COLUMBUS-State Senator Jay Hottinger (R-Newark) is encouraging districts to take advantage of a new grant opportunity to improve safety and security in local schools.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Jay Hottinger (R-Newark) today announced the release of the Joint Committee on Ohio College Affordability's report containing recommendations to address the cost of higher education.

COLUMBUS-Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) this week appointed State Senator Jay Hottinger (R-Newark) and State Senator Rob McColley (R-Napoleon) to the Regional Economic Development Alliance Study Committee.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Jay Hottinger (R-Newark) announced today that Governor John Kasich signed House Bill 347 into law. The bill included amendments proposed by Senator Hottinger to designate a portion of State Route 93 in Tuscarawas County as the "PFC Oscar F. Nicewander Memorial Highway," a portion of State Route 520 in Holmes County as the "Cpl. Jerry Robert Spitler Memorial Highway," and a portion of U.S. Route 40 in the Village of Kirkersville in Licking County as the "Kirkersville Chief Steven "Eric" DiSario Memorial Highway."

Regardless of our incomes, most Ohioans can relate to being short on cash, needing a loan, or having unanticipated expenses. Some months can be harder than others to pay bills. Your car may break down. The refrigerator suddenly decides to quit working and you're forced to buy a new one.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Jay Hottinger (R-Newark) today announced Senate passage of the "Fairness in Lending Act," substitute House Bill 123, ensuring short-term loans are available and affordable and Ohioans are protected from predatory lending practices.

Summer is in full swing and Americans are looking forward to celebrating another Fourth of July. For many people, July 4th means picnics, parades and fireworks. While those are important and fun pastimes we enjoy with family and friends, I would encourage you to look beyond these classic summer activities and look to our past.

COLUMBUS-On Wednesday, the Ohio Legislature passed House Bill 347, which included an amendment by Senator Jay Hottinger (R-Newark) and Representative Al Landis (R-Dover) that would designate a portion of State Route 93 in Tuscarawas County as the "PFC Oscar F. Nicewander Memorial Highway" and a portion of State Route 520 in Holmes County as the "Cpl. Jerry Robert Spitler Memorial Highway."

COLUMBUS- On Wednesday, a highway memorial initiative was passed in House Bill 347, sponsored by State Senator Jay Hottinger (R-Newark), to designate a portion of U.S. Route 40 in the Village of Kirkersville in Licking County, as the "Kirkersville Chief Steven "Eric" DiSario Memorial Highway."

COLUMBUS- The Senate passed legislation today, sponsored by State Senators Jay Hottinger (R-Newark) and Bob Hackett (R-London), which will help address Ohio's prescription drug abuse epidemic and fill gaps in care delivery to patients battling addiction.