Tim Schaffer News

COLUMBUS-State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) today announced the State Controlling Board has released $3.5 million in funds to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for Hocking Hills State Park in Logan to build a new lodge.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) and Lancaster Police Chief Adam Pillar joined Governor Mike DeWine this week as he signed legislation into law that will memorialize a section of U.S. Route 22 between State Route 188 and State Route 37 as "Officer M. Scott Moyer Memorial Highway."

COLUMBUS-State Senator Tim Schaffer this week addressed Ohio's fire chiefs and other emergency personnel at the Annual Ohio Fire Chiefs' Association (OFCA) Winter Symposium in Columbus.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) 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.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Tim Schaffer today received the Heritage Award from Heritage Ohio at the Ohio Statehood Day celebration event at the Ohio Statehouse

COLUMBUS-State Senator Tim Schaffer this week introduced legislation that would allow up to five years of military service to count towards service credit at the State of Ohio for purposes of longevity or vacation accrual.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Tim Schaffer today introduced legislation that will provide a $500 non-refundable tax credit to volunteer firefighters to purchase safety or protective gear for use with firefighting related operations.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Tim Schaffer this week announced grants of more than $44,000 to numerous volunteer fire departments (VFD) throughout the 20th Ohio Senate district.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Tim Schaffer this week announced that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) will release funding for recreation trail projects throughout the state pending State Controlling Board approval.

COLUMBUS-On Wednesday, State Senators Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) and Teresa Fedor (D-Toledo) gave sponsor testimony on Senate Bill 247, their legislation aimed at further combating human trafficking and prostitution in Ohio.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) invites area residents to attend district open office hours Saturday, February 22th, 2020 at the Kate Love Simpson Library in McConnelsville and the Crossroads Branch Library in Cambridge.

COLUMBUS- State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) today honored the 2019 Pickerington High School Central Football team for winning the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) 2019 Division I State Championship.

COLUMBUS- The Ohio Senate this week unanimously passed Senate Bill 229, sponsored by State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster), designating the second week of November as Ohio Diabetes Awareness-Heart Connection Week.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) announced Monday that the State Controlling Board has released $274,890.76 in funds for various projects at Zane State College in Zanesville.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) announced Monday that the State Controlling Board has released $325,146 to the City of Lancaster for public roadwork improvements in support of the Magna Seating of America, Inc. project.

COLUMBUS- Mission: Readiness Ohio this week honored State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) with the "National Security Leadership Award" for his support of historic investments made in early childhood care and education in the state's operating budget, signed into law earlier this year.

COLUMBUS- The Ohio Senate unanimously passed House Concurrent Resolution 8, sponsored by State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster), urging the United States Congress to change the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) data records to reflect only records of those found at-fault in automotive accidents, not the innocent drivers who are found not-at-fault.