Mark Wagoner (R)
Senator
Senator Mark Wagoner represents the 2nd District, which includes Erie, Wood, most of Ottawa and the western parts of Lucas County. Prior to his term in the Senate, he served two terms as a State Representative. Senator Wagoner has earned a reputation among his peers in the Legislature as an effective and strong voice for Northern Ohio and is well-regarded in his district for putting partisan politics aside in order to make progress for the region. Mark’s main focus is on the issues that are of the most concern to his constituents -- economic development and job creation, education, health care and being a watchdog of taxpayer dollars. Mark also consistently supports policies that promote individual responsibility and strong families.
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Senator Snapshot
| Hometown: Toledo |
| Party: Republican |
| Elected Experience: State Senator since 2008; State Representative, 2005-2008 |
| Current Term: Expires December 2012; Eligible to run for another four-year term |
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Senate Building 1 Capitol Square, 1st Floor Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: (614) 466-8060 Email: SD02@senate.state.oh.us |
| Primary Sponsor | SB 7 | SB 60 | SB 84 | SB 87 | SB 174 | SB 188 | SB 204 | SB 221 |
| Primary Sponsor | SR 7 | SR 15 | SR 28 | SR 33 | SR 48 | SR 57 | SR 69 | SR 110 |
| SR 116 | SR 120 | SR 122 | SR 124 | SR 137 | SR 145 | SR 150 | SR 164 |
| SR 166 | SR 173 | SR 187 | SR 192 | SR 196 | SR 199 | SR 214 | SR 221 |
| SR 224 | SR 225 | SR 226 | SR 227 | SR 228 | SR 269 | ||
| 07.07.2010 | |
| The votes are in: Ohioans support Edison for Statuary Hall Collection | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - On behalf of the National Statuary Collection Study Committee, the Ohio Historical Society announces that inventor Thomas A. Edison was the top vote-getter for Ohio's representative to National Statuary Hall Collection in the U.S. Capitol. Read more...  |
| 06.04.2010 | |
| Wagoner: Senate, House send bipartisan auto franchise reform bill to the Governor | |
| Columbus - Having passed both chambers of the Ohio General Assembly with strong, bipartisan support, legislation sponsored by State Senator Mark Wagoner that seeks to update Ohio's motor vehicle dealer franchise law and help protect auto industry jobs during turbulent economic times, now awaits the Governor's signature. | |
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| 05.27.2010 | |
| Senator Wagoner honors Bowling Green State University's history and its innovators on the Senate floor | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - Senator Mark Wagoner has been pleased to recognize representatives from Bowling Green State University before the Ohio Senate recently. On May 19, he welcomed President Carol Cartwright to celebrate the 100th anniverary of the University. One week later, he was pleased to present resolutions recognizing just a few of the University's innovative faculty members. Read more... |
| 05.13.2010 | |
| Senator Wagoner honors coach Doug Merril for his work to raise awareness about suicide prevention | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - At Wednesday's Senate Session, State Senator Mark Wagoner welcomed Coach Doug Merrill of Bowling Green, Ohio to the Ohio Senate to present him with an honorary Senate resolution. Merrill was recognized for his efforts to promote positive mental and physical health, especially among our young people. Read more... |
| 04.28.2010 | |
| Senator Wagoner and the Ohio Historical Society to be featured on WBGU show to discuss public vote on which historical figure should be Ohio's representative in Statuary Hall | |
| Bowling Green - State Senator Mark Wagoner, chairman of the National Statuary Collection Study Committee, and Todd Kleismit, Director of Government Relations for the Ohio Historical Society and a 1996 Bowling Green State University graduate, will make a joint-appearance on WBGU-PBS television program talk about an ongoing opportunity for Ohioans of all ages to weigh in on who should stand for Ohio in Statuary Hall of the United States Capitol. | |
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| 04.15.2010 | |
| Senator Wagoner urges Ohio House to suppport his bill to curb waste, fraud and abuse of taxpayer dollars | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - On Wednesday, State Senator Mark Wagoner testified before the Ohio House State Government Committee, urging support for Senate Bill 7, legislation that seeks to curb government waste, fraud and abuse. Read more... |
| 03.25.2010 | |
| Senator Wagoner and son to cast their votes for who should represent Ohio in Statuary Hall | |
| Perrysburg - State Senator Mark Wagoner (R-Ottawa Hills), chairman of the National Statuary Collection Study Committee will be taking his 6-year-old son, Mickey, to cast their votes for who Ohio should select to represent the state in Statuary Hall of the U.S. Capitol. | |
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| 03.11.2010 | |
| Senator Wagoner presents honorary Senate resolution to local track star Meredith Wagner | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - During her recent visit to the Ohio Statehouse, State Senator Mark Wagoner presented an honorary Senate resolution to Meredith Wagner, recognizing her for earning the Division I state title for cross country. Read more... |
| 02.25.2010 | |
| Wagoner named a "Watchdog of the Treasury" by the United Conservatives of Ohio | |
| Columbus - State Senator Mark Wagoner has been named a "Watchdog of the Treasury" by the United Conservatives of Ohio for his commitment to fiscal responsibility and conservative restraint during the 127th General Assembly. | |
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| 02.23.2010 | |
| Statuary Committee narrows the field to 10, will seek the opinions of ALL Ohioans about who should represent our state in Statuary Hall | |
| Columbus - After a dozen public hearings, site visits and much deliberation, the General Assembly's National Statuary Committee today narrowed the field from more than 90 to 10 great Ohioans, one of whom could soon be memorialized as one of Ohio's two representatives in Statuary Hall at the U.S. Capitol. | |
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| 01.29.2010 | |
| National Statuary Committee to welcome William McCulloch supporters to Columbus | |
| Columbus - National Statuary Collection Study Committee Chairman, State Senator Mark Wagoner and Representative Richard Adams (R-Troy), recently announced that on Thursday, February 4, 2010, they will hear from a group of Ohioans who are urging the selection of former Ohio Congressman from Piqua, William McCulloch to serve as Ohio's representative in Statuary Hall of the United States Capitol. The event begins at 11:00 a.m. in the Judicial Room or the Hyatt Capitol Sqaure, Columbus, Ohio. | |
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| 01.27.2010 | |
| Reminder: Public hearing on choosing Ohio's representative to Statuary Hall on January 28 | |
| Columbus - Ohio history buffs have another opportunity to make their case to the Ohio General Assembly's Statuary Committee about which Ohioan would best represent Ohio as part of the National Statuary Hall Collection at the U.S. Capitol. Thursday, January 28 marks the second of two public hearings at the Statehouse following a series of hometown visits throughout the past six months by members of the committee to learn more about the life and times of various Ohioans under consideration. | |
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| 01.11.2010 | |
| Upcoming hearings to give general public a chance to tell panel who they think should represent Ohio in Statuary Hall | |
| Columbus - Ohio history buffs have a week or more to prepare for the opportunity to make their case to the Ohio General Assembly's Statuary Committee about which Ohioan would best represent Ohio as part of the National Statuary Hall Collection at the U.S. Capitol. State Senator Mark Wagoner who chairs the committee is encouraging any Ohioan with an opinion to sign up to testify at one of two upcoming hearings on January 21st and January 28th at the Statehouse. | |
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| 12.15.2009 | |
| Wagoner announces state loan to further support development of solar power technology in Toledo, create more 'green collar' jobs | |
| Columbus - State Senator Mark Wagoner announced that the State Controlling Board has approved a five-year, $4.06 million Advanced Energy Job Stimulus Loan to support Xunlight Corporation of Toledo in its efforts to expand its manufacturing capacity from its current two megawatt pilot production line of solar power modules to 25 megawatts. As a result of the project, the company will create 181 full-time jobs and retain its existing 43. | |
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| 12.01.2009 | |
| Wagoner announces state funds to boost research capabilities at the University of Toledo | |
| Columbus - State Senator Mark Wagoner announced that the State Controlling Board has approved a $91,500 state grant to support high-tech research at the University of Toledo. The state grant will be matched by the University and helped to leverage $447,799 in National Science Foundation funds, which will go to the acquisition of a Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Tandem Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometer. | |
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| 11.13.2009 | |
| Senator Wagoner, Representative Lundy introduce legislation to update Ohio's Motor Vehicle Dealer Franchise Law | |
| Columbus - Senator Mark Wagoner and State Representative Matt Lundy (D-Elyria) introduced legislation to update Ohio's Motor Vehicle Dealer Franchise Law. The proposals come from the work done by the Joint Select Committee on the Impact of the Changing Automobile Industry in Ohio, co-chaired by Rep. Lundy and Sen. Wagoner. | |
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| 11.05.2009 | |
| Statuary Committee to hold hearing at Ohio State, learn about life of Jesse Owens | |
| Columbus - National Statuary Collection Study Committee Chariman, State Senator Mark Wagoner, recently announced that the sixth of the committee's field hearings will take place on Friday, November 6, 2009 at The Ohio State University to learn more about the life and accomplishments of Olympian Jesse Owens. | |
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| 11.03.2009 | |
| Wagoner announces Choose Ohio First scholarship awards | |
| Columbus - State Senator Mark Wagoner recently announced that the State Controlling Board has approved more than $13.3 million to encourage more than 1,700 additional students around Ohio to study the STEM2 disciplines of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine at Ohio colleges and universities over the next five years. Of that funding $1.56 million is being invested for a collaboration between Northwest Ohio colleges to graduate students studying green energy technology. | |
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| 10.22.2009 | |
| Wagoner: Auto task force releases recommendations | |
| Columbus - The Joint Select Committee on the Impact of the Changing Automobile Industry released its final report today. Senator Mark Wagoner who co-chaired the committee, called the recommendations a 'good start' as the state works to respond to dramatic changes in the economy that have affected so many families and small businesses whose livelihoods have long depended upon auto manufacturing. | |
| Read more... Recommendations of the auto industry task force | |
| 10.19.2009 | |
| Wagoner announces release of state funding to support Stone Lab | |
| Columbus - State Senator Mark Wagoner today announced that the State Controlling Board has released $69,050 in state funding to support renovations at Stone Laboratory on Gibraltar Island in Ottawa County. | |
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| 10.06.2009 | |
| Washington High students to make case to Statuary Committee | |
| Washington Court House - National Statuary Collection Study Committee Chairman, State Senator Mark Wagoner and Vice Chairman, Representative Tom Letson (D-Warren), announced that the fifth of the committee's field hearings will take place on Thursday, October 8, 2009 at Washington High School in Washington Court House. The legislators will hear from Washington High students about the life and accomplishments of abolitionist James M. Ashley as they continue their work to find an Ohioan that will best represent the state of Ohio in Statuary Hall of the United States Capitol. | |
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| 09.30.2009 | |
| Wagoner announces state funding for Fort Meigs State Memorial in Perrysburg | |
| Columbus - State Senator Mark Wagoner announced that the state Controlling Board has released $200,000 in state capital funds to support and enhance the Fort Meigs State Memorial in Perrysburg. | |
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| 09.29.2009 | |
| Statuary Committee to hold hearing at Reds Hall of Fame, learn about "Dummy" Hoy | |
| Cincinnati - National Statuary Collection Study Committee Chairman, State Senator Mark Wagoner and Vice Chairman, Representative Tom Letson (D-Warren), recently announced that the fourth of the committee's field hearings will take place on at the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum. The legislators will learn more about the life and accomplishments of William Ellsworth "Dummy" Hoy as they continue their work to find an Ohioan that will best represent the state of Ohio in Statuary Hall of the United States Capitol. | |
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| 09.16.2009 | |
| Statuary Committee to visit Dayton, home of the Wright Brothers | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Dayton - National Statuary Collection Study Committee Chairman State Senator Mark Wagoner and Representative Richard Adams (R-Troy), recently announced that the third of the committee's visits will take place on Monday, September 21st, 2009 in Dayton, Ohio at the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park.The legislators will learn more about the lives and accomplishments of the Wright brothers as they continue their work to find Ohioans that will best represent the state of Ohio in Statuary Hall of the United States Capitol. Read more... |
| 09.03.2009 | |
| Senator Wagoner selected for prestigious Rodel Fellowship in Public Service Program | |
| Columbus - State Senator Mark Wagoner has been selected as one of 24 leaders across the nation for the Aspen Institute's Rodel Fellowship in Public Leadership Program. He is the only leader from Ohio this year and the first ever to be selected for Northwest Ohio. | |
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| 08.24.2009 | |
| Controlling Board Approves $10M loan to support solar energy project, create jobs in Perrysburg | |
| Columbus - State Senator Mark Wagoner today announced that the State Controlling Board has approved a $10 million Advanced Energy Job Stimulus Loan to the Willard and Kelsey Solar Group in Perrysburg. State funding will provide the company access to the capital it needs to expand production lines, thereby increasing its capacity to manufacture solar panels and employing 450 people. | |
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| 08.20.2009 | |
| Statuary Committee to vist Chillicothe, hometown of Tecumseh | |
| Columbus - Mark Wagoner and State Representative Tom Letson, chair and vice chair of the National Statuary Collection Study Committee, today announced that in their continued pursuit to find an Ohioan to be memorialized in Statuary Hall of the United States Capitol, the committee will travel to Chillicothe to learn about the life of Shawnee leader and warrior Tecumseh on Monday, August 24, 2009. | |
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| 08.17.2009 | |
| Wagoner: Lake Erie legislative days showcased region's strengths | |
| Lake Erie Shores - State Senator Mark Wagoner and State Representative Dennis Murray hosted Lake Erie Shores & Islands Legislative Days on August 5-7, 2009. Over two days, more than 100 members of the Ohio General Assembly, state officials and other key policy makers had the opportunity to participate in activities and events that showcased the region’s travel and tourism industry and the importance of Lake Erie to the state as a whole. | |
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| 07.30.2009 | |
| Statuary Committee to visit Milan, Ohio, hometown of Thomas Edison | |
| Columbus - State Senator Mark Wagoner, Chairman of National Statuary Collection Study Committee of Ohio, recently announced that the first of the committee’s hometown visits will take on Friday, August 7, 2009, at the Thomas A. Edison birthplace in Milan, Ohio. | |
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| 07.08.2009 | |
| Wagoner appointed co-chair of auto industry task force | |
| Columbus - State Senator Mark Wagoner will co-chair a new task force established to explore the challenges facing the changing auto industry and what Ohio can do to preserve auto-related jobs. | |
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