Terry Johnson News

COLUMBUS- State Senator Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) praised the release of details on a major effort to improve the quality of life for the people of Appalachia in Ohio. The Appalachian Community Grant Program will infuse $500 million into Ohio's 32-county Appalachian region to revitalize communities and stimulate transformational change.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) today hosted the Southern Ohio Community & Economic Development Symposium in Brown County, along with State Representatives Brian Baldridge (R- Winchester), Adam Bird (R- New Richmond), and Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland).

COLUMBUS-State Senator Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) today applauded the announcement that Cold Jet LLC expects to create 67 full-time positions through their expansion in Miami Township.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) this week celebrated the news that First Turn Trucking and Trinity Salvage will invest $210,000 to add a new warehouse and transloading yard in West Union, creating five new jobs.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) today praised the decision by Benestar Brands to expand their manufacturing presence in Southeast Ohio.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) announced this week his appointment by Ohio Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima) as Chair of the Addiction and Community Revitalization Committee.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) today announced the rollout of the state's capital budget, which invests in Ohio's infrastructure and local community projects.

COLUMBUS-State Senators Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) and Theresa Gavarone (R-Huron) this week gave sponsor testimony on Senate Bill 293, a bill that would prohibit requiring gun owners to have firearm liability insurance or pay fees for the possession of firearms, firearm components, or ammunition.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) today applauded the announcement that Total Quality Logistics (TQL) expects to create 1,000 full-time positions, generating $60 million in new annual payroll and retaining $162.8 million in existing payroll as a result of the company's expansion project in Union Township, Milford, West Chester Township, and Cincinnati.

COLUMBUS- The Ohio Senate today concurred with changes made to Senate Bill 215, sponsored by State Senator Terry Johnson (R-McDermott), which will allow law abiding adults to carry a concealed handgun without obtaining a permit in areas where concealed carry is currently exercised, a move defending Second Amendment rights in Ohio.

COLUMBUS- Earlier last week, Intel Corporation, a leading semiconductor company, announced plans to establish the future home for their most advanced semiconductor manufacturing facility in Licking County. State Senator Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) applauded the announcement and is encouraged by Intel's decision to invest in American manufacturing.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) announced that Governor DeWine singed Senate Bill 157 today, ensuring abortionists must preserve the life and health of an infant born alive after a botched abortion.

COLUMBUS-The Ohio Senate today passed Senate Bill 215, sponsored by State Senator Terry Johnson (R-McDermott), removing barriers for law abiding gun owners.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) yesterday announced that Governor DeWine signed Sub. House Bill 172 into law, which legalizes consumer fireworks on certain holidays.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) yesterday announced the passage of Senate Bill 157 by the Ohio Senate, which would require medical professionals to preserve the life and health of an infant born alive after a failed abortion.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) last weekend attended the 100th anniversary celebration of the Kiwanis Club of Portsmouth and presented them with a resolution honoring the club for their century of service to the community.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) today applauded the announcement of a $3.57 million grant to support the construction of a main sewer line along Gallia Pike and Route 1A.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) this week introduced Senate Bill 216, also known as Dylan's law, which would establish requirements the parent of an infant who has been exposed to substance abuse must meet before being reunited. This stems from a horrible case in Scioto County where an infant was abused, neglected, died and was subsequently discarded in an abandoned well.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) announced today the passage of House Concurrent Resolution 7 out of the Senate Veterans and Public Safety Committee. H.C.R. 7 would urge Congress and the Department of Defense to maintain the C-130 fleet of the 179th Airlift Wing in Mansfield, Ohio.