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Counties: Clinton, Fayette, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence (part), Pickaway (part), Pike, Ross, Vinton |
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John Carey (R)
Senator
State Senator John Carey represents the 17th Senate District, which includes Clinton, Fayette, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Pike, Ross, Vinton and portions of Lawrence and Pickaway County. Before coming to the Senate in 2003, he served four terms as the State Representative for the 94th House District. A lifelong resident of Wellston, John has stayed true to his roots throughout his legislative career, fighting to make Southern Ohio a more attractive place for economic growth, improve educational opportunities for local students and better the quality of life in the region. This hard work has earned him a reputation as one of the most dedicated, effective and intelligent members of the General Assembly.
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Senator Snapshot
| Hometown: Wellston |
| Party: Republican |
| Elected Experience: State Senator since 2003; State Representative, 1995-2002; Mayor of Wellston, 1988-1994 |
| Current Term: Expires December 2010; Not eligible to run for another four-year term |
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Senate Building 1 Capitol Square, 1st Floor Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: (614) 466-8156 Email: SD17@senate.state.oh.us |
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Agriculture Education Finance and Financial Institutions (Chair) Joint Legislative Ethics Committee Rules State Controlling Board State and Local Government and Veterans Affairs |
| Primary Sponsor | SB 2 | SB 20 | SB 101 | SB 155 | SB 214 | SB 254 | SB 256 |
| Primary Sponsor | SCR 18 | SR 34 | SR 108 | SR 119 | SR 157 | SR 169 | SR 174 | SR 212 |
| 07.30.2010 | |
| Illegal immigration legislation considered in Ohio | |
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| 07.26.2010 | |
| Are we economically distressed? | |
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| 07.20.2010 | |
| Carey announces release of Clean Ohio funds to support redevelopment of Textron property in Wilmington | |
| Columbus - State Senator John Carey announced today that the state Controlling Board approved the release of a $1,850,753 Clean Ohio Revitalization Fund grant yesterday to help the City of Wilmington clean up and redevelop the Kautex Textron property on South Nelson Avenue. | |
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| 07.19.2010 | |
| Carey to hold open door session in Vinton County | |
| Columbus - State Senator John Carey will hold an open door session at the Vinton County Fair on Friday, July 30th from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
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| 07.19.2010 | |
| Carey to hold open door session in Jackson County | |
| Columbus - State Senator John Carey will hold an open door session at the Jackson County Fair on Friday, July 23rd from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
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| 07.16.2010 | |
| Education is key to success of Ohio's workforce, economy | |
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| 07.12.2010 | |
| Health care, agriculture are major drivers of Ohio's economy | |
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| 07.02.2010 | |
| It's all about jobs | |
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| 06.25.2010 | |
| On July 4th, we remember the price of our freedom and honor those who pay it | |
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| 06.18.2010 | |
| Senate debates speeding tickets, prison privatization | |
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| 06.16.2010 | |
| Carey announces release of state funds for construction of new wastewater treatment facility at Lake Hope State Park | |
| Columbus - State Senator John Carey announced today that the state Controlling Board recently approved the release of nearly $2.6 million in state capital funds to support the construction of a new wastewater treatment facility and sewer collection system at Lake Hope State Park. | |
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| 06.14.2010 | |
| Issues swirl at the Statehouse | |
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| 06.04.2010 | |
| Senate works to ensure transparency in campaign spending | |
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| 05.29.2010 | |
| Casino bill should not overreach | |
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| 05.27.2010 | |
| Carey honors Wilmington College track champion on Ohio Senate floor | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - State Senator John Carey presented a resolution on the Ohio Senate floor this afternoon to Wilmington College track star, Callen Martin, for winning the 55-meter dash at the 2010 NCAA Division III Indoor Track National Championship. Callen, who is a native of Finneytown, Ohio, was joined on the floor by Wilmington College Athletic Director, Terry Rupert. Read more... |
| 05.22.2010 | |
| Legislature approves Home First expansion | |
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| 05.19.2010 | |
| Carey ushers Home First bill through Senate | |
| Columbus - State Senator John Carey spoke on the Ohio Senate floor yesterday afternoon in support of House Bill 398, bipartisan legislation sponsored by State Representatives Peggy Lehner and Deborah Newcomb, which would expand eligibility for Ohio's Home First program in an effort to give more Ohioans the freedom to choose their ideal health care setting and help save the state millions of dollars per year. Senator Carey introduced similar legislation - Senate Bill 214 - with State Senator Dale Miller last November. | |
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| 05.17.2010 | |
| Beware of scams | |
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| 05.10.2010 | |
| Teachers, bus drivers deserve our appreciation | |
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| 05.02.2010 | |
| Clean drinking water should be state priority | |
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| 04.27.2010 | |
| Carey pledges to work to address Masco situation | |
| Columbus - State Senator John Carey issued the following statement today in response to the news that Masco Corporation will discontinue operations at its facilities in Waverly and Seal Township in Pike County in 2011. | |
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| 04.26.2010 | |
| Rail contract does not pass the smell test | |
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| 04.22.2010 | |
| Carey to hold open door session in McArthur | |
| Columbus - State Senator John Carey will hold an open door session in Vinton County on Wednesday, April 28 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Vinton County Courthouse, 100 E. Main Street, McArthur. | |
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| 04.22.2010 | |
| Carey to hold open door session in South Point | |
| Columbus - State Senator John Carey will hold an open door session in Lawrence County on Thursday, April 29 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Greater Lawrence County Area Chamber of Commerce located at 216 Collins Avenue, South Point. | |
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| 04.22.2010 | |
| Carey to hold open door session in Gallipolis | |
| Columbus - State Senator John Carey will hold an open door session in Gallia County on Monday, April 26 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Gallia County Courthouse, 18 Locust Street, Gallipolis. | |
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| 04.22.2010 | |
| Carey to hold open door session in Wellston | |
| Columbus - State Senator John Carey will hold an open door session on Wednesday, April 28th from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Wellston City Hall located at 203 E. Broadway Street, Wellston. | |
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| 04.19.2010 | |
| Federal health care bill will strain Ohio's budget, cost individuals, businesses | |
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| 04.09.2010 | |
| Justice must take precedence | |
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| 04.02.2010 | |
| Senate addresses important issues for Ohio soldiers and military families | |
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| 03.28.2010 | |
| Agriculture is backbone of Ohio's economy | |
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| 03.25.2010 | |
| Carey presents bicentennial resolution to Fayette County Commissioners on Ohio Senate floor | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - State Senator John Carey yesterday presented a resolution to the Fayette County Commissioners on the Ohio Senate floor in celebration of the county's bicentennial. Read more... |
| 03.25.2010 | |
| Carey presents bicentennial resolution to Clinton County Commissioners on Ohio Senate floor | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - State Senator John Carey yesterday presented a resolution to Clinton County Commissioners Randy Riley and Mike Curry on the Ohio Senate floor in recognition of the county's bicentennial. Read more... |
| 03.19.2010 | |
| Mandate not an emergency | |
| Weekly column by State Senator John Carey | |
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| 03.17.2010 | |
| Carey encourages local college graduates to apply for legislative internship program | |
| Columbus - State Senator John Carey 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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| 03.12.2010 | |
| Senate approves bill designed to help teens in abusive relationships | |
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| 03.08.2010 | |
| Legislature must continue work on Home First bill | |
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| 03.02.2010 | |
| Carey recognized as 'watchdog' for Ohio taxpayers | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - State Senator John Carey recently received the United Conservatives of Ohio's Watchdog of the Treasury award for his dedication to fiscal responsibility and conservative voting record during the 127th General Assembly. Read more... |
| 02.26.2010 | |
| State leaders must pursue economic opportunities in all parts of Ohio | |
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| 02.23.2010 | |
| Carey meets with area agriculture leaders | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - State Senator John Carey met with several agriculture leaders from throughout the 17th Senate District today in Columbus as part of the annual Ag Day at the Ohio Statehouse. Read more... |
| 02.21.2010 | |
| Passenger rail raises many questions | |
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| 02.18.2010 | |
| Carey recognizes Clinton County Bicentennial | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - Senator Carey recently introduced a resolution in the Ohio Senate recognizing the 200th anniversary of the founding of Clinton County. Read more... Resolution |
| 02.12.2010 | |
| General Assembly working to address Ohio's housing troubles | |
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| 02.07.2010 | |
| General Assembly asks Ohio voters to decide future of Third Frontier jobs program | |
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| 01.29.2010 | |
| State of the State points to good and bad | |
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| 01.28.2010 | |
| Senate approves Carey bill to preserve funding for soil and water conservation | |
| Columbus - The Ohio Senate yesterday unanimously approved Senate Bill 155, bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Carey and State Senator Dale Miller (D-Cleveland) that would preserve needed funding for soil and water conservation projects across Ohio. | |
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| 01.22.2010 | |
| New year brings promising economic news for Southern Ohio | |
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| 01.17.2010 | |
| Bill seeks to preserve soil and water resources, ensure transparency of government spending | |
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| 01.13.2010 | |
| Carey honors state golf champion from Jackson High School on Ohio Senate floor | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - Senator Carey recently presented a resolution on the Ohio Senate floor to Jackson High School senior, Morgan Dobbins, for winning the 2009 Division II State Golf Championship. Read more... |
| 01.12.2010 | |
| Carey accepting resumes from local college students for Statehouse page position | |
| Columbus - Senateor Carey is currently accepting resumes from local college students interested in working part-time as a page in his Statehouse office in Columbus during the winter and spring semester. The deadline for submission is January 22, 2010. | |
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| 01.10.2010 | |
| Senate approves bill to promote greater competition between telephone providers in Ohio, attract jobs | |
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| 12.31.2009 | |
| As decade closes, Legislature's work wraps up for 2009 | |
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