Guest Column from State Representative Tony Burkley The Ohio House of Representatives has been hard a work the past several months passing legislation that will benefit all Ohioans in all corners of the state. Three pieces of legislation in particular that I was proud to vote in favor of was a bill to give small…
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Burkley Honors George Clemens IV as a 2016 Division III State Wrestling Champion
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Columbus—Today, State Representative Tony Burkley (R-Payne) presented a resolution to George Clemens, honoring him as a 2016 Division III State Wrestling Champion. “I was proud to see George Clemens further his wrestling career and obtain a spot on the state tournament podium,” said Rep. Burkley. “With his dedication and perseverance, I expect we will see…
Legislation Honoring Fallen Military Hero Passes Ohio House
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Legislation Honoring Fallen Military Hero Passes Ohio House State Representative Tony Burkley (R-Payne) today announced the passage of Substitute Senate Bill 182 by the Ohio House of Representatives, an omnibus bill that designates multiple memorial highways across the state. The legislation includes House Bill 406, a road-naming bill sponsored by Rep. Burkley, which names a…
Guest Column from Representative Tony Burkley
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New Legislation Offers Educational and Employment Support for VeteransMoving into the summer season, the Ohio House of Representatives has been busy with a variety of bills. Devoting time and attention to each piece of legislation is essential and part of the democratic process. As many of these bills have passed through the House, one of…
Paulding Chamber & Governor Honor Three Local Leaders
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The Office of Ohio Governor John Kasich and Lt. Governor Mary Taylor Honor State Bank sent representatives to Paulding to honor the work and dedication of three people: Tony Burkley of Napa True Value, Diane Jones of the State Bank and Paulding-Putnam Electric’s CEO George Carter! Erika Willitzer announced on Thursday, May 15th, three local recipients…
Schools Receive Reprieve from Weather Makeup Days
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COLUMBUS—State Representative Tony Burkley (R-Payne) today announced that Governor Kasich has signed House Bill 416, which increases by four the number of calamity days school districts are allowed to use during the 2013-2014 school year, bringing the total number of calamity days up to nine. After the Ohio House declined to concur upon Senate changes…
Expanding Options for Schools During Rough Winter
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Guest Column from Representative Tony BurkleyI don’t think a single square inch of the state has been spared this brutal winter. About the time I heard the term “polar vortex” being thrown around, I had a feeling this might not be a typical winter. While this has caused extra work for the crews tasked with…
Burkley Seeking Re-election
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State Representative Tony Burkley has filed petitions to run for re-election in the May primary. Burkley is currently in his first two year term as State Representative in the 82nd District. The 82nd District includes the Counties of Defiance, Paulding, Van Wert, and Part of Auglaize. Burkley previously served as County Commissioner for 16 years.…
Burkley, Hill Introduce Calamity Days Legislation
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State Representatives Tony Burkley (R-Payne) and Brian Hill (R-Zanesville) have announced that they are introducing legislation to increase the number of calamity days that school districts are allocated for the 2013-2014 school year. Schools are currently allotted five calamity days for the year, with school districts making up calamity days beyond the fifth. The legislation…
Looking Forward to a Productive 2014 Session in Ohio House
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Guest Column from Representative Tony BurkleyLast year featured many important policy issues in the state legislature, most notably the passage of the state’s two-year budget. As I enter my second year serving the people of Defiance, Paulding Van Wert counties, as well as part of Auglaize County, I would like to inform my constituents of…
