Issues
To learn more about my stance on specific issues, and for links to legislation, select from the list below.
As Ohio’s first Senator on the Agriculture Committee in more than forty years, I am honored to represent our state’s farmers.
Rich in natural resources and home to skilled labor force, Ohio can become the Silicon Valley of Alternative Energy.
For hard-working Ohioans, it is often difficult to take time off work to go from agency to agency applying for public benefits such as food stamps or child care assistance. The Ohio Benefit Bank can help.
I am proud to represent the racially and ethnically diverse population of Ohio.
Experts from across the globe and throughout the United States have come to consensus: Global climate change is real.
As Ohio and the nation move into the 21st century, we must rebuild the infrastructure of the urban centers of our great cities, reinvigorate struggling midsize communities, empower rural areas to secure needed services and infrastructure, and protect the quality of life in all of our towns and suburbs across the state.
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a federal tax credit recognizing the economic contributions of working families. Click here to find out more and see what EITC can do.
I am pleased that the Senate has acted to shore up our economy by providing tax rebates to middle class families.
Investing in our education system is essential to ensuring Ohio’s future. By investing in Ohio’s youth and young people from all over the nation, we prepare and help produce the leaders of tomorrow.
To free ourselves from dependency on foreign oil, and to address the global climate change crisis, we must build a system where our energy is home grown, readily available, clean, and affordable.
The Food Stamp Program is our nation’s first line of defense against hunger.
Lake Erie is truly one of Ohio’s crown jewels.
Health Care is an important issue for all Ohioans, and I am working hard to ensure a better system for everyone.
Ohio’s first responders are our first line of defense in ensuring our communities and our families are safe.
Foreclosures in Ohio are dominating the headlines.
I have supported legislation to curb illegal immigration by increasing criminal penalties for immigrant smuggling and document fraud, eliminating the use of government documents that are easily forged, and doubling the number of border patrol guards.
Ohio is home to the most talented labor force in the world. Rich in natural resource and with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, the Buckeye state is poised to lead the way nationally in manufacturing and small business development.
Our nation's foreign policy should be grounded in our values and directed toward advancing global peace and prosperity. A commitment to diplomacy is required to address threats to our national security, and global collaboration is required to address threats to the public health and the environment.
As of January 31, 2008, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security instituted changes for travelers entering the United States by land and sea. Click here for a brief overview of the changes and additional information.
Ohio has a comprehensive infrastructure system essential to the state’s economy, and to the public health and safety of Ohioans, that must be preserved and upgraded as it ages.
Trade is vital to our nation’s economic future. But the trade deals of the past decade have failed Ohio workers and small businesses.
In February of 2009, all television broadcasts will transition from analog to digital. Is your TV ready?
Nothing is more important than caring for the men and women who have served our nation.
I have been a longtime supporter of welfare programs that empower recipients to be self sufficient and successful in the workforce. Ohioans should be given the tools and guidance they need to reach their employment goals.