Correctional Institution | |
| Columbus - State Senator Jimmy Stewart announced today that the state Controlling Board approved the release of more than $128,000 in state capital funds to complete much-needed security upgrades at Noble Correctional Institution in Caldwell. | |
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| 04.13.2010 | |
| Stewart announces funding for local energy efficiency projects | |
| Columbus - State Senator Jimmy Stewart announced today that the Ohio Department of Development recently awarded more than $3.2 million in grants funded through the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to help counties and cities in southeast Ohio make their buildings more energy efficient and save local taxpayers thousands of dollars per year. | |
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| 03.30.2010 | |
| Stewart introduces bill designed to better monitor transmission of Ohio's water resources | |
| Columbus - Concerned about reports that some local water systems in Ohio are unable to account for more than 25 percent of their treated water, State Senator Jimmy Stewart introduced legislation today that is designed to ensure water customers in the state are better informed about how their water supply is managed, while working to help monitor and conserve this valuable resource. | |
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| 03.16.2010 | |
| Stewart encourages local college graduates to apply for legislative internship program | |
| Columbus - State Senator Jimmy Stewart today announced that the Ohio Legislative Service Commission is currently accepting applications for its 13-month legislative internship program, which is designed to give college graduates an opportunity to get hands-on experience working in the Ohio Legislature and prepare them for careers in politics, government, law and many other related fields. | |
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| 03.08.2010 | |
| Stewart announces release of Third Frontier dollars to support fuel cell development at Hocking College | |
| Columbus - State Senator Jimmy Stewart today announced that the state Controlling Board approved the release of $490,000 through the Ohio Third Frontier Fuel Cell Program to support a partnership between Hocking College and NexTech Materials, Inc. to develop and commercialize a new family of solid oxide fuel cells that can efficiently and cleanly convert hydrocarbon fuels to electric power. | |
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| 03.04.2010 | |
| Governor's 3C rail plan threatens to put Ohio on a runaway train of spending, debt | |
| Guest column by State Senator Jimmy Stewart | |
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| 02.19.2010 | |
| Stewart announces grants for local health services | |
| Columbus - Senator Stewart announced today that the Ohio Department of Health recently awarded more than $136,000 in grants to public health departments and medical centers in Morgan, Muskingum and Washington counties to help improve access to dental care for those in need and increase immunization levels for young children. | |
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| 02.11.2010 | |
| Beginning of 2010 busy time in Senate | |
| Guest column by State Senator Jimmy Stewart | |
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| 02.09.2010 | |
| Stewart appointed to committee studying state child care services | |
| Columbus - Senator Stewart was recently appointed by Senate President Bill Harris to serve on a bipartisan panel charged with conducting a comprehensive review of publicly-funded child care services in Ohio. | |
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| 02.08.2010 | |
| Stewart announces release of Clean Ohio funds to support Theisen West redevelopment project | |
| Columbus - Senator Stewart announced today that the state Controlling Board approved the release of a Clean Ohio Assistance Fund grant worth more than $92,000 to help the Athens County Port Authority conduct an environmental assessment at the former Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Power site on Poston Road, with the goal of marketing the property for future commericial and industrial development. | |
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| 02.08.2010 | |
| Stewart announces release of grants to improve housing for low-income families in Southeast Ohio | |
| Columbus - Senator Stewart announced today that the state Controlling Board approved the release of more than $346,000 in grants from the Ohio Housing Trust Fund to help local non-profit housing organizations complete emergency home repairs and handicapped-accessibility upgrades as well as provide down payment assistance for low-income families and individuals in the 20th Senate District. | |
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| 02.08.2010 | |
| Stewart announces release of state funds for projects at Cambridge Developmental Center | |
| Columbus - Senator Stewart announced today that the state Controlling Board approved the release of state capital funds to help complete needed projects at the Cambridge Developmental Center. | |
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| 02.05.2010 | |
| Stewart announces grants for health services in Southeast Ohio | |
| Columbus - Senator Stewart announced today that the Ohio Department of Health recently awarded more than $1.1 million in grants to universities and county health departments in Southeast Ohio to help enhance screening for mental illness, improve access to dental care for area children and work to reduce premature deaths from chronic illnesses, such as heart disease, obesity, diabetes and cancer, that are caused by smoking, poor nutrition and other factors. | |
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| 02.05.2010 | |
| Stewart announces state grants for litter clean up in Southeast Ohio | |
| Columbus - Senator Stewart announced today that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources' Division of Recycling & Litter Prevention recently awarded nearly $7,000 in grants to communities in the 20th Senate District to support local litter clean-up efforts. | |
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| 01.13.2010 | |
| Stewart introduces bill designed to promote use of advanced energy in Ohio homes | |
| Columbus - Senator Stewart recently introduced Senate Bill 223, legislation that would expand an important program designed to encourage the use of clean, renewable energy resources in Ohio homes. | |
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| 01.13.2010 | |
| Ohio Senate approves Stewart bill designed to reclaim abandoned mines, clean environment | |
| Columbus - The Ohio Senate yesterday unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Senator Stewart designed to accelerate the reclamation of abandoned mines across Ohio and improve the long-term health of our environment. | |
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| 01.11.2010 | |
| Stewart announces release of state grant to support growth of Thermo Fisher in Washington County | |
| Columbus - Senator Stewart announced today that the state Controlling Board approved the release of a $190,000 Rapid Outreach Grant to help Thermo Fisher Scientific Asheville, LLC purchase new machinery and equipment as part of the company's plan to consolidate operations in Marietta. The project will create 116 full-time jobs and retain 480 existing positions in Washington County. | |
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| 01.07.2010 | |
| Stewart encourages local students to apply for legislative scholarship program | |
| Columbus - Senator Stewart today encouraged local high school seniors to apply for college tuition assistance through the Ohio Association of Career Colleges and Schools' Legislative Scholarship Program. The OACCS, in cooperation with the Ohio General Assembly and 48 participating career colleges and schools across the state, is offering more than 260 scholarships worth nearly $1 million for students pursuing post-secondary training for careers in business, law, technology, medicine, criminal justice, education and a variety of other professions. | |
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| 12.14.2009 | |
| Stewart announces release of Clean Ohio Assistance funds for work at former GNB site in Zanesville | |
| Columbus - Senator Stewart announced today that the state Controlling Board approved the release of a $204,747 Clean Ohio Assistance Fund grant to help the City of Zanesville conduct an environmental assessment at the former GNB site on Moxahala Avenue with the goal of expanding the city's adjacent wastewater treatment facility. | |
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| 12.03.2009 | |
| Stewart bill seeks to rehabilitate abandoned mines, protect rights of property owners | |
| Columbus - Senator Stewart gave sponsor testimony this week in the Senate Environment & Natural Resources Committee on Senate Bill 181, legislation that seeks to encourage reclamation of abandoned mines across Ohio by granting landowners much-needed legal protection when providing access to mines on their property. | |
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| 12.01.2009 | |
| Stewart announces state assistance for expansion of Coll Materials, creation of 50 jobs in Zanesville | |
| Columbus - Senator Stewart announced today that the state Controlling Board recently approved the release of $625,000 in state grants and loans to help Coll Materials Exchange purchase new machinery and equipment to expand production capacity and hire 50 full-time workers at their 48,000 square-foot facility in Zanesville. | |
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| 10.28.2009 | |
| Stewart honors local military heroes | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - Senator Stewart recently recognized two local military heroes on the Ohio Senate floor for their brave and decorated service to our country. Read more... |
| 10.28.2009 | |
| Stewart recognized by Washington County Developmental Disabilities Council | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - Senator Stewart recently received the Washington County Developmental Disabilities Council-Center for Public Policy's 2009 Public Policy Advocacy award for his ongoing work in the General Assembly to support legislation important to people with disabilities. Read more... |
| 10.21.2009 | |
| Stewart announces release of state funds to support redevelopment of OU RTVC Building | |
| Columbus - Senator Stewart announced that the state Controlling Board approved the release of $883,531 in state capital funds on October 19 to support the redevelopment of the Ohio University College of Communication's Radio, Television and Communication Building. | |
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| 10.15.2009 | |
| Issue 1 could impact Ohio military families, state budget | |
| Column by State Senator Jimmy Stewart | |
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| 10.05.2009 | |
| Letter to the Editor from State Senator Jimmy Stewart | |
| Senator Stewart discusses the impact of the Supreme Court's ruling in favor of LetOhioVote.org and Governor Strickland's recent proposal to freeze a portion of the 21-percent income tax cut that the General Assembly approved in 2005. | |
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| 09.29.2009 | |
| Stewart announces release of state grants for park improvements in Southeast Ohio | |
| Columbus - Senator Stewart announced on September 29 that the state Controlling Board approved the release of more than $140,000 in NatureWorks grants through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to support several key parks and recreation projects in Southeast Ohio. | |
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| 09.15.2009 | |
| Stewart announces grants for local health agencies | |
| Columbus - Senator Stewart announced on September 15 that the Ohio Department of Health recently awarded more than $2.3 million in grants to hospitals, universities, nonprofit organizations and health departments in Southeast Ohio to support emergency preparedness, child and family health services, tobacco prevention and other important public health efforts. | |
| Read more... Grants | |
| 09.14.2009 | |
| Stewart announces state funding for improvements to mental health facilities in Southeast Ohio | |
| Columbus - Senator Stewart announced on September 14 that the state Controlling Board approved the release of $35,000 in state capital funds through the Ohio Department of Health to make needed improvements to mental health facilities in Southeast Ohio. | |
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| 09.14.2009 | |
| Stewart announces grant for Voith Hydro expansion in Monroe County, creation of 40 new jobs | |
| Columbus - Senator Stewart announced on September 14 that the state Controlling Board approved the release of a $100,000 Rapid Outreach Grant through the Ohio Department of Development to support a major expansion of Voith Hydro in Monroe County. | |
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| 09.14.2009 | |
| Stewart announces grant for Intrust Transportation expansion in Coshocton, creation of 40 new jobs | |
| Columbus - Senator Stewart announced on September 14 that the state Controlling Board approved the release of a $20,000 Rapid Outreach Grant through the Ohio Department of Development to support the expansion of Intrust Corportation in Coshocton. | |
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| 09.14.2009 | |
| Stewart announces state funding for OU airport, Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare | |
| Columbus - Senator Stewart announced on September 14 that the state Controlling Board approved the release of more than $250,000 for projects in Athens County. | |
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| 09.03.2009 | |
| Stewart appointed to Senate Energy & Public Utilities Committee | |
| Columbus - Ohio Senate President Bill Harris recently appointed Senator Stewart to serve on the Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee for the remainder of the 128th General Assembly, giving him a key voice in the policy discussion about the future of energy production in Ohio and its impact on the accessibility, affordability and reliability of electricity service for Ohio consumers. | |
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| 08.10.2009 | |
| Stewart announces Third Frontier grant funding for technology internships in Southeast Ohio | |
| Columbus - Senator Stewart announced on August 10 that the state Controlling Board approved the release of nearly $41,000 in Ohio Third Frontier grant money to help fund 13 college internships at high-tech businesses in Southeast Ohio through the Third Frontier Internship Program. | |
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| 07.23.2009 | |
| State budget bad deal for Appalachia, bad deal for Ohio | |
| Column by State Senator Jimmy Stewart | |
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| 07.07.2009 | |
| Stewart secures Governor's approval of legislation to remove mental retardation from name of public agencies | |
| Columbus - On July 7, Governor Ted Strickland signed Senate Bill 79, legislation sponsored by Senator Stewart, which removes “mental retardation” from the name of county and state agencies in Ohio. | |
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| 06.23.2009 | |
| Listening to constituents is vital to my job as a state senator | |
| Column by State Senator Jimmy Stewart | |
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| 05.23.2009 | |
| Stewart appointed to coal development advisory committee | |
| Columbus - Senator Stewart was appointed by Senate President Bill Harris in May to serve on a committee of legislators, coal industry representatives, mine workers, manufacturers, utilities and environmental groups charged with helping the Director of the Ohio Coal Development Office encourage the development and implementation of clean coal technologies in Ohio. | |
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| 04.17.2009 | |
| Senator Stewart urging Congress to protect Ohio retirees from impending tax trap | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - Senator Stewart joined Congressmen Pat Tiberi and Jim Jordan and State Representative Josh Mandel at a news conference on April 17 to call on the federal government to fix a problem created by passage of the federal stimulus bill that if not addressed, could stick Ohio retirees with an unexpected tax bill for 2009. Read more... |