“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."

"The challenges and uncertainty in the marketplace continue to be a house of cards, and the slightest changes could result in further turmoil, but today we celebrate the good news of the five carriers who have stepped up to serve Ohioans in those counties."

Ohioans saved millions of dollars on back-to-school items during the prior Sales Tax Holidays, and stores saw significant boosts in statewide retail sales. Counties located along state lines fared even better. 

“The future of Buckeye Lake is brighter than ever and today we took another step forward towards our goal of making Buckeye Lake a destination that attracts people and businesses from across Ohio and the Great Lakes region to central Ohio," said Senator Hottinger.

In the coming days, many of us will gather with family and friends for parades, picnics and fireworks to honor the 241st anniversary of our founding fathers’ signing of the Declaration of Independence. More than two centuries after this most historic of event, our forefathers’ vision of a land of freedom and opportunity for all continues to serve as a beacon of hope and promise to people throughout the world.

“The Ohio Senate is committed to lowering the financial hurdles for Ohio families who are saving for a loved one’s college education," said Hottinger, who sponsored Senate Bill 5 in the Ohio Senate. "As a parent, I am proud to sponsor this important piece of legislation. Ohioans will soon be able to take advantage of a little extra tax relief as they save for their children's futures."