Anita Somani News

State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) is pleased to share that the cities of Lorain and North Ridgeville were awarded over $2.1 million through the Ohio Department of Transportation Highway Safety Program. 

State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) today announced that the Ohio Controlling Board approved $550,000 for community projects in Lorain County.

State Representatives Gayle Manning (R-Avon) and Kellie Deeter (R-Norwalk) today announced the Ohio House passed Amanda Dean’s Law, legislation that would increase criminal penalties to ensure accountability, protect human dignity, and provide justice for victims’ families.  

State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) today announced the Ohio House passed House Bill 758, the “Brenna Brossard SUDEP Awareness Act.” The bipartisan legislation would raise awareness of SUDEP, or Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy, by ensuring patients, families, healthcare providers, and first responders have access to prevention information and resources.

State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) is acknowledging the recent order from Governor Mike DeWine, in honor of Lorain County Administrator and Former State Senator Jeff Armbruster, that the flags of the United States and the state of Ohio shall be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout Lorain County and at the Ohio Statehouse, Vern Riffe Center, and Rhodes Tower. 

COLUMBUS — State Reps. Erika White (D-Springfield Township) and Anita Somani (D-Dublin) today announced they will be introducing legislation which would require the Governor’s approval before National Guard troops from other states can be stationed in Ohio, reinforcing state authority in deployment decisions.

State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) is pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives has passed House Bill 523, legislation also known as the “Future Educators Support Act.”

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Anita Somani (D-Dublin) today condemned a hearing held on January 14 by the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) on the abortion medication Mifepristone, which was cited as a “safety review.” Any medical professional with appropriate knowledge knows that the FDA has extensively researched the safety and efficacy of this medication.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Anita Somani (D-Dublin) today condemned a directive from the Department of Justice (DoJ), terminating the ability of Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) facilities to provide abortion services–even in cases of rape, incest, or life-threatening emergencies. Not only does this policy place political decision making over an individual’s freedom to access healthcare resources, but it restricts potentially vital care for those who have served our country.

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) announced the recent introduction of Ohio’s Capital Budget bill, a two-year capital improvements budget for community projects throughout the state totaling nearly $4 billion.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Anita Somani (D-Dublin) today recognized the newly-announced $200M grant from the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This program was established due to the federal government slashing Medicaid spending by $911B nationwide and by $33B in Ohio. 

– State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) is pleased to share that Governor DeWine today announced that the City of Lorain will receive nearly $1 million through the Brownfield remediation grant.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Anita Somani (D-Dublin) today released a statement on the recent assault of a nurse at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.

COLUMBUS—State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) is pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Bill 644, legislation to improve the efficiency of public colleges in Ohio by incentivizing the adoption of evidence-based practices proven to help students succeed.  

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Anita Somani (D-Dublin) today condemned the passage of anti-voter Senate Bill (SB) 293 which places new burdens on voters by adding unnecessary hurdles to the voting process, shortening the time available for Ohioans to make their voices heard. If your party’s policies are unpopular the only way to stay in power is to rig the system. 

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Gayle Manning (R-North Ridgeville) and Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Westlake) today provided sponsor testimony before the House Community Revitalization Committee on House Bill (HB) 758, the “Brenna Brossard SUDEP Awareness Act.” 

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Anita Somani (D-Dublin), alongside the House Democratic members on the Joint Committee on Congressional Redistricting Monday advocated for a hearing on House Bill (HB) 442. Monday’s first public hearing did not include a Republican proposed map. Democrats will continue to hold Republicans accountable for their attempt to tip the scales of democracy with extreme partisan gerrymandering, at the request of President Donald Trump.

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Anita Somani (D-Dublin) today announced that the Ohio Controlling Board approved $2M in funding for the second year of a three-year expansion of the Queens Village and Cradle Cincinnati model, programs designed to combat infant mortality and support mothers and families across Ohio.

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Anita Somani (D-Dublin) today announced that the Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) has released 2024-2025 School Report Card data. Report cards are designed to give parents, communities, educators, and policymakers information about the performance of districts and schools — to celebrate achievement and success as well as identify areas for improvement. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Anita Somani (D-Dublin) today released the following statement concerning Governor Mike DeWine’s decision to send 150 National Guard members to support the District of Columbia National Guard: