Voting

November 4th, 2016

Your vote matters. Lou Gentile has been fighting to make Eastern and Southeastern Ohio a better place to work, live, and raise a family. We need to keep him in Ohio’s State Senate. I’m not sure if I will be able to get out to vote on Election Day, November 8. What can I do? Registered […]

Endorsed

October 29th, 2016

Newspapers, educators, coal miners, police officers, firefighters, farmers, and labor groups have endorsed Lou Gentile because they know he is the best choice to represent the people of the 30th State Senate district.  “More broadly, the senator has been a strong advocate for maintaining and enhancing local and state government revenues, to help senior citizens […]

Investments in the 30th Senate District

October 26th, 2016

Lou Gentile delivers for Eastern and Southeastern Ohio. During his time in the Senate, he has worked to bring millions of dollars for jobs, public works, education, healthcare, and economic development back to the district. Click to view the map below to see the impact Lou Gentile has made on communities throughout the region.

Early Voting Starts October 12

October 12th, 2016

Ohio early voting begins Wednesday, October 12 for the November 8, 2016 election. You can vote in person at your county’s early vote location, or request an absentee ballot and vote early at home by filling out this form. If you request an absentee ballot, mail it back or drop it at your county Board of […]

Lou Gentile endorsed by United Mine Workers of America

September 15th, 2016

BELLAIRE, Ohio – On Tuesday, Senator Lou Gentile received the endorsement of the United Mine Workers of America in the race for Ohio’s 30th State Senate District. Mike Caputo, Vice President of United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) District 31, made the endorsement. “Make no mistake, Lou Gentile is a true friend to Ohio’s coal miners. […]

Labor Day 2016

September 5th, 2016

Many of us will spend this Labor Day holiday with friends and family, enjoying the final days of summer and relaxing with a day off work. But, for generations of American workers who built this country, days off, a safe work environment, and a fair wage were far from guaranteed. For some, this is still […]

Senator Lou Gentile’s Amendment Adopted Into Law

July 28th, 2016

Designates October as Disability History and Awareness Month COLUMBUS, Ohio – Today, Governor Kasich signed into law Ohio House Bill 483, which is a mid-year budget update for the Department of Developmental Disabilities. Included in the bill is an amendment offered by Senator Lou Gentile (D-Steubenville) to designate the month of October disability history and awareness […]

Mural honors veterans

July 9th, 2016

BY ANTHONY CONN FRIDAY, JULY 8TH 2016 JEFFERSON COUNTY, OH — “I believe the mural represents the gratitude of Toronto. And the gratitude it has toward the men and women that served this nation.” The City of Toronto unveiled a new mural Friday night at the corner of 3rd and Market streets. It depicts the […]

Phase II of I-70 project approved

July 9th, 2016

BY SEAN EILER FRIDAY, JULY 8TH 2016 BELMONT COUNTY, OH — A multi-million dollar roadway project is taking a stretch of road that connects to U.S. 40 all the way across I-70 toward the Ohio Valley Mall, giving access to a number of local businesses in St. Clairsville. On Friday morning, both state and local […]

Lou Gentile is the clear choice for Ohio Senate

July 3rd, 2016

Babe Erdos, Ohio Legislative and Political Coordinator United Mine Workers of America TIMES LEADER Hard work, perseverance and resilience. These are qualities that define the people of the Ohio Valley. They are also the virtues of our state senator, Lou Gentile. As the Ohio Political and Legislative Coordinator for the United Mine Workers, I have […]

Gentile officially kicks off campaign

June 6th, 2016

MINGO JUNCTION — Ohio Sen. Lou Gentile officially launched his campaign for re-election at a rally at the Mingo Junction Knights of Columbus on Sunday. Gentile, D-Steubenville, and several prominent state Democrats spoke to a crowd of about 300 of Gentile’s supporters. Attendees ranged from officials at all levels of government to labor union representatives, […]

State leaders pay tribute to fallen veterans in Amsterdam

May 31st, 2016

BY JULIA KRAMER MONDAY, WTOV9 AMSTERDAM, Ohio — One local community came together to honor those who have fallen in a very special ceremony with state leaders in attendance. It was a day filled with singing, praying and remembering those who served honorably and didn’t return. Guest speaker Representative Jack Cera noted how important it […]

Sen. Gentile testifies in support of retired miners

May 28th, 2016

Times Leader COLUMBUS, Ohio Ohio Sen. Lou Gentile testified this week before the Ohio Senate’s Transportation, Commerce and Labor Committee in support of Senate Concurrent Resolution 17, which urges Congress to enact the bipartisan Miners Protection Act pending in the U.S. Senate. “Our retired coal miners have worked hard and have earned their pensions and […]

Mine training center funding approved for Harrison County

May 27th, 2016

“State Senator Lou Gentile’s efforts were instrumental in keeping the site in Harrison County.” By Kate Davison – Thursday, May 26th, 2016 HARRISON COUNTY, Ohio — It’s been a week since the state of Ohio announced it had secured funding to build a new, state-of-the-art mine safety training center in Harrison County. A capital budget […]

Senator Lou Gentile Pushes Tax Relief For Seniors

May 11th, 2016

Bill removes homestead exemption income limit for seniors and disabled COLUMBUS, Ohio – Today, State Senator Lou Gentile (D-Steubenville) gave sponsor testimony in the Ohio Senate’s Ways and Means Committee on Senate Bill 122. This bill would remove the income limit of $31,500, allowing all seniors and disabled Ohioans to apply for the homestead exemption […]

Steelworkers’ memorial dedicated in Steubenville

April 30th, 2016

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — The steelworkers’ memorial in Steubenville has stood in front of the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County for several months now. On Friday, an official dedication to the workers it represents was made. A crowd gathered at the library in downtown to commemorate all of those who have a part in […]

Senator Lou Gentile Testifies in Support of Job Opportunities for Veterans

April 27th, 2016

Legislation would give tax credits to businesses that hire veterans COLUMBUS, Ohio – This morning in the Ohio Senate’s Ways and Means Committee, Senator Lou Gentile (D-Steubenville) provided sponsor testimony for Senate Bill 18. This bill would give a refundable income tax credit to small businesses that hire qualified veterans and members of the National […]

Tax Relief for Disabled Veterans

March 31st, 2016

COLUMBUS, OH – State Senator Lou Gentile (D-Steubenville) has introduced legislation with Senate Minority Leader Joe Schiavoni (D-Boardman) to give a tax break to military veterans.  Under the terms of Senate Bill 302, any 100% disabled veteran would be exempt from paying all property taxes on their home. “Ohio should prioritize giving tax relief to […]

Sen. Lou Gentile delivers lesson in public service

March 11th, 2016

JANELL HUNTER – Times Leader Staff Writer , Times Leader BRIDGEPORT – Ohio Sen. Lou Gentile, D-Steubenville, delivered encouragement and inspiration to Bridgeport High School student, teachers and administrators Thursday in an informative speech. He also took questions from several students. Gentile, who grew up in Steubenville, began by saying he entered public service to […]

Bridgeport H.S. students meet Sen. Gentile

March 11th, 2016

BY BRITTANY GREGO, WTOV 9 BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — Bridgeport High School students got a chance to make their voices heard with a visit from a special guest from the state government on Thursday. Ohio Senator Lou Gentile, D-District 30, which includes Belmont County, spoke to students about his responsibilities in Columbus, and he also […]

Senator Lou Gentile Urges Passage of Miners Protection Act

March 9th, 2016

Act would protect pensions of thousands of retirees COLUMBUS, OH – Today, Senator Lou Gentile (D-Steubenville) announced he will introduce a resolution in the Ohio Senate urging Congress to pass the bipartisan Miners Protection Act of 2015. Gentile’s announcement follows the testimony of United Mine Workers of America President Cecil Roberts before the U.S. Senate’s Finance […]

Ohio University Police Officer and bomb dog may stay together even after retirement

February 24th, 2016

Posted: Tuesday, February 23, 2016 3:41 pm | Updated: 9:44 pm, Tue Feb 23, 2016. Julia Fair | Staff Writer Officer Tim Woodyard and Officer Alex spend most mornings walking through Baker University Center side by side — with Alex’s tail happily wagging back and forth. It seems the only instance that would separate the […]

Mine training facility receives funding in Harrison County

February 15th, 2016

BY KENDALL FORWARD, WTOV 9 CADIZ, Ohio — Ohio Senator Lou Gentile recently approved funding that will lead to the groundbreaking of the new mine safety training center in Harrison County. The money came from the Ohio Controlling Board, which approved capital dollars to start the $2 million investment from the state in 2014. Gentile […]

Senator Lou Gentile Raising Awareness For Ohioans With Disabilities

February 10th, 2016

  Senate Bill 130 designates October Disability History and Awareness Month Columbus, Ohio — Today, the Ohio Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 130, sponsored by State Senator Lou Gentile (D-Steubenville). This bill designates the month of October to be Disability History and Awareness Month. It also encourages schools in Ohio to provide instruction and events […]

Ohio bill would let K-9 partners retire with officers

February 3rd, 2016

By William T. Perkins – The Columbus Dispatch  •  Wednesday February 3, 2016 11:48 AM When police officers retire from service in Ohio, it sometimes means saying goodbye to their closest colleagues — their K-9 partners. But a recent controversy in Marietta prompted one state legislator to draft a bill allowing officers and their dogs to stick […]

Ohio democratic senators lay out agenda for 2016

January 28th, 2016

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) Ohio’s democratic senators lay out their agenda for and goals 2016. State Senator, Lou Gentile, says that several of the initiatives are focused on building the middle class up and improving wages. They also want to work on college affordability. A third large goal is to invest money in water and sewer […]

‘Columbus to Classroom Tour’ makes stop at Buckeye Local

January 22nd, 2016

By Kendall Forward, WTOV Channel 9 Jefferson County, Ohio — Ohio Senators Joe Schiavoni and Lou Gentile were at Buckeye Local on Friday morning as part of their Columbus to the Classroom Tour. The senators are traveling around the state, talking to teachers and students to get their input on how laws are affecting them […]

Senators Schiavoni And Gentile Call For Increased Penalties For Child Abusers

January 20th, 2016

COLUMBUS – Today, Senators Joe Schiavoni (D-Boardman) and Lou Gentile (D- Steubenville) gave sponsor testimony on Senate Bill 178, which allows increased penalties for individuals who inflict serious physical harm on children under the age of 13. “This legislation would give prosecutors and judges the ability to impose stronger penalties for the most severe cases of […]

Lou Gentile discusses 2016

January 10th, 2016

By Kendall Forward, WTOV News 9 STEUBENVILLE, OH — Senator Lou Gentile paid a visit to News 9 to discuss his plans and hopes for the upcoming legislative year. He says he’s “very optimistic.” He looks back on some of the projects announced; “the possibility of an ethane cracker plant in Belmont County and in […]

Gentile offers review of 2015

January 3rd, 2016

MOLLIE WARNER – Times Leader Staff Writer , Times Leader       MARTINS FERRY – Ohio Sen. Lou Gentile, D-Steubenville, paid a visit to The Times Leader office last week to discuss progress that occurred in the Ohio Valley over the past year, with topics ranging from workforce development and education to severance taxes, veterans’ […]

Senator Gentile Announces Funding For Local Parks Projects

November 24th, 2015

Funds released by Ohio Controlling Board, total nearly $200,000 COLUMBUS, OH –The Ohio Controlling Board met yesterday to approve the release of funds to state agencies and programs. State Senator Lou Gentile (D-Steubenville) was a voting member of the panel yesterday afternoon in Columbus. Among items approved for release of funds were several NatureWorks local […]

Senator Gentile working hard for veterans

November 5th, 2015

By Sarafina Brooks, WTOV 9 JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — Ohio Senator Lou Gentile is working to ensure our local veterans are given college credit for their military service and have jobs to come home to after their service. Senate Bill 13 was passed into law last year and establishes a process for giving college credit […]

Senator seeks support for veterans bill

October 20th, 2015

By Janelle Patterson – Special to The News and Sentinel , Parkersburg News and Sentinel             MARIETTA – Ohio Sen. Lou Gentile, D-Steubenville, is looking to garner support from not only the 30th District in Ohio but across the state for a bill that was inspired by one experience with a […]

Senator Lou Gentile introduces bill to help veterans find a job

October 19th, 2015

Senator Lou Gentile and Marietta Mayor Joe Matthews spoke with veterans about legislation that would increase job andeducation opportunities for Ohio’s veterans at a town hall meeting Monday. The state senator has introduced Senate Bill 18, which is much like the Work Opportunity Tax Credit that is in effect at the federal level. This bill […]

Gentile seeking tax relief for seniors – Times Leader

April 4th, 2015

COLUMBUS – State Senator Lou Gentile (D-Steubenville) has introduced legislation in the Ohio Senate that would provide property tax relief to more senior citizens and disabled Ohioans. Senate Bill 122 would expand eligibility for the Homestead Exemption to those 65 and older and permanently and totally disabled Ohioans, regardless of income. “This is a very meaningful […]