Gail K. Pavliga News

Governor DeWine signs ‘Patrolman James R. Wert Memorial Highway’ Bill Signed into LCOLUMBUS – State Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County) announces that Governor DeWine has signed House Bill 251 and will now become law.  Last month, the General Assembly approved the bill designating a portion of State Route 88 in Portage County as the "Patrolman James R. Wert Memorial Highway."

Two years after implementation, more Ohioans are seeking mental health support from the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, reaching an all-time high of 20,000 contacts in June.

And yet the federally required service does not yet have a dedicated funding source and is still subject to "political whims," said Rep. Gail Pavliga, who has been the go-to lawmaker for 988 issues.

Millions of dollars in state funding are headed to Portage County, with some allocations larger than originally thought.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County) announced Thursday that more than $3.88 million has been awarded to projects in Portage County, including the construction of a new barrack at Camp James A. Garfield, renovations at the Kent State University Kent campus, and new multi-use trails. The State Controlling Board approved the measures at a meeting earlier this week.

“These funds will not only build new housing for our servicemen and women, enhance security, and improve the learning environment for students at Kent State, but also help facilitate economic growth and invest in our parks here in Portage County,” said Pavliga.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County) was today recognized by the Ohio Housing Council with the Legislator of the Year Award. Pavliga received the award for her work on workforce and affordable housing in the state of 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.”

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.