MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio- State Senator Tim Schaffer visited Zanesville today to talk about the state operating budget that was passed in June. The budget features tax policies and infrastructure project funds that will have a positive impact on families and small businesses in Ohio. The Ohio Senate added the largest personal income tax cut in […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio- Ohio State Senator Tim Schaffer and Zanesville Mayor Don Mason met at the old Lear property today to talk about moving forward with its cleanup. The city of Zanesville has been doing its best to clean up the site. With the help of the city, Ohio EPA, the governor’s office and Senator Schaffer, […]
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ZANESVILE, Ohio-State senator Tim Schaffer of Ohio’s 20th district made a trip to Zanesville this afternoon to meet with local elected officials. We sat down with senator Schaffer to discuss legislative bills that he has sponsored and cosponsored in the state house. One such bill is senate Bill 8 which looks to expand broadband access […]
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COLUMBUS—State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) announced Monday State Controlling Board approval of $500,000 in funds to the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Services for community assistance projects at Muskingum Behavioral Health. “I applaud the State Controlling Board for getting these funds out to support the project in Zanesville,” said Schaffer. “This life-changing project will […]
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ZANESVILLE – Schaffer thought of Senate Bill 359 after seeing riots in cities like Columbus and people attacking first responders such as police and firefighters who Schaffer says are only trying to do their jobs and keep people safe. “We’re increasing criminal penalties on those folks. If they try to intimidate or they touch a […]
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ZANESVILLE, OH – State Senator Tim Schaffer and State Senator Kristina Roegner have announced legislation that will significantly update local boards of health. Senate Bill 348 would allow local boards of health to reject orders from the Ohio Department of Health or the Ohio Director of Health during periods of emergency. “We put a couple […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio – United Way of Muskingum, Perry and Morgan Counties has teamed up with Zanesville Think Tank of Poverty and the Zanesville Civic League to host a poverty simulation. The theme is a month in the life of ALICE, Asset, Limited, Income, Constrained, and Employed. Becky Clawson, Community Impact Director, said 65% of Zanesville […]
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