District 33 E-Newsletter June 2010, Issue I

Newsletter Highlights
Content:
Campbell Memorial Day
Ceremonies
Senate Passes Senator
Schiavonis Amendment
Health Coverage to be
Extended to more Younger
Ohioans
Senator Schiavonis June Calendar
June 11 Augusta Strawberry Festival Parade, Augusta, Carroll County
June 11 Guest Bartender, Hope Foundation Event at Party on the Plaza, Ytown
June 13 Menorah Tribute Banquet, Holiday Inn, Boardman
June 16 MCCTC Adult Recognition Ceremony, MCCTC, Canfield
June 25 Visiting ITT Technical Institute, Youngstown
June 26 Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, Maple Beach Park, Alliance
June 28 49th Lions Club Turtle Derby, Lowellville

Western Reserve Breaks Senator Schiavoni Speaks at Memorial Day Service in Campbell
Ground for New School

Suggested Readings:

Ohio lawmakers pan rul-

ing on speeding tickets, -
WFMJ
New plan attacks sex slav-
ery in Ohio, - The
Dispatch
Forum Health and Ardent
Health sign purchase
agreement, - The
Vindicator
Never bet against the
Mahoning Valley; land
bank project wins competi-
tion, - The Business
Photo courtesy of Frank Marr
Journal
Dominic Medina and Joe Mazzocca, both of Campbell, present Senator Schiavoni with a plaque
Insight: thanking the Senator for speaking at the Campbell Memorial Day events.

For the second time in two
contests, a Mahoning County
project has placed first in the
Efficient Gov Now grant com-
petition. This is continued evi-
dence that residents can pull
together and organize signifi-
cant support for innovative
local projects. - U.S. Rep.
Tim Ryan (D-Niles) in the
Business Journal
CAMPBELL On May 30,
Senator Schiavoni was sur-
rounded by many American
heroes from the Valley and
chose to share a story of an-
other Valley serviceman.
I spoke about Navy Hospi-
talman Richard Doc Pow-
ell, who was recently in-
ducted into the Ohio Military
Hall of Fame for Valor,
Senator Schiavoni said. Doc
Powells story, though heart-
breaking, is inspirational and
testimony to all the men and
women who served and still
serve our country.
HN Powell died in Vietnam
while tending to injured sol-
diers, disregarding his own
safety.
Participating in this Memo-
rial Day event was such an
honor and I cant thank the
veterans of my district and
our country enough, Senator
Schiavoni said.

Heath Coverage for Young Adults to be Expanded Ohio Senate Passes Senator
COLUMBUS Come July, health ria to receive these benefits: Schiavonis Amendment
insurance will be available to many Be unmarried COLUMBUS The Ohio Senate passed
adult dependent Ohioans who are 28- Be the natural child, stepchild or House Bill 338, which contained Senator
years-old or younger. adopted child of the employee
Joe Schiavonis amendment to allow early
Be an Ohio resident of full-time stu-
judicial release for misdemeanor, nonvio-
The new law, which goes into effect on dent at an intuition of higher education
July 1, calls on Ohio insurance compa- Not be eligible for coverage through lent offenders.
nies to offer parents the opportunity to an employer-sponsored plan or through This legislation was a collaborative effort
purchase health coverage for their un- Medicaid or Medicare
between county court and municipal judges
married children up to age 28, accord-
ing to press releases from the Ohio Like the Ohio law, the federal health in my district, and the Ohio Judicial Con-
Consumers for Health Coverage and care reform seeks to provide further ference Senator Schiavoni said. This
Governor Ted Stricklands office. Be- coverage to young people across na- measure will allow less serious offenders
fore this policy was adopted, insurance tion; however, there are some differ- to be released earlier if the judge decides to
companies were only required to cover ences. According to the federal law, reduce the sentence.
dependents up to age 19, or up to age marital status doesnt matter, but chil-
23 if they were still in school. dren must meet the following: The amendment to H.B. 338 was originally
Be the child of the employee as that introduced by Senator Schiavoni as Senate
"While the federal health care reforms is defined under the plan or policy Bill 267; however, was amended into the
will considerably reduce the number of Have not yet reached their 26th birth- House Bill during the Senate Committee
Ohioans without health insurance in the day on Civil Justice. The amendment states that
coming years, we continue to make Not have their own employer cover- the court maintains jurisdiction over every
health care more accessible and afford- age available if the parent is covered
offender sentenced to jail and may modify
able to our residents at the state level as under a group health plan that was in
sentences at any time, but does not give
well," said Governor Strickland in the existence on March 23, 2010
release. (grandfathered plan) authority to reduce mandatory sentences.
No other eligibility requirements are
Judges already had the statutory authority
"Making it easier for young Ohioans to permitted
to grant early release for felony offenders,
remain on their parents' health insur-
ance plans for a longer period of time Its important to note that its not re- so this provision is making the law more
will increase the number of citizens quired for the child to live with or be uniform, Schiavoni said. I would also
with access to coverage and encourage financially dependent upon the parent hope that this revision yields positive side
our talented young people to build their under the state and federal law. effects, such as reducing jail costs and
lives and careers right here in Ohio, he overcrowding.
added. To learn more about the expansion of
health coverage to young adults and The amendment also states that if a prose-
The law, which was part of House Bill other Ohio health care reform initia- cutor wishes to have a hearing before a
1, applies to the policies or contracts tives click here. For answers to fre- sentence is reduced, the courts must com-
agreed to after July 1 and does not ap- quently asked questions concerning the ply and hold a hearing.
ply to self-insured plans. A young adult coverage expansion on both the state
or child must meet the following crite- and federal levels click here. The Senate passed Amended H.B. 338 with
a vote of 32-0 on June 3.

Western Reserve Modernizing School Grounds

BERLIN CENTER Sena-
tor Schiavoni joined students,
parents, educators and other
local elected officials for the
Western Reserve K-12 school
groundbreaking ceremony on
May 10.

The new building will be lo-

cated on the current high
school grounds and house 800
students. Western Reserve was
formed back in 1959, accord-
ing to the press release for the
ceremony. At that time, the
communities of Ellsworth and
Berlin townships worked to-
gether and approved the com-
bining of schools into one dis-
trict.

State of the art facilities and updated technology will

create the proper learning environment for the students
of the Ellsworth and Berlin township communities,
Senator Schiavoni said.

Its always encouraging to attend these kind of events

and know that the young minds of the Valley will be
adequately prepared to lead our communities into the
future.
Top, Senator Schiavoni speaks to the crowd during the West-
ern Reserve Local School Districts ground breaking event.
Right, Western Reserve Superintendent Charles Swindler,
State Rep. Ron Gerberry (D-Austintown) and Senator
Schiavoni stand with the new school blueprint.
Pictures courtesy of John Popio

Picture courtesy of Mary Himes

Senator Schiavoni attended the Mahoning County Retired Teachers Association dinner on June 9 in Boardman. He is pictured with Ken
Carano, Governor Stricklands Mahoning Valley Regional Director, Dorothy Burke, MRTA Trustee Dr. William Nitch and State Rep.
Ron Gerberry (D-Austintown).

Have a question, concern or scheduling Know Your State Senator

request? Contact our office Be Heard! Who: Joe Schiavoni

I would like to take this opportunity to inform you of
the many services that my office has to offer the
residents of the 33rd Senate District. I encourage you
to contact us with any state-related concerns or issues
that you may have.
My staff is trained to handle your case and is available
to assist you. A few of the concerns that we frequently
address include issues regarding statewide programs
such as Medicaid, unemployment and education. In
addition, I welcome your suggestions for future
legislation and your views on proposed legislation.
Please see the information below to contact my office.
If you need assistance regarding federal matters feel
free to contact your Congressman or Congresswoman
in the United States House of Representatives. To
find your representative you can call (202) 224-3121
or visit www.house.gov/writerep/ on the Web.
My staff and I look forward to serving you in the
128th General Assembly of the Ohio Senate.
Sincerely,
Joe Schiavoni
State Senator, 33rd District
What: State Senator, 33rd Senate District, serving a
population of 330,000
Where: Mahoning, Carroll, eastern most townships
of Stark and Tuscarawas counties
When: Term began January 5, 2009
Background: Joe Schiavoni, 30, graduated from
Ohio University with a BS in Communications, and
obtained his law degree from Capital University.
Currently, he is a partner in his familys law firm,
Schiavoni, Schiavoni, Bush & Muldowney Co., L.P.A,
specializing in a wide variety of workers compensa-
tion claims. He is actively involved in the commu-
nity, receiving the 2007 Big Brother of the Year
award from Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Mahon-
ing Valley. He is a Member of the Ohio State Bar As-
sociation and serves as Co-Chairman of the Public
Relations Committee for the Mahoning County Bar
Association. He has also been admitted to the West
Virginia State Bar.
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