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Shooting 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.

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Tue, Sep 16, 2025

Neighbors, 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.

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Tue, Aug 19, 2025

Rep. Cockley to Host Gun Violence Awareness Town Hall in Columbus

State Rep. Christine Cockley (D-Columbus) will be hosting a Prevent, Listen, Act, Navigate (P.L.A.N.) town hall with several other state legislators Tuesday, August 19th at 9:15am at the Hilltop Br... Read Full Story

Wed, Aug 13, 2025

More than electricity: Data centers' water use scrutinized

Data centers' vast amount of energy consumption in central Ohio was at the heart of a recent high-profile decision by state regulatory officials.

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Fri, Aug 8, 2025

Ohio Legislators "Battle for the Bacon" at State Fair

Third annual event builds connections with Ohio's pig farmers Read Full Story

Mon, Aug 4, 2025

Ohio bill hoping to help solve missing persons cases in the state

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - A recently introduced Ohio bill inspired by a Columbus man's disappearance aims to help solve missing persons cases in the state. The FIND Act, sponsored by Reps. Christine Cockley (D-Columbus) and Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta), would require law enforcement agencies in the state to enter missing people into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) within 30 days of a report being filed with police. Read Full Story

Fri, Jun 13, 2025

FIND Act could help solve missing persons cases in Ohio

"I don't want this to be an administrative barrier or burden on the people doing the work. I want it to be a tool or a resource that helps them do the work," State Rep. Cockley said. Read Full Story

Tue, Apr 29, 2025

Dispatch investigation, billboard inspired lawmaker to propose bill on missing persons

"I hope this piece of legislation can kind of be a framework for how Republicans and Democrats work together to make a positive impact," she said. Read Full Story

Thu, Apr 24, 2025

After Dispatch investigation, Ohio lawmakers introduce bill to help find missing persons

"We are at a pivotal moment when technology can help solve cases that have remained unsolved for years," Cockley said in a press release. "The FIND Act will equip law enforcement and medical professionals across Ohio with the tools they need to support families of the missing, while also giving families and the public a greater voice in the process." Read Full Story

Fri, Apr 18, 2025