State Senator Brian Chavez

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It was a honor to preside over the Non-Voting Session introducing the Capital Bill. Capital projects are an important investment of the state in our communities.

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We look forward to gathering and disseminating accurate and pertinent information to local officials, citizens, and all stakeholders.

Watch the meeting here on the Ohio Channel: https://t.co/ZapnxrL5RK

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Yesterday, Representative Adam Holmes and I co-chaired the first meeting of the Joint Data Center Committee.

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I appreciated the detailed testimony provided, and thoughtful questions from the committee members. Having a venue to discuss this important topic will lead to more pragmatic and critical conversations.

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Thank you to all who served.

[State Senator Brian Chavez @SenBrianChavez]

On Memorial Day, we pause to honor the many who gave their lives defending our freedom over the last 250 years. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

The names of the Ohio aircrew lost in operation Epic Fury are honored on Ohio’s flagship KC135 air refueling stratotanker.

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Conversations about emerging technology and maintaining infrastructure integrity are essential to building a more resilient power grid.

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Yesterday, I toured the AEP Ohio New Albany Transmission Control Center and a nearby substation. I appreciated the detailed technical discussions, commitment to reliability, and strong emphasis on safety.

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Watch the full Press Conference on The Ohio Channel here: https://t.co/9sywXWJlQa

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On Wednesday, I joined Chairman Adam Holmes to announce the launch of the Ohio Joint Data Center Committee. This fact finding endeavor will provide Ohio citizens accurate, relevant, and usable information regarding the economic, environmental, and security impacts of data centers

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Through discussions with stakeholders, interested parties, and local communities, this committee will provide local officials and Ohioans with accurate, reliable information. I look forward to the stakeholder discussions, public input, and fact based analysis.

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It was a privilege to present K9-Sooga with a recognition of his first, and subsequent seven additional, successful tracks. Sooga is a highly trained bloodhound who has consistently demonstrated the ability to track specific individuals through any conditions and situations.

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Rep. Troy Balderson, State Senator Al Landis, State Representative Adam Holmes, and State Representative Ty Moore are a true powerhouse of knowledge. Energy was a primary topic for the large crowd in Guernsey county.

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It is always informative to be with fellow regional legislators at the Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Legislative Luncheon.

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It is impressive to see such advanced, state-of-the-art energy infrastructure here in Ohio. Facilities like this are helping set a strong standard for reliability and efficiency in future power generation.

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I recently had the opportunity to tour the Guernsey Power Station in Byesville, Ohio alongside State Senator Al Landis and Kevin Tatulyan from the U.S. Department of Energy.

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This modern gas-fired facility, made up of three units and connected to the Rockies Express Pipeline, began operating in 2023 and has the capacity to power approximately 1.4 million homes.