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January 5, 2021 |
Kunze Sworn in for the 134th General Assembly
COLUMBUS-On Monday, the Honorable Mary Katherine Huffman of the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas administered the oath of office to State Senator Stephanie Kunze (R-Hilliard) marking the beginning of her second four-year term in the Ohio Senate. This week's opening ceremonies also served as the official start of the 134th Ohio General Assembly.
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December 15, 2020 |
Kunze Announces $2.1 Billion Investment in Ohio's Communities, Highlights Franklin Co. Projects
COLUMBUS-State Senator Stephanie Kunze (R-Hilliard) 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.
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November 6, 2020 |
Kunze, Obhof Reaffirm Senate's Commitment to Ohio's Military Installations and Personnel
COLUMBUS-Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) and State Senator Stephanie Kunze (R-Hilliard) today joined a virtual town hall discussion with JobsOhio President and CEO J.P. Nauseef regarding JobsOhio's new industry focus on expanding Ohio's military and federal assets sector, specifically as it relates to central Ohio. They were also joined by U.S. Senators Rob Portman and Sherrod Brown, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty and Congressman Steve Stivers.
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October 23, 2020 | Kunze Announces Rent and Mortgage Relief to Help Ohioans Facing Evictions and Foreclosures |
October 22, 2020 |
Kunze Bill Creating the ALS Awareness License Plate Signed By Governor
COLUMBUS-Governor DeWine today signed Senate Bill 163, legislation sponsored by State Senator Stephanie Kunze (R-Hilliard) creating an Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) license plate.
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October 1, 2020 |
Kunze's ALS Awareness Bill Signed by Senate President and Sent to Governor
COLUMBUS-Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) this week signed Senate Bill 163, sponsored by State Senator Stephanie Kunze (R-Hilliard) creating an Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) license plate.
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September 23, 2020 |
Senate Passes Kunze's Doula Bill Aimed at Reducing Infant Mortality in Ohio
COLUMBUS- The Senate today passed Senate Bill 328, sponsored by State Senators Stephanie Kunze (R-Hilliard) and Tina Maharath (D-Columbus), which requires the Ohio Department of Medicaid to create a four-year pilot program to cover doula services.
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September 2, 2020 |
Kunze Announces Passage of $650M in Pandemic Relief for Ohio's Communities
COLUMBUS- State Senator Stephanie Kunze (R-Hilliard) today announced the Senate's unanimous passage of Senate Bill 357, providing an additional $650 million of federal CARES Act funding to local communities across Ohio for COVID-19 pandemic-related expenses.
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July 27, 2020 |
Kunze Announces Approval of Additional Pandemic Funds for Ohio's Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Support Centers, Libraries and K-12 Schools
COLUMBUS- State Senator Stephanie Kunze (R-Hilliard) today announced the state's approval of over $87 million in additional funding for COVID-19-related expenses for Ohio's K-12 schools, libraries, veterans' homes and crisis support centers.
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July 24, 2020 | Kunze, O'Brien Announce Effort to Repeal House Bill 6 |
July 16, 2020 |
Kunze, Williams Announces Further Plans for Women's Suffrage Centennial Monument at the Statehouse
COLUMBUS- State Senators Stephanie Kunze (R-Hilliard) and Sandra Williams (D-Cleveland) today announced the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) has granted preliminary approval for the construction of a monument to be built on the Ohio Statehouse Grounds to honor the Centennial of the Women's Suffrage.
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June 30, 2020 | Senate Passes Major Criminal Justice Reforms |
May 6, 2020 | Kunze Announces Ohio Senate Authorization of $350 Million in Relief Funding for Ohio's Local Communities |
April 9, 2020 | Kunze Encourages Ohioans to Be "Everyday Ohio Heroes" During Child Abuse Prevention Month |
March 27, 2020 | Kunze: Governor Signs Bill Providing Emergency Relief for Ohioans During COVID-19 Pandemic |
March 20, 2020 | Kunze Reminds Ohioans of Critical State Resources Available During Coronavirus Pandemic |
March 18, 2020 | Kunze Honored by Columbus Boys & Girls Clubs |
February 27, 2020 |
Kunze Welcomes Survivors of Human Trafficking to Statehouse
COLUMBUS-State Senator Stephanie Kunze (R-Hilliard) today spoke to survivors and those on the front lines of fighting human trafficking during Ohio's annual Human Trafficking Awareness Day at the Ohio Statehouse. The event brings together advocates from around the state to focus on efforts to end human trafficking.
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February 20, 2020 |
Kunze Encourages Interested Ohioans To Apply for Legislative Fellowship at Statehouse
COLUMBUS-State Senator Stephanie Kunze (R-Hilliard) today announced that the Ohio Legislative Service Commission is accepting applications through April 1, 2020 for its 13-month Legislative and Media Production Fellowship Program. The Commission will hire 24 fellows to serve in the Ohio General Assembly during 2021.
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February 13, 2020 |
Senator Kunze Joins DeWine, O'Brien in Effort to Prevent Distracted Driving
Senator Kunze joined Governor DeWine and families who have tragically lost loved ones in accidents due to distracted driving to introduce Senate Bill 285, a bipartisan effort to make distracted driving a primary offense. Under this legislation, any use of a cell phone while driving would need to be hands free.
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February 11, 2020 | Kunze Joins Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine Launching the Franklin Co. Imagination Library |
February 11, 2020 | Senate Passes Kunze Bill Raising Awareness for ALS |
February 4, 2020 | Senator Kunze Takes Steps to Ensure Student Safety |
January 31, 2020 | Kunze Statement on Am. Sub. Senate Bill 120 Vote |
December 12, 2019 |
Governor Signs a Senate Priority Bill Strengthening Penalties for Promoting Prostitution
COLUMBUS-Governor DeWine today signed Senate Bill 5, sponsored by State Senators Stephanie Kunze (R-Hilliard) and Matt Dolan (R-Chagrin Falls), which strengthens criminal penalties for individuals who are convicted of promoting prostitution in Ohio.
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