“Senate Bill 5 is an important piece of legislation in pursuit of the Ohio Senate’s goal to reduce the financial burden of higher education because it will allow Ohio taxpayers to keep more of their hard earned money if it is set aside into a college savings account. The legislation also helps families who have a child with a disability by increasing the maximum tax deductions for Ohio’s ABLE saving accounts.” 

Over the last two years, my colleagues and I have been addressing various issues aimed at making our state and region a safer, better place to live, work and raise a family. 

Drunk driving remains a major hazard on Ohio’s roadways. Motorists who chose to get behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol claimed the lives of more than 350 Ohioans last year. The decision to drink and drive is senseless and inexcusable.

“I’m honored to receive the Friend of Agriculture award and proud to support the state's largest industry at the Ohio Statehouse," said Hottinger. 

“I’m honored to receive the Champion of Public Education award in its inaugural year,” said Hottinger. "I'm a proud product of public schools and happy to work with our schools to address their challenges as they strive to continually improve the quality of education they provide our students.”  

State Senator Jay Hottinger (R-Newark) Chairman of the Senate Insurance Committee, today released the following statement regarding data recently released by the Ohio Department of Insurance illustrating how the cost of insurance premiums have skyrocketed as a result of the Affordable Care Act:

As a parent, you know the importance of preparing your children for school in hopes of giving them the tools to succeed in all of their endeavors. By providing a nurturing home environment you can give your child the keys to a successful future. Your consistent involvement in conjunction with Ohio’s dedicated teachers is the formula for a quality education.

"For a county of this size to take on a relocation project of this scale is extraordinary," said Hottinger. "Holmes County residents should be proud of what today represents for the future of this fair and the community."
 

"As the nation's number one producer of Swiss cheese, we can take pride in knowing that Ohio has the best in both the quantity and quality of our products thanks to the high standards set forth by companies like Guggisberg," said Hottinger.

A transparent government is what set America apart centuries ago, and today we must strive to ensure our government stays open and honest. This is why the members of the Ohio Senate voted to pass Senate Bill 321. This legislation, introduced by Senate President Keith Faber, created a process that makes it quick, cost-effective and simple for average Ohioans to navigate the public records request system.