"I highly recommend the LSC Fellowship Program to anyone who wants to start their career off on the right path," said Senator Hottinger. "The LSC Fellows in my office have worked alongside me in meaningful ways and have gone on to have very successful careers in the public and private sector."

"Ohio's future is bright thanks to young people like Morgan McCutcheon," said Senator Hottinger. "I was honored to recognize Morgan in front of the Ohio Senate today for her commitment to community, academics, and Ohio's number one industry: agriculture."

In the coming days, many of us will gather to spread joy and gratitude and to celebrate the Holiday season with family and friends around dinner tables, in houses of worship, and in front of a warm fire.

"Serving the people of the 31st Senate district is something I take great pride in doing," said Hottinger. "I am proud of my perfect record of attendance because it is an honor to be our community's voice on important issues we care about such as creating jobs and making our hometowns safer."

“The tragic deaths of Chief DiSario, Marlina Medrano and Cindy Krantz are still felt in Kirkersville and throughout Licking County," said Senator Hottinger. "I am thankful that today the Ohio Senate took a giant step towards permanently memorializing the sacrifice of Chief DiSario.”

“The work of the Conference Committee on this bill, proves that the Ohio Senate and House are committed to finding a solution that keeps Newark Digital Academy open," said Hottinger.

COLUMBUS—State Senator Jay Hottinger (R-Newark) was named Legislator of the Year today in recognition of his continued support for the children served by Ohio's children services agencies during a special presentation at the Public Children Services Association of Ohio's annual conference. 

"Addiction destroys lives and wrecks families, which is why this investment to tackle the problem here in Tuscarawas County is so vitally important," said Hottinger. "For some, intervention by law enforcement and drug treatment professionals will mean the difference between death and recovery." 

Each new school year brings fresh challenges and responsibilities not only for students, but also for us as parents. Students whose parents take an active role in supporting their education perform better in class, stay more engaged and are more likely to stay in school than those students whose parents are not involved. Children whose parents consistently spend time with them have a higher self-esteem and stronger motivation to succeed in the classroom. 

"Facebook coming to central Ohio is a welcome addition to Licking County and will pair great with Amazon and the growing number of technology companies already located here. The investment and jobs that Facebook will bring is a major boost to Licking County’s 21st Century economy. Our residents should be proud that our workforce has the talent to attract some of the world's most innovative companies. Investments like these are making Ohio the Silicon Valley of the East."