COLUMBUS - State Senator Frank Hoagland (R-Mingo Junction) today issued the following statement in response to the Administration's recent appointments to Ohio's Oil and Gas Commission: "I’m ...

“Throughout my life, it has been expressed to me how paramount it is for our nation to become energy independent,” said Senator Hoagland.

I knew I wanted to be a Navy Seal when I was only a five year old boy. What I didn't know then was the pride, pain, sacrifice and deep love of country it would instill in me as the man I am today.

“Keeping an open dialogue with my constituents allows me to best represent their views and opinions as I serve as their voice in the Ohio Statehouse," said Hoagland. "Working together, we can develop solutions that make our community and state better for everyone."

Ohio’s Sales Tax Holiday is scheduled to provide optimal savings for parents, families and educators at a time when families must stretch their dollars. This temporary relief from the sales tax is meant to ease the burden for families and ensure that students have the items necessary to succeed in the classroom.

"This legislation seeks to memorialize the life and bravery of Staff Sergeant Yvonne Fair, and to lift her up as an example worthy of emulation for future generations," said Hoagland. "Her life was taken much too young by melanoma and I am hoping this small act serves to keep her memory alive in this community for many years to come."

 

“Keeping an open dialogue with my constituents allows me to best represent their views and opinions as I serve as their voice in the Ohio Statehouse," said Hoagland. "Working together, we can develop solutions that make our community and state better for everyone."

"It is a privilege to recognize such hard working, intelligent students," said Senator Hoagland. "I am proud of the way they have represented themselves and the Ohio University community with this achievement. I look forward to hearing of their future success."