Christine Cockley In The News
Lawmakers considering state land leasing, AI regulation and more
A plan to update orphan well plugging laws would now accelerate the leasing of state land for oil and gas activity thanks to changes agreed to Tuesday.
That is one of several new elements a...
Read Full Story : Lawmakers considering state land leasing, AI regulation and more Tue, Nov 4, 2025Lawmakers seek to ban AI models that encourage physical harm
COLUMBUS - Individuals would be prohibited from developing or deploying artificial intelligence models that encourage users to physically harm themselves or others under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Ty Mathews (R., Findlay). Read Full Story : Lawmakers seek to ban AI models that encourage physical harm Tue, Nov 4, 2025Lawmakers want Ohio to penalize AI companies when chatbots promote self-harm
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio lawmakers are worried the state lacks clear, legal recourse against artificial intelligence chatbots that suggest harmful behaviors. Read Full Story : Lawmakers want Ohio to penalize AI companies when chatbots promote self-harm Tue, Nov 4, 2025Ohio House passes bill regulating intoxicating hemp products, changes state's marijuana laws
The Ohio House passed a bill Wednesday that will make changes to the state’s marijuana laws and add regulations to intoxicating hemp products.
Ohio Senate Bill 56, which is in i...
Read Full Story : Ohio House passes bill regulating intoxicating hemp products, changes state's marijuana laws Thu, Oct 23, 2025Lawmakers aim to ease ID access for homeless Ohioans
A bill with bipartisan support proposes reducing barriers for people experiencing homelessness.
Joint sponsor Rep. Jodi Salvo, R-Zoar, told the House Children & Human Services Committee...
Read Full Story : Lawmakers aim to ease ID access for homeless Ohioans Tue, Oct 21, 2025Democrat duo revives nurse safety plan
A proposal that divided nurses and hospitals last General Assembly has returned in largely the same form, with the two camps expected to maintain their stances.
Rep. Crystal Lett and Rep. C...
Read Full Story : Democrat duo revives nurse safety plan Mon, Oct 20, 2025Missing persons, dangerous dogs priorities for public safety panel
Bolstering efforts to find missing persons will be a focus for members of the House Public Safety Committee when they return to work.
The committee will likely reconvene next week as ...
Read Full Story : Missing persons, dangerous dogs priorities for public safety panel Tue, Sep 23, 2025Shooting near Columbus football game turned joy to panic. Ohio must stop this | Opinion
Christine Cockley is currently serving her first term as a state representative. She represents the 6th House District, which encompasses part of Franklin County.
Friends and neigh...
Read Full Story : Shooting near Columbus football game turned joy to panic. Ohio must stop this | Opinion Tue, Sep 16, 2025Neighbors, state lawmakers, parents of murder victims discuss ways to end gun violence
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Columbus has experienced a deadly few days with three homicides, including two incidents where men were killed by gun violence.
Ohio Rep. Christine Cockley, wh...
Read Full Story : Neighbors, state lawmakers, parents of murder victims discuss ways to end gun violence Tue, Aug 19, 2025