April 28, 2025
“In two weeks, I covered well over 1,500 miles of Ohio road visiting communities throughout our state. Listening to Ohioans—who make our state strong, prosperous and prepared for the future—is fundamental to my work on their behalf in the Senate.”
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) spent the second week of the Senate’s state work period visiting manufacturers, job creators, STEM students and faith leaders in central, southwest, southeast and northeast Ohio.
“In two weeks, I covered well over 1,500 miles of Ohio road visiting communities throughout our state. Listening to Ohioans—who make our state strong, prosperous and prepared for the future—is fundamental to my work on their behalf in the Senate,” said Husted.
Husted joined Governor Mike DeWine, Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) and Cleveland leaders to highlight the benefits of bringing the new National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) headquarters to Cleveland.
“NASA headquarters belong in Ohio. Ohio’s rich aerospace heritage, low operational costs and innovative technology and defense sectors make our state the logical place for NASA to call home,” explained Husted.
This visit builds on Husted’s previous work, as he and Miller recently led Ohio lawmakers in writing to Vice President J.D. Vance and Jared Isaacman, NASA’s Administrator-Designate, to outline the fiscal and operational advantages of such a move.
Husted also met with STEM students at the Great Lakes Science Center to hear about what they’re learning. Afterward, he toured the robotics lab maintained by area high school students. Husted has continued to promote STEM education to leverage AI in the classroom. As lieutenant governor of Ohio, Husted helped launch an AI Toolkit for Ohio’s K-12 school districts to empower policymakers, superintendents, principals, IT staff, teachers and parents to advance AI literacy in their school districts and provide resources to promote student privacy, data security and ethics.
“AI and other emerging technologies will determine the future. I got to see firsthand how Cleveland’s Great Lakes Science Center is developing America’s leaders in the STEM field,” added Husted.
Husted visited Jackson, Ohio, to see Speyside Bourbon Cooperage’s facility, where he spoke with employees and company leadership. He also met with the president of Iron City Pipe and Supply, along with other area business leaders, visited the facility and received an update on their work to distribute industrial and commercial construction products in Ohio and nationwide.
“I appreciated my visit to Jackson. From lumber to iron, Ohio is the manufacturing engine that keeps our nation moving forward,” said Husted.
Husted toured ProVia’s facility and participated in a roundtable discussion on tariffs and other federal policies with Tuscarawas County business leaders.
“With new developments and jobs in Tuscarawas County, the region’s economy is positioned for success. It was great to sit down with business leaders in the area to listen to what they’re experiencing on the ground,” Husted remarked.
Husted visited Ohio Gratings to learn about its work to manufacture and design metal bar grating products, discuss federal policies with business leaders and meet with former career-tech students.
“America’s economy and infrastructure rely on manufacturers in Ohio. I enjoyed seeing Ohio Grating’s important work in action and meeting with former career-tech students who are building Ohio’s future,” said Husted.
Husted delivered remarks at the Hope Care Center’s Spring Partnership Dinner. He shared his adoption story, his commitment to supporting women and his work to promote pro-life and pro-family policies in the Senate.
“The Hope Care Center supports women and young mothers during a critical time in their lives. I’m grateful that my birth mother chose adoption and am encouraged by the Center’s mission,” shared Husted.
A recap of Husted’s visits during the first week of the Senate’s April work period is found here