Senator Bob Peterson | The Ohio Senate

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Senate District 17

Bob Peterson

Ohio Senate District 17

Counties: Clinton, Fayette, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence (part), Pickaway (part), Pike, Ross, Vinton (part)

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October 2020: Expanding Broadband Access to Schools July 2020: Summer Update April 2020: A Message from State Senator Bob Peterson Regarding COVID-19 Resources for Ohioans January 2020: Continuing Our Good Work in 2020 October 2019: Have a Happy and Safe Halloween August 2019: Summer Fun Around the Community June 2019: Wrapping Up a Busy Budget Season April 2019: Incentivizing New Investments in Struggling Communities March 2019: Making Your Priorities, Our Priorities January 2019: Kicking Off the 133rd General Assembly November 2018: Funding Justice, Congratulating Young Livestock Enthusiasts and Celebrating Local Entertainment April 2018: Recognizing Outstanding Farmers, Regulatory Reform and Protecting Ohio's Most Vulnerable December 2017: An Update from State Senator Bob Peterson August 2017: Honoring a Local WWII Hero June 2017: Closing a Roughly $1 Billion Fiscal Shortfall May 2017: Ensuring Transparency and Accountability

Senator Bob Peterson

Senate Building
1 Capitol Square
1st Floor

Columbus, OH 43215

Hometown: Washington Court House

(614) 466-8156

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Peterson Named Chair of Senate Energy & Public Utilities Committee

January 15, 2021

Peterson Applauds Signing of Bill to Improve Ohio's Water Quality

January 7, 2021

Peterson Sworn in for the 134th General Assembly

January 5, 2021

Senate Passes Peterson Bill Aimed at Incentivizing Job Creation in Ohio

December 24, 2020

Peterson Announces Senate Passes Bill Protecting Small Businesses from Shutdowns

December 23, 2020

Featured Videos with Senator Peterson

Senator Bob Peterson Highlights New Pandemic Relief Funding

Ohio Senator Bob Peterson with a special message about coronavirus resources

Providing Tax Relief for Ohio's Disabled Veterans

Providing Relief to Ohio's Food Desert Areas: Vinton County Opens Its First Grocery Store

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Learn About Senator Peterson

Senator Peterson has made it a priority to keep the state's budget balanced, reducing government spending and lowering taxes, while funding essential services.

Senator Peterson is an 8th generation farmer and still farms with his family in Fayette County.

Senator Peterson has sponsored 27 bills in his 6 years in the Ohio General Assembly on a wide range of issues from agriculture and water quality to lower taxes and workforce development.