COLUMBUS¿State Senator Bill Coley (R-Liberty Township) released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's 6 to 3 decision on Monday to strike down a 1992 federal law that prohibited most states from authorizing sports betting:

COLUMBUS—State Senator Bill Coley (R-Liberty Township) this week attended the official bill signing for House Bill 115 , which allows Ohioans living with disabilities to participate in a new, ...

COLUMBUS - State Senator Bill Coley (R-Liberty Township) announced the introduction of the state's Capital Budget, a $2.62 billion investment in Ohio's infrastructure and local community projects.

"Working together, we have cut almost $1.1 billion from the original version of the budget and have brought the budget in balance without putting Ohio's economy at risk by raising taxes," said Senator Coley, who serves a member of the Senate Finance Committee, which is responsible for balancing Ohio's two-year operating budget. 

"Today is another milestone in our efforts to honor Kyler and all those who suffer, both directly and indirectly, from the devastation that DIPG causes families," said Coley. 

DIPG is an aggressive, malignant brain tumor found at the base of the brain stem, affecting approximately 200 to 400 children in the U.S each year. It is the second most common malignant brain tumor and is the leading cause of childhood death due to brain tumors. The average prognosis of those diagnosed is 9 months. Symptoms include double vision, inability to close the eyelids completely, drooping of one side of the face as well as difficulty chewing and swallowing.

"Today is another milestone in our efforts to honor Kyler and all those we've lost too soon to DIPG," said Coley. "This simple measure offers hope for families that one day we can overcome this disease and the heartbreak it causes."

"Less than one year ago, Ohio lost a great little man with the passing of Kyler Bradley," said Senator Coley. "Today, we honor Kyler and all those we've lost too soon to this tragic disease as we seek to offer hope for families that one day we can eradicate this affliction and the heartbreak it causes so many families."

“The legislation introduced today helps ensure the accountability of taxpayer dollars, using modern technology, so that benefits are available for truly vulnerable individuals,” said Senator Coley. 

"The need for this change is yet another example of private sector progress outpacing the speed of government," said Coley. “Advancing from tellers to ATMs to modern-day banking from the convenience of your smartphone, our statutes must adapt to ensure that our banking industry can meet the needs of today's consumers,” said Senator Coley.

Senator Coley will hold a press conference on Monday, September 26 to discuss his proposed legislation aimed at clarifying the legality of fantasy sports and e-sports in Ohio.