Gail K. Pavliga News

Two legislators are seeking to help children across the state by removing barriers to improve their lives.

State Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County) is highlighting the In-Demand Jobs Survey for businesses in Portage County. Businesses are encouraged to complete the survey as it assists with state and federal investments for the state’s workforce.

State Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County) announces that she will be hosting an Open Office Hours event in Kent. The event will allow the representative to hear from constituents to discuss questions, issues, and concerns. This is Pavliga’s fourth outreach event for constituents held within the 75th House District.

State Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County) announces that funding for campus safety grants was recently approved for several colleges throughout the state, including for Kent State University (KSU). The program funding was approved through legislation during the previous General Assembly.

Today, State Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County) visited Kent State University to kick-off the first day of classes for the Addictions Counseling Certificate Experiential Paraprofessional Training (ACCEPT) Program, which provides for a paid internship and partial tuition coverage for students to obtain a license pertaining to chemical dependency. Pavliga is hoping for expansion of the program.

State Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County) announces with Juvenile Court Judge Patricia Smith that Ann Walden has been hired as the Portage County court appointed special advocates (CASAs) director. Dr. Pavliga has been working hard to improve these programs via legislation to ensure the protection of children. Judge Smith and her staff have worked diligently with Doug Stephens from Ohio CASA to bring CASA to Portage County. Walden is set to begin next month.

State Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County) has been working with local officials to enhance the guardian ad litems (GALs) and court appointed special advocates (CASAs) programs in Portage County. Pavliga has been working to improve these programs to ensure the protection of children.

State Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County) announces that she will be hosting her next Open Office Hours event within the 75th Ohio House District to discuss questions, issues, and concerns of her fellow constituents. The event will be held in Streetsboro.

State Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County) is encouraging parents to participate in Ohio’s annual sales tax holiday this weekend from Aug. 6 and lasts through Aug. 8.