State Senator Mark Romanchuk strongly supports the Ohio Senate's approval of the state's new Biennial Operating Budget, maintaining the Upper Chamber's commitment of fiscal responsibility to the taxpayers.

The Ohio Senate unanimously passed House Bill 15, based in large part upon previous legislation (Senate Bill 2) and designed to become a new 21st Century power policy that would produce reliable and affordable energy for the whole state.

COLUMBUS - The Ohio Senate passed Senate Bill 155, sponsored by State Senator Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario) which removes the requirement for the Department of Transportation to construct certain interstate interchanges.

COLUMBUS - The Ohio Senate passed Senate Bill 144, which allows certified pharmacy technicians and registered pharmacy technicians to administer immunizations. This includes providing the service to children who are five, as opposed to the current age limit of seven. The bill was backed by State Senator Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario) who serves as the Chair of the Medicaid Committee and member of the Health Committee.

COLUMBUS - State Senator Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario) announced nearly $5 million for important Capital Budget projects across Senate District 22. This is the second phase of the process following last week's announcement of a $350 million investment by the Senate in Ohio communities from the One-Time Strategic Community Investment Fund.

COLUMBUS-The Ohio Senate passed House Bill 49, which requires hospitals to comply with the federal price transparency law. This includes maintaining and making a public list of standard charges for services that a patient may schedule in advance. The bill was backed by State Senator Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario) as the Chair of the Medicaid Committee and member of the Health Committee.