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John Fortney

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Director of Communications for the Ohio Senate Majority Caucus. 25 years serving as a News Anchor/Political Reporter. Opinions vary.

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John Fortney
7 months
Fixed the headline: @ohiosenategop passes bill keeping men out of women's sports while protecting children from radical sex change procedures.
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Columbus Dispatch
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Ohio GOP fast-tracks ban on trans women in sports, gender-affirming care in anti-LGBTQ bill
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John Fortney
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Vote Yes on Issue 1 so every county has a say about what goes on a statewide constitutional ballot. Those dismissing the small counties are only interested in their own selfish elitist interests and look down on rural voters. A must read by @AtLaw_AtHeart .
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$11.5 million from California, New York, D.C. and Virginia. The far left trying to "California" Ohio. Vote Yes on Issue 1 and protect Ohio's Constitution from these out of state radical special interest groups.
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Darrel Rowland
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In all, $4.130 million in campaign contributions came from outside Ohio to Protect Our Constitution Just $720,00 from inside Ohio In other words, this pro-Issue 1 group is fueled by 85% out-of-state cash
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John Fortney
1 year
Fixed it for you: Dishonest @RepWeinstein confirms he's part of the cancel culture who would rather cancel a student who is incorrect on history, than educate him. Leveraging the Holocaust for selfish political purposes is disgusting. This is today's left. Identity politics and
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Rep. Casey Weinstein 🇺🇸
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WATCH as @SenatorCirino defends Holocaust deniers in the classroom. And confirms that teachers can’t take a side on it. I can’t BELIEVE I have to say this AGAIN, but here we are: There are some absolute truths. And one is that the Holocaust happened - and it was bad.
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6 years
Congratulations to @OhioSenateGOP Director of Budget and Finance @DiRossiRay for receiving @OhioStateAlumni in Government 2018 Distinguished Service Award. He started his career in '91 as an Ohio Senate page. #OSUinthestatehouse
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John Fortney
1 year
Signing $3 billion in tax relief, educational options for families and accountability for K-12 and college campuses @OhioSenateGOP President @matthuffman1 signs the state's new two year budget that passed today. Read more here.
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John Fortney
10 months
This is a garbage headline. The U.S. Supreme Court vacated the unconstutional ruling and sent it back to the Ohio Supreme Court to reconsider. Meaning that the map is constitutional. Reported in the very same story. Plain Dealer editor pushes narrative over news.
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Andrew Tobias
10 months
Ohio will use same unconstitutional congressional maps in 2024, as court dismisses legal challenges
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John Fortney
1 year
Vote Yes on Issue 1. Protect Ohio's Constitution from being an easy target for wealthy special interests. Even @OHschoolboards protects its statewide platform requiring 75% vote from members to change it. @VoteYesOhio simply raises the bar to 60% to amend Ohio's Constitution.
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John Fortney
3 years
@OhioSenateGOP President @matthuffman1 officially signs the veto override of Senate Bill 22 providing legislative oversight of health orders. The General Assembly represents the voice of the people district to district and town to town. This provides a check on unchecked power.
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John Fortney
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Vote Yes August 8th. Raise the bar against those who want to buy their way into the Constitution to secure a special set of rights the rest of us just don't have.
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@OhioSenateGOP
Ohio Senate GOP
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Protect our state. Protect our Constitution. Proudly vote for Issue 1. @matthuffman1
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John Fortney
2 years
The 134th Ohio General Assembly becomes Auld Lang Syne as @OhioSenateGOP President @matthuffman1 gavels out Sine Die. Onto a new year and the 135th General Assembly January 3rd.
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John Fortney
1 year
Issue One: Protecting Ohio's Foundation. State Senator Bill Reineke makes the case from Tiffin.
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John Fortney
4 years
Shall not be infringed. @OhioSenateGOP President @LarryObhof sponsors SB 360 protecting 2nd Amendment rights during a pandemic by prohibiting any public official from closing a licensed firearms dealer on a statewide or regional basis.
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John Fortney
1 year
Working to protect Ohio's Constitution on August 8th. @OhioSenateGOP @SenRomanchuk joins @OHRGOPCaucus Representative Marilyn John to support State Issue 1 today in Mansfield along with @MGonidakis .
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John Fortney
2 years
The Upper Chamber celebrates the legacy of current and former members of the Ohio Senate at the @OhioStatehouse during the Senate Reunion. Presidents @OhioSenateGOP @OhioAuditor @LarryObhof @matthuffman1 Tom Niehaus Richard Finan and Doug White.
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John Fortney
5 years
@megynkelly Back at a local affiliate years ago, we would save the promo reels of a certain network morning anchor flubbing a promo and dropping profanity laced tirades. These were fed out live or in raw form, so in this case any local abc affiliate could've had access.
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John Fortney
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Making the case against against dark money campaign funded by dollars from outside the United States targeting Ohio's Constitution and redistricting process that was approved by 70% of the voters. @OhioSenateGOP President @matthuffman1 talks @ImpactOhioOCC . Dark money plan would
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John Fortney
11 months
Don't be a Pelosi and "California" Ohio. Vote Yes on Issue 1. Protect Ohio's Constitution from the same radical policies that plague the coasts. Read "Follow the Logic of Our Founding Fathers" in the @MariettaTimes by @OhioSenateGOP Senator and retired SEAL Frank Hoagland.
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Nancy Pelosi
1 year
Extreme Republicans are trying to convince Ohioans to give away their own power at the polls — but you can help stop this! Call voters to Vote NO on Issue 1 to preserve Majority Rule — One Person, One Vote: #MondayMotivation
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3 months
Packed house for the Business First Caucus led by @OhioSenateGOP Senator @LangForOhio featuring the importance of a ready to work, ready to build, workforce. Special guests from The Merit Shop Network.
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John Fortney
1 year
Follow the the logic of our founding fathers. Vote Yes on Issue 1 from @OhioSenateGOP Senator Frank Hoagland in @MariettaTimes .
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John Fortney
3 years
Signing Senate Bill 1, @OhioSenateGOP President @matthuffman1 makes financial literacy part of the curriculum for high school students. Sponsored by @SteveWilsonOH and @BillReineke it also allows districts more flexibility in hiring substitute teachers.
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John Fortney
1 year
Families first as @OhioSenateGOP President welcomes @AfpOhio families supporting education options for their children and Universal Ed Choice Scholarships in the Senate’s budget. Watch @ElectMattDolan outline the Senate's record funding for public schools and scholarship policy.
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Ohio Senate GOP
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Record funding for schools and putting families first with education options. Watch @OhioSenateGOP President @matthuffman1 and Finance Chairman @ElectMattDolan emphasize the historic move to give families options for education while making massive investments in public schools.
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John Fortney
4 months
Damage path from Auglaize, Logan counties from deadly and very powerful tornado. @OhioSenateGOP President @matthuffman1 @Rob_McColley @SteveHuffmanOH @SusanManchester @AngieNadineKing @MikeDeWine @JonHusted . Outpouring of support from community at Indian Lake HS truly remarkable.
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John Fortney
3 years
Two friends from Lima @OhioSenateGOP President @matthuffman1 and @SpeakerCupp sign Ohio's new biennium budget @limaciviccenter . Balanced, on time, constitutional. Now onto the governor for his signature.
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John Fortney
2 years
Welcome to opening day of the 135th Ohio General Asembly @OhioStatehouse . A day for Ohio, a day for families. @OhioSenateGOP President @matthuffman1 welcomes new members, families, and @limanews @LimaYNN with Kewpee Burgers and other Lima favorites before seasion.
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John Fortney
2 years
Accelerating into the future with a $4 billion investment with @HondaInOhio . @OhioSenateGOP President @matthuffman1 joins @JobsOhio @GovMikeDeWine @SpeakerCupp for announcement. Reducing regulatory red tape sets the stage for record long term investment here at home.
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John Fortney
2 months
We agree with the Governor. It is time to protect Ohio’s elections by outlawing foreign campaign contributions, while at the same time fixing the Democratic Party’s error that kept Joe Biden off the November ballot. We encourage the Speaker and Minority Leader to allow a vote on
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John Fortney
4 months
UnFair Districts Ohio wants to gerrymander guaranteed wins for democrats by drawing sprawling districts that disenfranchise urban voters. @OhioSenateGOP President @matthuffman1 talks about their plan funded by contributions from outside the United States.
@OhFairDistricts
FairDistrictsOhio
4 months
Local volunteers involved in citizen-led effort to amend Ohio’s constitution to get rid of gerrymandering say they have seen strong show of support from community members and are confident they will get enough signatures to put measure on November ballot
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John Fortney
2 years
Ohio’s voters, candidates and election system now face a constitutional crisis and election system chaos. Candidates have no specific direction regarding the districts for their campaigns and voters face the uncertainty of additional court ordered gerrymandering.
@karenkasler
Karen Kasler
2 years
Republicans Kennedy and DeWine write in dissent that “in disregard of constitutional standards, four members of this court have now commandeered the redistricting process and that they will continue to reject any General Assembly-district plan until they get the plan they want.“
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John Fortney
1 year
Making sure the legal system is close and convenient for Ohioans appealing a state agency order. @OhioSenateGOP President @matthuffman1 signs SB 21 sponsored by @Rob_McColley and @_Reynolds4US allowing those appeals to be heard in a person's home county rather than Columbus.
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John Fortney
8 years
Great to have @JohnKasich visit the caucus tonight with @KeithFaber
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John Fortney
1 year
Vote Yes on Issue 1: Empower the People, Protect the Constitution @OhioSenateGOP Senator @Rob_McColley in @OSBA magazine.
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John Fortney
2 years
Welcoming the new group of LSC Fellows for the upcoming 135th General Assembly. @OhioSenateGOP President @matthuffman1 and @OhioSenateDems Leader @KennyYuko provide insight about public service and the legislature.
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John Fortney
6 years
Ohio shatters employment record. @ohiosenategop leading through tax reform and reducing job killing bureaucratic red tape. Fundamentally we believe it's your money first, not the government's money. @OhioMeansJobs
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Building a Strong Foundation for Ohio's Future. @OhioSenateGOP @SenReynolds03 Chair of Select Committee on Housing joins President @matthuffman1 Senator @brennerforohio Senator @LBlessing308 and @OhioSenateDems Senator @HearcelCraig for comprehensive findings and recommendations
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Honoring the legacy of service to Ohio and the Upper Chamber. @OhioSenateGOP President @matthuffman1 joins Senators @HearcelCraig @billdemora to pay their respects to the family of Senator Ted Gray, as his body lies in state @OhioStatehouse Rotunda. Senator Gray served 43 years
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John Fortney
6 years
Past @OhioSenateGOP Senate President and new Ohio Auditor @KeithFaber takes oath of office in @OhioStatehouse Senate Chamber with Senate President @LarryObhof and Past Auditor and Lt. Gov. @MaryTaylorOH presiding.
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John Fortney
7 years
@LarryObhof fires the Capitol Cannon to kick off the annual old time baseball game. Historical Society Muffins versus Capitol Cannons.
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John Fortney
4 months
Far left campaigns attacking Ohio's Constitution this November funded by millions coming from outside the United States risk Ohio's election security. The President' Podcast.
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John Fortney
10 months
New maps introduced for the Ohio General Assembly during the Ohio Redistricting Commission meeting. Product of bipartisan negotiations putting Akron, Cincinnati, Dayton and Toledo within self contained Senate districts, keeping those cities whole, no splits. Public hearings will
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John Fortney
1 year
You forgot about this Casey. Now go back to your tantrum throwing meltdown of embarassment. Leveraging the Holocaust for political points. Shameful.
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@RepWeinstein
Rep. Casey Weinstein 🇺🇸
1 year
YES John - guilty as charged! I’m 100% trying to cancel Holocaust deniers. And I promise you I DGAF if you think that makes me ‘woke’.
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John Fortney
1 year
Issue 1! Protecting Ohio's Constitution from wealthy special interest attacks. @OhioSenateGOP President @matthuffman1 talks to @610wtvnnews @MarkBlazor . I’m listening to iHeart ♫ @iHeartRadio
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John Fortney
5 years
That's a good boy. Happy retirement to Bady as he retires from @OhioPatrol service @OhioStatehouse . Paws on patrol keeping the people's house safe.
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John Fortney
1 year
Supporting parents making the best decisions for their kids. @OhioSenateGOP President @matthuffman1 meets Bishops from @ohiocatholics to talk about their support for SB 11, expanding Ed Choice vouchers to every family and standing for lives of families, children and babies.
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John Fortney
4 years
Protecting the 1st amendment. @OhioSenateGOP President @LarryObhof joined by Pastor David Mahan, Minister Matt Hazelwood, Minister Derrick Ledis, and @CCVOhio for signing HB 272. Senate amended to stop any public official from closing places of worship or cancelling elections.
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John Fortney
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John Fortney
10 years
My last night at WTAP! It's an honor serving my hometown for the last three years. Thank you and I wish you a happy and successful New Year!
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John Fortney
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Outlawing foreign contributions and putting Joe Biden on the ballot. Following an historic Special Session of the Ohio General Assembly, Senator @Rob_McColley joins the President's Podcast setting the record straight about why Democrats falsely said foreign contributions for
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John Fortney
6 months
Why a veto override is necessary and an executive order is not enough to protect children. This week's President's Podcast.
@OhioSenateGOP
Ohio Senate GOP
6 months
🎙️The latest edition of The President's Podcast is live! President @matthuffman1 discusses House Bill 68 and plans to override Governor DeWine's veto. Liste now:
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John Fortney
2 years
This headline reflects the narrative of far left special interests and is false. The federal court which is the higher court, established legal maps passed by the Redistricting Commission for a lawful election. The maps are valid and the election constitutional.
@darreldrowland
Darrel Rowland
2 years
Ohio just voted with unconstitutional maps. What comes next for redistricting? (Or will the new GOP majority on the Ohio Supreme Court simply say "never mind" to earlier rulings that maps favoring Republican are unconstitutional?) via @DispatchAlerts
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John Fortney
2 years
With @ElectMattDolan offering the 2nd, and a unanimous vote @OhioSenateGOP @matthuffman1 is elected to a 2nd term as Senate President.
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John Fortney
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Biden's Ballot Problem and the @OhioSenateGOP solution that also outlawed campaign contributions from outside of the United States targeting Ohio's Constitution. Senator @Rob_McColley joins the President's Podcast to talk about foreign election interference and why House and
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John Fortney
3 months
Every state is now a border town as illegal immigration takes a violent toll on Ohio neighborhoods. Watch the President's Podcast on Border Security with @SenatorCirino and @DaveYostOH following a Border Security Forum they hosted in Independence, Ohio.
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Richard K. Jones
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John Fortney
1 year
Imagine if far left special interest groups could change the U.S. Constitution with a simple majority vote. Your first, second, fourth amendment rights would be under constant attack by big government. Founding documents deserve a higher standard of protection.
@OhioSenateGOP
Ohio Senate GOP
1 year
WATCH: Senator @Rob_McColley drives home that Ohio's Constitution is a document deserving of protections from well-funded special interest groups. Learn more here:
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John Fortney
5 years
@megynkelly #2 as a former news director, if a former station of a current employee of mine called making allegations, demands or suggestions about what I should do about said employee, I would remind them they don't make decisions for this newsroom or company.
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John Fortney
8 years
110 classified, 8 top secret, 36 secret info and 2,000 confidential emails carelessly handled but don't charge HRC. We'd already be in jail.
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John Fortney
6 years
i prefer lame duck.
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VidCon
6 years
Ruin Thanksgiving in four words: ___ ___ ___ ___
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John Fortney
2 years
The Ohio Capital Budget is like watermelon in the summertime. $3.5 billion reasons to take a look.
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John Fortney
2 months
Democrats in the House need to answer one simple question. What's more important? Protecting their foreign dark money donors or putting Joe Biden on the ballot. So far, it seems @Russo4Ohio doesn't think Joe Biden is worth it.
@Russo4Ohio
Allison Russo🌻
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Extremist Republicans don't care if Joe Biden makes the ballot. Their foreign money lie is a power grab.
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John Fortney
8 years
Pakistani and Indian legislative fellows visits Ohio Senate staffers. Great people and pros! #worldlearning
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John Fortney
5 years
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John Fortney
1 year
Highlighting critical role Career Tech plays in Ohio's education system. @OhioSenateGOP President @matthuffman1 addresses @OhioACTE @OhioCCS_CTE @OhioACTS conference. Preparing smart students for #careertechohio jobs of the future. Good to see former senator, Chancellor Gardner.
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John Fortney
2 months
Let's be very clear in highlighting their hypocrisy here. The Democrats fought for their foreign dollars and foreign donors and foreign election interference while sacrificing the security of Ohio's elections and Joe Biden for that matter. Puppets of foreign billionaires and bag
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Ohio House Dems
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"Republicans, once again, used their gerrymandered supermajority to attack some of Ohioans most sacred fundamental freedoms. This was never about so-called 'foreign money' or getting President Biden on the ballot.” 🧵(1/5) @Russo4Ohio
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John Fortney
1 year
The Business First Caucus meets to talk economic policy and moving Ohio forward for development and career path opportunities for families. @OhioSenateGOP President @matthuffman1 joins caucus co-chair @LangForOhio @SenRomanchuk along with senate and house members.
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John Fortney
2 years
Members of Ohio's hard working 88 County commissions @OHCounties receive a down to the wire legislative update from @OhioSenateGOP President @matthuffman1 .
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John Fortney
4 years
Restoring Lake Erie to good health. @OhioSenateGOP President @LarryObhof Senator Matt Dolan and @DaveJoyceOH14 join @EPA @EPAAWheeler to announce major goal of Great Lakes Restoration Initiative of removing Ashtabula River and others from Area of Concern. River health returns.
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John Fortney
3 years
A decade of economic investment and job creation. @OhioSenateGOP President @matthuffman1 addresses @JobsOhio @nauseef during 10th anniversary gathering. #JOTurns10
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John Fortney
2 years
"Third party?" Democrats on the commission no longer conceal their proxy votes for @EricHolder @DemRedistrict @allontheline_oh suing commission's general assembly maps. @Russo4Ohio letter supports recommended changes from "a third party" @marceelias the lawyer for @DemRedistrict .
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@JoshRultNews
Josh Rultenberg
2 years
. @Russo4Ohio sending letter to commissioners saying the Independent Map Drawers’ maps "as modified by a third party" were uploaded to the Commission’s website yesterday. Asks for amendments to these maps by 3pm today. @SpectrumNews1OH
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John Fortney
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Post session bipartisan interview after 28 to 2 vote by Ohio Senate that would make access to recreational marijuana available immediately instead of waiting 9 months as part of Issue 2. @OhioSenateGOP President @matthuffman1 @Rob_McColley and @OhioSenateDems leader
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John Fortney
6 months
The effort of the left to gerrymander guaranteed wins for democrats hinges on millions of dollars from out of state and out of country dark money groups prepared to split apart communities. More in depth comments in the President's Podcast.
@jbalmert
Jessie Balmert
6 months
How bipartisan is Ohio's new citizen redistricting proposal? Initial $$ comes from liberal, left-leaning groups. GOP leaders say that's a problem. via @enquirer
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John Fortney
2 years
Protecting access to quality childcare as Ohio parents head back to work in the post pandemic economy. @OhioSenateGOP President @matthuffman1 testifies before the special Step Up to Quality committee. Thousands of daycares have closed. Troubling drop: 5,889 in 2012 to 1,960 now.
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John Fortney
2 years
@darreldrowland Contempt is clearly what the @DemRedistrict @EricHolder @allontheline_oh have for Ohio voters, its election process and for the constitution. State after state, they pose as voting advocates but instead press the courts to give them what the voters won't.
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John Fortney
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Pushing back against skyrocketing property tax valuations and unchecked power at the Department of Taxation. @OhioSenateGOP Senator @LangForOhio introduces SB153 which combined with companion bill HB 187 protects property owners and farmers. @kristinaroegner @DrTerryAJohnson
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John Fortney
2 years
Presidential portrait of @OhioSenateGOP Past President @LarryObhof unveiled in the Atrium of @OhioStatehouse . Served as President during the 132nd and 133rd Ohio General Assembly.
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John Fortney
4 years
Historic testimony on SCR 14 in Health Committee chaired by @BurkeForOhio declaring racism a public health crisis. @SenSWilliams @HearcelCraig present sponsor testimony on the bill. @OhioSenateGOP President @LarryObhof says Senate is undertaking an important discussion on race.
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John Fortney
2 years
A great tour of the @OhioStatehouse led by @OhioSenateGOP @bobdhackett starts in the map room with @NELSDnews Kenton Ridge High School College Credit Plus students.
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John Fortney
3 years
Providing flexibility to Ohio students and districts affected by the pandemic. @OhioSenateGOP President @matthuffman1 signs HB 67 waiving certain end of year testing and replaces with coursework grading for graduation and requests a waiver from federal testing requirements.
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John Fortney
2 years
Misleading statements from democrats cloud the congressional redistricting process. See response from @OhioSenateGOP President @matthuffman1
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John Fortney
7 years
Affirming the commitment to life @LarryObhof addresses Greater Columbus Right to Life at statehouse. @ohiolife @OhioSenateGOP .
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John Fortney
8 months
Watch our new video from the Senate's Ohio Public University Trustee Governance Symposium from an expert panel talking about how DEI focused hiring has transformed into a discriminatory hiring process.
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Ohio Senate GOP
8 months
This week on The President's Podcast: @SenatorCirino joins the show to discuss the recent Ohio Public University Trustee Symposium, Senate Bill 83, and protecting intellectual diversity on campus. Tune in here:
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John Fortney
1 year
This is incorrect. The Senate eliminated the money for the tennis tournament, and gave $25 million per year to the food banks plus another $10 million to the Cleveland food bank.
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Josh Sweigart
1 year
The $25 million the Ohio Senate wants to spend on a privately owned tennis tournament in Warren County is more than they intend to spend supporting Ohio food banks over the next two years.
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John Fortney
2 years
The efforts @Rob_McColley @kristinaroegner @OhioSenateGOP @matthuffman1 to pass regulatory reform with SB 9 and build on the foundation of SB 1 from the 133rd General Assembly and @LarryObhof noted in this column from the @WSJ
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The Wall Street Journal
2 years
From @WSJopinion : The time is ripe for regulatory change, and the states have created a road map for how to achieve it, writes @JamesBroughel
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John Fortney
1 year
Perspective from @OhioSenateGOP President @matthuffman1 with @nbc4i @NatalieFahmy on taxes and transportation before today's Senate session. Senate will vote on SB 21 sponsored @Rob_McColley @SenReynolds03 making appeals of state agency rulings easier and convenient for Ohioans.
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John Fortney
1 year
If you have a college student, their student loans should pay for an education, rather than an indoctrination from the woke thought police operating from the safety of tenure island. A tidal wave of free thought is coming with Senate Bill 83.
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Ohio Senate GOP
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John Fortney
2 years
High tech investment here at home in Ohio as @HondaInAmerica cuts the ribbon on the #halowindtunnel with the help of @OhioSenateGOP President @matthuffman1 . Driving safety and security from the highway to the track at the @TRCPG in East Liberty.
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John Fortney
8 months
Affordable housing challenges can be strikingly different from big cities to small towns. That's why the @OhioSenateGOP Select Committe held its hearing @WSCC_Marietta . Chaired by @SenReynolds03 and members @brennerforohio @DrTerryAJohnson @HearcelCraig listened to issues ranging
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John Fortney
3 years
Protecting the brave men and women who keep our neighborhoods safe. @GovMikeDeWine @JonHusted join Senator @Manning_Nathan and Senator Gavarone along with law enforcement announcing $250 million in grants targeting violent crime,help crime labs and wellness programs for officers.
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John Fortney
8 years
Senate President @KeithFaber Speaker @CARosenberger announce $2.6B Capital Budget investing in local communities.
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John Fortney
5 years
@OhioSenateGOP President @LarryObhof always takes time to invite kids and families who are taking the @OhioStatehouse tour to step onto the floor during non-voting sessions. Truly is the people's house.
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John Fortney
6 years
Statehouse Santa visiting Senate offices today. I'm asking for Sine Die as a stocking stuffer.
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John Fortney
10 years
Please remember to have responsible fun tonight. I don't want my staff to have to cover a fatal dui crash tonight or any night.
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