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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 |
| 03.08.2010 | |
| Legislature must continue work on Home First bill | |
| Weekly column by State Senator John Carey | |
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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 | |
| Weekly column by State Senator John Carey | |
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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 | |
| Weekly column by State Senator John Carey | |
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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 | |
| Weekly column by State Senator John Carey | |
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| 02.07.2010 | |
| General Assembly asks Ohio voters to decide future of Third Frontier jobs program | |
| Weekly column by State Senator John Carey | |
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| 01.29.2010 | |
| State of the State points to good and bad | |
| Weekly column by State Senator John Carey | |
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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 | |
| Weekly column by State Senator John Carey | |
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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 | |
| Weekly column by State Senator John Carey | |
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| 12.31.2009 | |
| As decade closes, Legislature's work wraps up for 2009 | |
| Weekly column by State Senator John Carey | |
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| 12.24.2009 | |
| Senate seeks to strengthen integrity, transparency of Ohio elections | |
| Weekly column by State Senator John Carey | |
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| 12.19.2009 | |
| Agreement reached on budget compromise | |
| Weekly column by State Senator John Carey | |
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| 12.11.2009 | |
| Discussions over budget fix at a standstill | |
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| 12.07.2009 | |
| Debate over budget fix continues | |
| Weekly column by State Senator John Carey | |
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| 11.27.2009 | |
| Yes Ohio, there is a Thanksgiving | |
| Weekly column by State Senator John Carey | |
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| 11.24.2009 | |
| Carey, Miller introduce legislation to expand eligibility for Ohio's Home First program | |
![]() Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - Senator Carey and State Senator Dale Miller (D-Cleveland) held a news conference this morning at the Statehouse to unveil bipartisan legislation that would expand eligibility for Ohio's Home First program, which allows individuals in nursing facilities to bypass any waiting lists for home and community-based care services. Read more... ![]() |
| 11.23.2009 | |
| Carey includes key amendments in Senate budget fix for Lake Hope lodge, soil and water districts | |
| Columbus - As part of the Ohio Senate's proposal to fix a projected shortfall in the state budget, Senator Carey worked to include three important amendments to restore funding for projects and services in the 17th Senate District, including language to ensure reconstruction of the lodge at Lake Hope State Park moves forward in a timely manner, as well as a provision to provide much-needed resources for soil and water conservation districts. | |
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| 11.20.2009 | |
| Senate compromise deserves consideration | |
| Weekly column by State Senator John Carey | |
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| 11.15.2009 | |
| Home First expansion would reduce health costs in Ohio, promote greater choice in care | |
| Weekly column by State Senator John Carey | |
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| 11.06.2009 | |
| Flexibility needed for local school districts | |
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| 10.30.2009 | |
| Top issue in 17th District is the economy | |
| Weekly column by State Senator John Carey | |
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| 10.29.2009 | |
| Ohio Senate approves Carey resolution urging federal action to support critical advanced energy projects in Southern Ohio | |
| Columbus - The Ohio Senate recently approved an important resolution sponsored by Senator Carey, which urges the federal government to take action to ensure that two critical advanced energy development projects in Southern Ohio have the resources necessary to move forward. | |
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