Senator becomes third highest position in caucus

State Sen. Tom Harman announced Friday he would be assuming the duties of Republican Caucus Whip, the third-highest position in the Senate Republican Caucus.

The new role will leave Harman with the responsibility of ensuring the enforcement of proper procedures and rules on the floor of the Senate.

Harman was also assigned to the Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee, where he said he was looking forward to the greater ability in working to “protect against unnecessary and wasteful government spending.”

“It is an honor to have been selected to serve in this leadership role on behalf of my colleagues,” he said in a statement. “I remain fully committed to providing my seatmates the highest level of steadfast protections that they have come to depend on in the past.”

— Chris Caesar