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Counties: Athens, Coshocton, Guernsey, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Washington |
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Troy Balderson (R)
Senator
Senator Troy Balderson is currently serving his first term in the Ohio Senate, representing the 20th Senate District. Balderson’s district is among the largest in the Senate, covering Athens, Coshocton, Guernsey, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble and Washington counties. A small business owner himself, Senator Balderson understands the strain that is currently on Ohio’s businesses and workers. He hopes to continue his work within the General Assembly to create a climate in Ohio that is business and jobs friendly.
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Senator Snapshot
| Hometown: Zanesville |
| Party: Republican |
| Elected Experience: State Senator since 2011; State Representative 2009-2011 |
| 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 Contact Me |
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Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources Energy and Public Utilities (Vice Chair) Health, Human Services and Aging Highways and Transportation |
| Primary Sponsor | SB 134 | SB 247 | SB 248 | SB 282 | SB 296 | SB 304 | SB 310 | SB 328 |
| Primary Sponsor | SR 144 | SR 160 | SR 206 | SR 240 | SR 251 |
| Cosponsor | HCR 13 | SCR 14 | SCR 15 | SCR 16 | SCR 19 | SCR 20 | SCR 23 | SCR 24 |
| SCR 26 | SCR 29 | SCR 30 | SJR 2 | SR 69 | SR 127 | SR 129 | SR 130 |
| SR 140 | SR 141 | SR 198 | |||||
| 05.15.2012 | |
| Ohio Senate names May "Better Hearing and Speech Month" | |
| COLUMBUS - The Ohio Senate today unanimously approved designating the month of May as "Better Hearing and Speech Month". | |
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| 05.08.2012 | |
| Balderson announces funds for Coshocton Port Authority | |
| COLUMBUS - State Senator Troy Balderson announced Monday that the State Controlling Board has released $700,000 from the Job Ready Sites (JRS) Grant fund to the Coshocton Port Authority. This money will be used for the creation of an Existing Industrial Job Ready Site. | |
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| 04.27.2012 | |
| New opportunities and industries take root in our community | |
| Guest Column from Senator Troy Balderson. | |
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| 04.26.2012 | |
| Speech and hearing advocacy group names Senator Balderson Legislator of the Year | |
 Download High Resolution Image | COLUMBUS - State Senator Troy Balderson's was honored Tuesday for his work regarding Ohio speech and hearing initiatives. The Ohio Speech and Hearing Governmental Affairs Coalition applauded the efforts of the Zanesville lawmaker in the Statehouse Atrium. Read more . . . |
| 04.25.2012 | |
| Animal law to protect public and ownership rights passes Senate | |
| COLUMBUS - The Ohio Senate approved a measure today creating state laws relating to the ownership of dangerous and wild animals. The new standards include public safety precautions and ownership registration requirements that owners must comply with by January 1, 2014. | |
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| 04.24.2012 | |
| Balderson announces funding for emergency repairs to the Muskingum River Parkway Lock | |
| COLUMBUS - State Senator Troy Balderson announced Monday the release of nearly $38,000 of state emergency rehabilitation funds to repair damages at the Muskingum River Parkway Lock and Dam No. 7 in McConnelsville. | |
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| 03.30.2012 | |
| Balderson hosts students from Falls Elementary in Senate Chamber | |
 Download High Resolution Image | COLUMBUS — State Senator Troy Balderson hosted students from Falls Elementary in West Muskingum. Read more . . . |
| 03.27.2012 | |
| Ohio University facilities to get a facelift | |
| COLUMBUS - State Senator Troy Balderson yesterday announced the approval of state funding totaling more than $437,000 for Ohio University to go toward equipment and facility renovations. | |
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| 03.13.2012 | |
| Responsible regulation eyed for wild animal ownership | |
| Guest Column by State Senator Troy Balderson. | |
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| 03.08.2012 | |
| Balderson bill bolsters standards for wild animal ownership | |
| COLUMBUS— State Senator Troy Balderson today introduced Senate Bill 310 to reform current laws relating to wild and dangerous animal ownership in Ohio. The legislation comes in response to the animal tragedy that occurred last October in Zanesville. | |
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| 02.27.2012 | |
| Balderson announces local organizations to receive home repair grants | |
| COLUMBUS - State Senator Troy Balderson announced today that the State Controlling Board approved grants totaling $575,000 to assist low-income and handicapped individuals in Southeastern Ohio with home repairs. | |
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| 02.17.2012 | |
| Statement from Senator Balderson on PUCO announcement | |
| Columbus - State Senator Troy Balderson has released the following statement in regards to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio’s (PUCO) recent announcement that it will reassess the recent rate increases incurred by small business. | |
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| 02.15.2012 | |
| Ohio House approves Balderson's brain injury awareness bill | |
| Columbus - The Ohio House of Representatives today approved a plan to designate July 9 of every year as "Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Day" in Ohio. | |
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| 02.02.2012 | |
| Balderson announces application process for 2013 LSC Fellowship | |
| Columbus - State Senator Troy Balderson announced today that the Ohio Legislative Service Commission is accepting applications for its 13-month Legislative Fellowship Program. The commission will hire 20-plus fellows to work with members of the Ohio General Assembly throughout 2013. | |
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| 01.30.2012 | |
| Senator Balderson: Region capitalizes on new workforce initiative | |
| Guest column by State Senator Troy Balderson | |
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| 01.24.2012 | |
| Balderson offers sponsor testimony on Ohio Coal Miner's Week | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - State Senator Troy Balderson presented sponsor testimony today before the Senate Insurance, Commerce, and Labor Committee regarding House Bill 207, which will establish the first week of April as "Ohio Coal Miner's Week." Read more . . . |
| 01.24.2012 | |
| Balderson honors OU football team before Senate Chamber | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - During today's Senate session, State Senator Troy Balderson hosted representatives from the Ohio University football team. Read more . . . |
| 01.10.2012 | |
| Balderson's Brain Injury Awareness Bill Clears Senate Chamber | |
| Columbus - State Senator Troy Balderson today saw his Senate colleagues give approval for his plan to designate July 9 of every year as "Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Day" in Ohio. | |
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| 12.21.2011 | |
| Kasich signs securitization measure into law | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus- State Senators Troy Balderson and David Daniels joined Governor John Kasich on Wednesday morning to watch as House Bill 364 was signed into Ohio law. The legislation establishes new standards for the securitization of costs associated with electric utility companies and received unanimous, bipartisan approval in both legislative chambers. Read more . . . |
| 12.14.2011 | |
| Senate passes Balderson sponsored securitization measure | |
| Columbus - The Ohio Senate today offered approval to Senate Bill 248, sponsored by Senator Troy Balderson. The legislation establishes standards for the securitization of costs for utility companies distributing electricity. Such companies would also have the ability to issue phase-in recovery bonds to replace their current use of higher-interest debt. | |
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| 12.09.2011 | |
| Balderson welcomes McIntire students to Statehouse | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus— State Senator Troy Balderson recently hosted a group of over 100 students at the Ohio Statehouse. The visitors were 5th grade students from John McIntire Elementary School in Zanesville. Read more . . . |
| 12.08.2011 | |
| Senator Balderson: An Update on Wild Animal Ownership in Ohio | |
| Guest column by State Senator Troy Balderson | |
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| 11.30.2011 | |
| Balderson and Zanesville native raise brain injury awareness in Ohio | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - State Senator Troy Balderson provided sponsor testimony today for a bill that would designate July 9 of every year as "Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Day" in Ohio. The Republican legislator explained the measure before the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. Read more . . . |
| 11.21.2011 | |
| Balderson statement on exotic animal recommendations | |
| Columbus - State Senator Troy Balderson issued the following statement today in response to the recommendations made to the General Assembly regarding the future ownership of exotic animals in Ohio. | |
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| 11.09.2011 | |
| Balderson offers sponsor testimony on securitization bill | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus — State Senator Troy Balderson presented sponsor testimony today before the Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee regarding his work to establish standards for the securitization of costs for utility companies distributing electricity. Read more . . . |
| 11.03.2011 | |
| Senator Balderson: Elevating brain injury awareness throughout Ohio | |
| Guest column by State Senator Troy Balderson | |
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| 10.19.2011 | |
| Balderson statement in situation in Muskingum County | |
| State Senator Troy Balderson issued the following statement today regarding the current situation involving exotic animals on the loose in Muskingum County. | |
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| 09.26.2011 | |
| Balderson tabbed as vice-chairman of Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee | |
| Columbus - State Senator Troy Balderson was named to four senate standing committees earlier today. The appointments were announced by Senate President Thomas Niehaus (R - New Richmond) and are effective immediately. | |
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| 09.20.2011 | |
| Balderson announces relief funds for disaster-stricken areas | |
| Columbus - State Senator Troy Balderson recently addressed the United States Department of Agriculture's designation of 49 Ohio counties as primary agricultural natural disaster areas. The USDA hopes to provide relief to communities that were most affected by disastrous weather in the first half of 2011. | |
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| 09.16.2011 | |
| 'Wear Your Bike Helmet to Work/School Day' promotes safety throughout Ohio | |
| Columbus - Ohio will be taking part in its first official "Wear Your Bike Helmet to Work or School Day" on Wednesday, September 21. In April, through the efforts of the Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (Ohio AAP), Governor Kasich signed into law a resolution ensuring this observance on an annual basis. | |
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| 09.13.2011 | |
| Senator Balderson: Many local school districts prove excellent | |
| Guest column by State Senator Troy Balderson | |
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| 08.17.2011 | |
| From our state senator: Troy Balderson | |
| Columbus - It was with a great deal of gratitude and enthusiasm in July that I accepted an appointment to serve the people of Ohio's 20th Senate District. Also, I wish to thank my predecessor and friend, Jimmy Stewart, for his years of public service and wish him the best in his future endeavors. | |
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| 07.18.2011 | |
| Balderson praises Honda/Walmart grant that will help students visit Ohio's Statehouse | |
| Columbus-State Senator Troy Balderson today praised Honda of America Manufacturing and the Walmart Foundation for their generous donation of $150,000 to the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB). The money will be used to help school districts defray the transportation costs to the Ohio Statehouse for student field trips and educational visits. | |
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| 07.13.2011 | |
| Troy Balderson appointed to 20th Ohio Senate District | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - Troy Balderson was appointed to the Ohio Senate today, replacing former Senator Jimmy Stewart, who resigned to take a position in the private sector. He represents the 20th Senate District, which encompasses Athens, Coshocton, Guernsey, Meigs, Morgan, Monroe, Muskingum, Noble and Washington counties. Read more... |