Each July Fourth, as I reflect on the birth of our nation, I am reminded of the awesome responsibility that our Founders entrusted to us just two centuries ago. Independence Day memorializes the creat ...

COLUMBUS-State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) joined his colleagues this evening to concur on the conference report for Substitute House Bill 110, which is Ohio's FY 2022-2023 biennium operating budget.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) announced that yesterday Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 42, which names the second week of November as "Ohio Diabetes Awareness-Heart Connection Week".

COLUMBUS-Ohio Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima) yesterday signed Senate Concurrent Resolution 1, sponsored by State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster).

COLUMBUS-State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) announced today the passage of Senate Concurrent Resolution 1 and Senate Bill 42 by the Ohio House of Representatives.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) joined his colleagues in the Ohio Senate today for the passage of Substitute House Bill 110, which is the Senate's proposal for Ohio's FY 2022-2023 operating budget.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) today announced the unanimous passage of Senate Bill 16 by the Ohio Senate. Sponsored by Schaffer, the legislation will add enhanced protections and safeguards for emergency service responders such as professional and volunteer fire fighters, emergency medical technicians, police officers and their families.

Memorial Day is about so much more than summer barbecues and parades. It is a time to honor the service and sacrifice of our brave men and women in uniform. Established in the wake of massive Civil ...

COLUMBUS-State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) this week announced the state's Controlling Board approval of $1.2 million in funds for the purchase of new dredging equipment for use at Buckeye Lake State Park in Fairfield, Licking, and Perry counties.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) and State Representative Scott Wiggam (R-Wayne County) announced today the introduction of legislation to prevent state and local governments from closing or limiting firearm related activities during a state of emergency.