COLUMBUS-State Senator Bob Peterson (R-Washington Court House) this week congratulated Bishop Flaget School in Chillicothe for being among 11 schools across the state to to receive a STEM or STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) designation for next school year. The school will focus on a design-thinking approach that gives students a strong foundation for future careers in these fields.

COLUMBUS—State Senator Bob Peterson (R-Washington Court House) applauded the recent announcement by the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) of a one-time rebate of approximately $1.5 bil ...

COLUMBUS-Senators Bob Peterson (R-Washington Court House) and Rob McColley (R-Napoleon) today announced their legislation to eliminate red tape by reducing burdensome regulations, bringing Ohio more in line with national averages.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Bob Peterson (R-Washington Court House) recently hosted Mala Kennard, a Chillicothe City School teacher, at the Statehouse to recognize her for being named the 2018 Music Educator of the Year by the Ohio Music Education Association, which is known for promoting music education in elementary and secondary schools as well as colleges and universities. 

COLUMBUS-Senators Bob Peterson (R-Washington Court House) and Rob McColley (R-Napoleon) will hold a press conference on Wednesday, April 18 to announce the introduction of legislation aimed at reducing burdensome state regulations and cutting red tape in Ohio.

COLUMBUS-Senator Bob Peterson (R-Washington Court House) joined Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) and other lawmakers this week to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act.

COLUMBUS- State Senator Bob Peterson (R-Washington Court House) on Wednesday joined the Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission for a special memorial event honoring his legacy and celebrating his life's accomplishments.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Bob Peterson (R-Washington Court House) joined Senate President Larry Obhof last week to call for additional reforms to Ohio's regulatory environment. They were joined by Dr. James Broughel of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, who recently completed a study on the number of regulatory restrictions the state imposes.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Bob Peterson (R-Washington Court House), co-sponsor of Senate Bill 158, joined his Senate colleagues in the unanimous passage of legislation that aims to combat fraud and financial exploitation of Ohio's aging population.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Bob Peterson (R-Washington Court House) this week recognized Nick and Sunny Cummings for being named 2018 National Outstanding Young Farmers by the Outstanding Farmers of America.