As an elected official, one of the issues I am most passionate about is the importance of family. Some families are strong- others may be torn apart by financial crisis, addiction or other challenges. Regardless of the circumstances, everyone deserves to have a sense of family and a place to be cared for by compassionate individuals.

COLUMBUS—State Senator Jay Hottinger (R-Newark) today joined his Senate colleagues in congratulating the Children with Medical Handicaps (CMH) Program for their 100 year commitment to helpi ...

COLUMBUS-State Senator Jay Hottinger (R-Newark) this week introduced legislation to give townships more authority to regulate noise within unincorporated areas.

The 133rd Ohio General Assembly is underway. My colleagues and I in the Ohio Senate recently introduced our legislative priorities for the next two years and I am pleased to highlight these initiatives in this month's column.

COLUMBUS - State Senator Jay Hottinger (R-Newark) today announced that the Ohio Legislative Service Commission is accepting applications through April 1, 2019 for the 2020 Legislative and Telecommunications Fellowship Program. The Commission will hire 24 fellows to serve in the Ohio General Assembly for the 2020 calendar year.

COLUMBUS-The Senate unanimously elected State Senator Jay Hottinger (R-Newark) to serve as the Senate Majority Whip for the 133rd General Assembly.

COLUMBUS – State Senator Jay Hottinger (R-Newark) on Monday was sworn in to another term in the Ohio Senate as today marked the beginning of the 133rd Ohio General Assembly. Hottinger begins hi ...

COLUMBUS—State Senator Jay Hottinger (R-Newark) completed the 132nd General Assembly without missing a single floor vote, marking the twenty-sixth consecutive year of perfect attendance during ...

As the 132nd General Assembly comes to a close this year, I would like to highlight some of my legislation that became law during the last two years.

COLUMBUS—State Senator Jay Hottinger (R-Newark) today honored Tuscarawas Sheriff Orvis Campbell for being named Outstanding Peace Officer for 2018 by the Ohio Prosecuting Attorney's Association. ...