COLUMBUS-Today, Senator Jay Hottinger (R-Newark) announced the Senate passage of Substitute House Bill 110, the Senate's proposal for Ohio's FY 2022-2023 operating budget.

Columbus, OH-Senator Jay Hottinger (R-Newark) is reminding constituents interested in a career in state government that the Ohio Legislative Service Commission (LSC) is accepting applications until June 21, 2021 for its 13-month Legislative Fellowship Program. The Commission will hire 24 fellows to work with members of the Ohio General Assembly during 2022.

Under the Ohio Constitution, the General Assembly must pass a balanced budget every two years. The operating budget not only funds the many functions of government, but it also makes investments in ou ...

COLUMBUS-State Senator Jay Hottinger (R-Newark) today announced the passage of Senate Bill 26, which would designate a portion of State Route 93, in Perry County, as the "Crooksville Firefighters David Theisen and Stephen Carletti Memorial Highway."

One of the greatest challenges facing the Buckeye State is ensuring that broadband internet service is both accessible and affordable, regardless of where you live. This issue was brought to the foref ...

We are now over a month into the 134th General Assembly and I wanted to share a few of the bills that I am sponsoring that would greatly benefit Ohio. If enacted, these bills would help families save ...

COLUMBUS-State Senator Jay Hottinger (R-Newark) today was sworn in as President Pro Tempore of the Ohio Senate during opening day ceremonies at the Ohio Statehouse. The ceremony marked the beginning of the 134th General Assembly.

This year has undoubtedly been a challenging year for many, and as it draws to a close, it also marks the end of the 133rd General Assembly. As we look forward to a new year and the beginning of the 1 ...

COLUMBUS-State Senator Jay Hottinger (R-Newark) completed 2020 without missing a single floor vote in the Ohio Senate, marking the twenty-eighth year of perfect attendance during his twenty-nine years of public service in the Ohio Senate, Ohio House and Newark City Council. 

COLUMBUS-State Senator Jay Hottinger (R-Newark) today announced the introduction of the state's capital budget, a $2.1 billion investment in Ohio's schools, infrastructure, public services and local community projects.