Gail K. Pavliga News

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives today passed Substitute House Bill 2, which will allocate $350 million in one-time project funding from the Strategic Community Investment Fund, announced State Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County). 

This one-time funding will be administered to statewide, regional, and local projects, nearly $2.8 million of which will directly serve Portage County.

“Ohio’s future is very bright,” said Pavliga. “These investments in our community and its residents will help shape Portage County for years to come.” 

COLUMBUS, OH – State Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County) issued the following statement regarding the Ohio House of Representatives vote to override the veto of Governor Mike DeWine of House Bill 68, a combination of the Save Adolescents from Experimentation Act (SAFE) and the Save Women’s Sports Act:

“Today, I voted to empower parents, protect children, and maintain the integrity of women’s sports in Ohio,” said Pavliga.  “By voting with my colleagues in the House to override the Governor’s veto of House Bill 68, we are sending a clear message that these are fundamental priorities for us, and hope that the Senate will join us in doing so.”  

The veto override of the SAFE Act will now be considered by the Ohio Senate.

State Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County) joined the Rootstown Historical Society (RHS) and Old Cemetery Committee in Portage County for a check presentation to the organization.

State Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County) joined Gov. Mike DeWine and other members of the administration at a press conference on Friday to highlight and detail funding for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline. The funding recently passed as part of the state budget in the General Assembly and was later signed into law this week.

State Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County) voted to support the state operating budget bill, which passed in the General Assembly on Friday. The legislation provides billions in funding over the next two fiscal years to build a strong foundation for the state’s future.

State Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County) announces that House Bill 122 passed today within the Ohio House of Representatives. The legislation increases legal protections for Guardian ad Litems (GALs) and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) involved in representing children. Pavliga is a joint sponsor of the bipartisan bill as she spoke to it on the House floor.

State Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County) announces that she will be hosting another Open Office Hours event within the 72nd Ohio House District to discuss any questions, issues, and concerns with her constituents. The event will take place in Ravenna at a local business.

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.