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March 2, 2021	Brenner, Blessing Introduce Bill Funding More Than $1 Billion in Pandemic Relief COLUMBUS-State Senators Andrew Brenner (R-Delaware) and Louis W. Blessing III (R-Colerain Township)) today introduced new legislation providing an additional $857 million of federal funding to Ohio's public, private and vocational schools for COVID-19 pandemic-related expenses.
January 15, 2021	Brenner Named Chair of Primary and Secondary Education Committee COLUMBUS-Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima) this week appointed Andrew Brenner (R-Powell) to serve as Chair of the Primary and Secondary Education committee.
December 15, 2020	Brenner Announces $2.1 Billion Investment in Ohio's Communities, Highlights Local Projects COLUMBUS-State Senator Andrew Brenner (R-Powell) today announced the introduction of the state's capital budget, a $2.1 billion investment in Ohio's schools, infrastructure, public services and local community projects.
December 10, 2020	Senate Passes Brenner Bill Clarifying Employee Overtime Pay Qualifications COLUMBUS-State Senator Andrew Brenner (R-Powell) announced that yesterday the Ohio Senate passed Senate Bill 243, which clarifies Ohio's overtime wage statute to specify when employees qualify for overtime pay and aligns the statute with Federal Law.
December 3, 2020	Senate and House Approve Brenner, McColley Bill Protecting Freedom of Speech on College Campuses COLUMBUS-State Senators Andrew Brenner (R-Powell) and Rob McColley (R-Napoleon) announced that the Senate gave final approval today to Senate Bill 40, which aims to protect the free speech rights of students, faculty members and guests in public campus areas.
December 2, 2020	Senate Passes Brenner, Craig Bill Establishing Juneteenth as a Legal Holiday COLUMBUS-State Senators Andrew Brenner (R-Powell) and Hearcel F. Craig (D-Columbus) announced today the Senate passed Senate Bill 334, which would declare Juneteenth a paid, state holiday in Ohio. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when slaves in Galveston, Texas were told they were free, marking the official end of slavery in the United States.
October 19, 2020	Brenner Announces Bill Supporting Families of Fallen First Responders Signed by Governor COLUMBUS-State Senator Andrew Brenner (R-Powell) announced that Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 17 earlier this month, which allows an increased homestead exemption for spouses of fallen first responders.
October 19, 2020	Brenner Announces Bills Providing Needed Flexibility to Ohio's Restaurants, Bars and Wineries Signed by Governor COLUMBUS-State Senator Andrew Brenner (R-Powell) announced that Governor Mike DeWine signed both House Bills 669 and 160 into law earlier this month, both of which provide Ohio's restaurants, bars and wineries with additional flexibility to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
July 1, 2020	Brenner and Craig Introduce Bill to Make Juneteenth a Paid Holiday COLUMBUS-State Senators Andrew Brenner (R-Powell) and Hearcel F. Craig (D-Columbus) this week introduced Senate Bill 334, which would declare Juneteenth a paid, state holiday in Ohio. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when slaves in Galveston, Texas were told they were free, marking the official end of slavery in the United States.
June 19, 2020	Legislation Providing Additional Support and Flexibility to Ohio's Schools Signed by Governor
November 1, 2019	Brenner Hosts International Legislative Fellows for Tour of Rickenbacker Air Base COLUMBUS-This week, State Senator Andrew Brenner (R-Powell) and delegates of the International Legislative Fellowship Program toured the Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base in Lockbourne, Ohio. The group is spending four weeks in the United States sharing their culture, learning about the various aspects of Ohio's state government, and building unique relationships with state and local officials.
August 2, 2019	Brenner Reminds Families to Save on Back-to-School Shopping During Ohio's Sales Tax Holiday
June 21, 2019	Brenner Casts Vote in Favor of Unanimously Supported Operating Budget COLUMBUS-State Senator Andrew Brenner (R-Powell) yesterday joined his Senate colleagues in passing the state's two-year operating budget (Am. Sub. H.B. 166), legislation that invests in Ohio's essential public services while providing significant tax relief to hard-working Ohioans and preserving key tax reforms important to Ohio's growth.
April 3, 2019	The Ohio State Indoor Track Big Ten Champions Recognized by the Ohio Senate COLUMBUS-State Senator Andrew Brenner (R-Powell) today welcomed The Ohio State University women's indoor track and field team to be honored during Senate session for winning the 2019 Big Ten Championship.
April 1, 2019	Senators Brenner & Antonio Announce Creation of Ohio Developmental Disabilities Caucus COLUMBUS-Senators Andrew Brenner (R-Powell) and Nickie Antonio (D-Lakewood) today announced details for the inaugural meeting of the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Caucus, which will be exploring new and innovative ways to provide support and improve the quality of life for Ohioans living with disabilities. The bipartisan co-chairs plan to hold the first meeting in Columbus on Tuesday, April 16 at 4:30 p.m.
March 28, 2019	DISPATCH: Where I Eat: Andrew Brenner
February 28, 2019	Brenner, McColley Testify on Bill to Strengthen Free Speech on College Campuses
February 20, 2019	Brenner Fights for Financial Relief for Families of First Responders
February 15, 2019	Brenner Receives Committee Assignments for 133rd General Assembly COLUMBUS-State Senator Andrew Brenner (R-Powell) this week was appointed by Senate President Larry Obhof to the following committees for the 133rd General Assembly:
January 8, 2019	Brenner Sworn in for First Term as Ohio State Senator COLUMBUS-State Senator Andrew Brenner (R-Powell) today was sworn in by Ohio Supreme Court Justice Judith L. French, to serve his first term in the Ohio Senate for Senate District 19.