Juanita O. Brent News

State Rep. Juanita Brent (D-Cleveland) issued a statement today on what would have been Tamir Rice’s 19th birthday. Tamir Rice was just 12 years old when he was killed in Cleveland, Ohio in 2014 by a white police officer.

State Representative Juanita Brent (D-Cleveland) released the subsequent statement following the House’s passage of Senate Bill 111. This legislation directs $844 million in federal funding to local governments, including townships. 

State Representative Juanita Brent (D-Cleveland) released the subsequent statement following the House’s passage of Senate Bill 187, which allows intercollegiate athletes to earn compensation for their names, images, and likeness. Republicans offered Amendment 1594, originally House Bill 61, which prohibits transgender student athletes from competing in the conferences and events of their gender identity. 

COLUMBUS—State Rep. Juanita Brent (D-Cleveland) today announced that President Biden has signed into law a bill making Juneteenth, or June 19, a federal holiday honoring the end of slavery.

COLUMBUS– State Rep. Juanita Brent (D-Cleveland) announced today that the State Controlling Board approved Cuyahoga Community College’s request for $3.022 million in capital funds for the East Campus Exterior Plaza. The funding will go towards a contract with The Albert M. Higley Co., from Cleveland, Ohio, for design and construction.

State Rep. Juanita Brent (D-Cleveland) voted in opposition Wednesday to House Bill (HB) 157, legislation that would prohibit the collection of income taxes from workers who aren’t physically in an office inside the city or village limits. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Juanita O. Brent (D-Cleveland) issued a statement on the one year anniversary of the death of George Floyd, who was murdered by police on May 25, 2020.

State Rep. Juanita O. Brent (D-Cleveland) today announced she will soon be introducing a resolution urging the U.S. Congress to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021.

State Rep. Juanita Brent (D-Cleveland) joined Democrats in opposing a Republican resolution that would urge Congress not to pass HR 1, the For the People Act, federal pro-voter legislation that would protect the freedom to vote, prevent billionaires from buying influence in elections, and make sure voting options are equally accessible across all 50 states.

COLUMBUS— Today, Rep. Juanita O. Brent (D-Cleveland) applauded the House passage of Senate Bill (SB) 108 and SB 109. SB 108 would provide $125 million in grants to bars, restaurants and lodging businesses impacted by COVID-19, while SB 109 would provide $556.9 million in grants to businesses, child care providers, assistance programs, local fairs, and veterans homes which have been impacted by COVID-19. The funding for these bills comes from federal CARES Act funding.