State Senator Gayle Manning spoke to our club on August 21 with an update about happenings at the Statehouse, plus highlights from her 7.5 years as District 13 senator. She has focused  here attention in several areas – business growth and jobs, education – Manning is a retired elementary school teacher – transportation, and funding for capital improvements in Lorain County.  Senator Manning also spoke of her efforts to combat the opioid epidemic plaguing our communities.  She expressed her appreciation for all the Ohioans who have helped her understand their issues and shared their expertise in so many areas.