| 10.12.2011 | |
| Burke introduces bill to provide CDL waiver for drivers with military experience | |
| Columbus- State Senator Dave Burke announced that he has recently introduced Senate Bill 235, legislation that would establish a waiver for the commercial driver's license (CDL) skills test for drivers with military commercial motor vehicle experience. | |
| 09.26.2011 | |
| Burke named vice-chair of Senate Health Committee | |
| Columbus- State Senator Dave Burke announced that he has been named vice-chairman of the Senate Health, Human Services and Aging Committee by Senate President Tom Niehaus (R- New Richmond). In addition, Burke was also named to the Senate Agriculture Committee and the Highways and Transportation Committee. | |
| 09.15.2011 | |
| Burke introduces bill to require the POW/MIA flag to be flown along Ohio rest stops | |
| Columbus- State Senator Dave Burke announced today he has introduced Senate Bill 222, which would require the Ohio Department of Transportation to display the POW/MIA flag at each rest area along interstate highways and the Ohio Turnpike. Rest areas currently display the U.S. flag and the Ohio state flag. Burke noted that the Ohio Revised Code currently encourages the POW/MIA flag to be flown over each public building in Ohio, but does not require it. | |
| 09.12.2011 | |
| Burke announces approval of state loan for expansion project in Plain City, creation of 30 new jobs | |
| Columbus- State Senator Dave Burke announced today the State Controlling Board has approved a $600,000 state loan for the purchase of a building in Plain City by Anscot, LLC. The building will in turn be leased to Eden Cryogenics, LLC to expand its manufacturing capabilities - a project that is expected to create 30 new, full-time jobs and retain 23 others. | |
| 09.01.2011 | |
| Burke introduces bill to simplify the process of obtaining a hunting license for military and law enforcement officers | |
| Columbus- State Senator Dave Burke announced today he has introduced Senate Bill 210, legislation that would exempt members of the armed forces and law enforcement from needing to complete a hunter education and conservation course in order to obtain an Ohio hunting license. | |
| 08.31.2011 | |
| Burke announces local fire departments to receive grants | |
| Columbus- State Senator Dave Burke announced today that fire departments in Crawford and Sandusky counties have been awarded Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grants. The grants provide fire departments and fire associations that serve communities with populations under 10,000 with matching federal funds for equipment upgrades and assistance with organizational and training costs. | |
| 08.08.2011 | |
| Burke announces release of state funds in support of Algaeventure's expansion in Marysville | |
| Columbus- State Senator Dave Burke announced today that the state Controlling Board has awarded a $130,000 Rapid Outreach Grant to Algaeventure Systems, Inc. for costs associated with the purchase of new machinery and equipment as part of the company's expansion in Marysville. As a result of this project, Algaeventure will create 200 new, full-time jobs. | |
