Gail K. Pavliga News

State Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County) is taking a groundbreaking step toward addressing the mental health crisis in Ohio. The representative has introduced legislation that offers an innovative solution to the shortage of mental health professionals in the state. Pavliga spoke to the bill during its first committee hearing this week.

State Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County) announces local funding for organizations in Kent and Aurora for the arts. The funds are through the Ohio Arts Economic Relief Grant Program.

State Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County) voted to support the Ohio House state operating budget and the bill passed in the chamber on Wednesday. The legislation provides billions in funding over the next two fiscal years to grow the economy and workforce, protect Ohio families and most vulnerable, and invest in educating our communities.

State Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County) has reintroduced legislation increasing legal protections for Guardian ad Litems (GALs) and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs). Pavliga is a joint sponsor of the bipartisan bill as she spoke to it for its first hearing Tuesday.

State Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County) supported House Bill 23 on Wednesday, which is the historic transportation budget legislation investing $12.6 billion into the state’s infrastructure. The legislation was passed by the Ohio House during the vote.

State Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County) has introduced House Bill 3, which authorizes a tax credit for certain housing to address the needs of the state’s workforce, veterans, and seniors across the state. Pavliga testified on the legislation during its first committee hearing on Tuesday.

State Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County) announces she has been appointed by Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) as Chair of the House Behavioral Health Committee for the 135th General Assembly.

State Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County) was officially sworn in on Tuesday at the Statehouse for her second term of office as the state representative of the 72nd Ohio House District, which encompasses nearly all of Portage County.

State Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County) announces $5.75 million coming to Portage County as the State Controlling Board approved several project measures earlier today. Pavliga supported the initiatives through legislation at the Statehouse.

State Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County) on Wednesday supported legislation that addresses issues surrounding distracted driving, which passed in the Ohio House with bipartisan support. Pavliga is a cosponsor on the bill.