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BURKE ANNOUNCES NEW SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

The program offers over 340 scholarship opportunities to Ohio high school seniors. In total, more than $1.1 million in scholarships will be made available for those who are selected to participate.

BURKE RECEIVES AWARD FOR LEGISLATIVE EXCELLENCE

State Senator Dave Burke received recognition from the Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities (OACBHA). The group honored him with its Award for Legislative Excellence.

Senate approves changes to Commercial Driver's License requirements

State Senator Dave Burke commented on passage of House Bill 337, legislation that makes changes to Ohio law governing commercial drivers' licenses (CDLs).

Op-Ed Streamlining Government In Ohio

One of my priorities as your state senator is keeping you updated on what is happening at the Ohio Statehouse.
With that in mind, I wanted to take this opportunity to highlight some of the legislation that my colleagues and I in the Senate have approved in recent weeks.

Burke announces passage of bill to require the POW/MIA flag be displayed at Ohio rest stops

Columbus-State Senator Dave Burke announced that the Ohio Senate approved Senate Bill 222 yesterday, his legislation that would require the POW/MIA flag to be displayed in addition to the U.S. flag and the Ohio state flag at rest areas along the Ohio Turnpike and Ohio interstate highways. Current Ohio law encourages the POW/MIA to be flown but does not require it.

Senator Dave Burke Honored by Ohio Disability Association as 2011 Legislator of the Year

The Ohio Association of County Boards – Serving People with Developmental Disabilities (OACB) announced.

Friday that Senator Dave Burke (R‐Marysville) has been chosen as their 2011 Legislator of the Year. The state disability group presented Burke with the award in a ceremony held last week at the association’ annual convention in Columbus.

BURKE ANNOUCES HE IS RUNNING FOR ELECTION IN OHIO'S 26th SENATE DISTRICT

Columbus – State Senator Dave Burke (R-Marysville) has filed his petitions and announced he is running for election for Ohio's 26th Senate District.

"It is a privilege to represent the people of Ohio's 26^th Senate District." Burke said. "I am humbled to be given this opportunity to serve our state and I will continue to work hard to bring jobs back and return prosperity to Ohio families. Much work remains to be done and I am running to keep the Senate seat to continue my efforts to get Ohio back on track."

Burke named Legislator of the Year by child welfare advocates

Columbus - State Senator Dave Burke and State Representative Barbara Boyd (D-Cleveland) were named Outstanding Legislators of the Year at the Public Children Services Association of Ohio (PCSAO) Annual Conference Oct. 19-20.

Ohio law Banning Bath Salts Starts Monday

Burke's Law Banning Bath Salts Takes Effect Monday

Burke Visits Galion Community Hospital

Galion Hospital recognized by Radiological Assoc.