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Ohio House approves bill to honor Patrolman Keller

The Ohio House of Representatives has agreed with the Ohio Senate on Substitute House Bill 81, designating a section of State Route 76 in Portage County as the "Patrolman William J. Keller Memorial Highway."

By Portage Times | Dec 5, 2024

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Gail Pavliga honored as legislator of the year by children's services association

State Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County) was recognized on Tuesday by the Public Children's Services Association of Ohio with the Legislator of the Year Award. This accolade honors legislators who demonstrate exceptional leadership and action on issues affecting children and families within the child services system.

By Portage Times | Sep 11, 2024

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Ohio lawmakers propose public posting of K-12 schools' Pledge of Allegiance policies

By Portage Times | Aug 22, 2024

Ohio lawmakers have introduced a bill in the House of Representatives that would require K-12 schools to publicly post their policies on the oral recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. Currently, Ohio schools are mandated by law to have a policy regarding whether students recite the pledge.

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Ohio renames road for fallen Ravenna police officer killed by drunk driver

By Portage Times | Jul 28, 2024

Rebecca Wert said her first inkling she was a widow came less than two months after her wedding, from a police scanner.

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Governor DeWine signs bill honoring fallen patrolman

By Portage Times | Jul 24, 2024

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County) announced that Governor DeWine has signed House Bill 380 into law. The bill, approved by the General Assembly last month, designates a portion of State Route 88 in Portage County as the "Patrolman James R. Wert Memorial Highway."

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Ohio seeks permanent funding solution for suicide prevention hotline

By Portage Times | Jul 17, 2024

Two years after its implementation, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in Ohio has seen a significant increase in usage, with 20,000 contacts recorded in June. Despite this rise, the service lacks a dedicated funding source and remains subject to political fluctuations.

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Ohio House passes major capital funding bill benefiting Portage County

By Portage Times | Jun 26, 2024

The Ohio House of Representatives passed Substitute House Bill 2 today, the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects throughout Ohio. State Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County) announced that the bill will allocate more than $4.2 billion for capital projects, including $717 million in one-time project funding from the Strategic Community Investment Fund.

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Ohio House passes bill to designate highway in honor of Patrolman William J. Keller

By Portage Times | Jun 12, 2024

The Ohio House of Representatives has passed House Bill 380, designating a portion of I-76 in Portage County as the "Patrolman William J. Keller Memorial Highway." Representative Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County) announced the legislation's approval.

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Pavliga Announces More than $3.88 Million in Funding for Portage County

By Portage Times | Apr 18, 2024

State Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County) has revealed that over $3.88 million in funding has been allocated to various projects in Portage County. The funds are earmarked for significant developments including the construction of a new barrack at Camp James A. Garfield, renovations at the Kent State University Kent campus, and the establishment of new multi-use trails. The State Controlling Board gave the green light to these initiatives during a recent meeting.In a statement, Pavliga expressed her enthusiasm about the impact of the funding, stating, "These funds will...

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Pavliga Receives Ohio Housing Council Legislator of the Year Award

By Portage Times | Apr 17, 2024

State Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County) has been named the recipient of the Legislator of the Year Award by the Ohio Housing Council for her dedicated work on workforce and affordable housing in Ohio."It is a true honor to receive this award," said Pavliga. "Ensuring that Ohioans can afford a roof over their heads must remain a top priority for our state, and I will not stop fighting to make that happen."Pavliga's efforts were recognized for her work on House Bill 3, specifically focusing on addressing workforce housing tax credits. Her contributions led to the...

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Portage County rise or fall in 2021?

By Portage Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Portage County received $1.4 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Portage County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Portage Times | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Portage County received $1,070,725 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Pavliga, Ohio House Approve $350 Million Strategic Community Investment Fund

By Portage Times | Feb 7, 2024

The Ohio House of Representatives has passed Substitute House Bill 2, which will allocate $350 million from the Strategic Community Investment Fund for various projects across the state. State Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County) announced the approval of this one-time funding, with nearly $2.8 million directly benefiting Portage County.Pavliga expressed optimism about the future of Ohio, stating, "These investments in our community and its residents will help shape Portage County for years to come."As a champion for her local community, Pavliga has secured several...

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Analysis: Kent Health Center one of 22 Ohio abortion providers funded by grants approved by non-profit board of which GOP Senate hopeful Moreno a member

By Portage Times | Jan 31, 2024

The Kent Health Center was one of 22 Ohio abortion providers supported by the $2.08 million in grants from the Cleveland Foundation during the six years that “pro-life” U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) served on the foundation’s board.

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Pavliga Issues Statement on House Override of Governor DeWine's Veto of SAFE Act, Save Women's Sports Act

By Portage Times | Jan 10, 2024

State Representative Gail Pavliga has released a statement applauding the Ohio House of Representatives for voting to override Governor Mike DeWine's veto of House Bill 68, which combines the Save Adolescents from Experimentation Act (SAFE) and the Save Women's Sports Act. Pavliga expressed her support for the bill, stating that it aims to empower parents, protect children, and maintain the integrity of women's sports in Ohio.In her statement, Pavliga said, "Today, I voted to empower parents, protect children, and maintain the integrity of women's sports in Ohio. By...

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Joyce Amendment to Increase Medical Cannabis Access for Veterans Passes House

By Portage Times Report | Aug 1, 2023

On July 27, Congressman Dave Joyce’s (OH-14) Safe Harbor Equal Access amendment passed the House of Representatives as a part of the Fiscal Year 2024 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. The amendment was also introduced by Representatives Brian Mast (R-FL), Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), and Barbara Lee (D-CA) and cosponsored by Representatives Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and Jim McGovern (D-MA).

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Joyce, Speaker McCarthy Tour Well Pad Facility in Ohio

By Portage Times Report | Jul 3, 2023

On June 30, Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14), Speaker Kevin McCarthy (CA-20), Congressman Bill Johnson (OH-06), Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12), and Congressman Max Miller (OH-07) visited the Sanor Farms well pad facility in Homeworth, Ohio.

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Joyce Leads Markup for FY24 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill

By Portage Times Report | Jun 22, 2023

On June 21, Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) led the House Appropriations Committee full committee markup for the fiscal year (FY) 2024 Homeland Security bill

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Joyce’s Liberty Act Passes the House

By Portage Times Report | Jun 15, 2023

On June 14, Congressman Dave Joyce’s (OH-14) bill, the Limiting the Intrusive Bureaucracy and Empowering Regulatory Transparency for You (LIBERTY) Act, passed the House of Representatives as a part of the Regulations from the Executive In Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act.

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Joyce Introduces Bipartisan Resolution to Commemorate National DIPG Awareness Day

By Portage Times Report | May 24, 2023

Last week, Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) joined Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10) in introducing a bipartisan resolution to support those battling the deadly form of pediatric cancer known as Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG)