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State Reps. Adam C. Miller (D-Columbus) and Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland) today introduced legislation that would prohibit landlords from discriminating against tenants who utilize the federal government’s Housing Choice Voucher program.

State Representatives Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland) and Adam Miller (D-Columbus) today introduced a House Resolution calling on Congress to pass HR 1255, the Sgt. Isaac Woodard, Jr. and Sgt. Joseph H. Maddox GI Bill Restoration Act of 2023.

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Joe Miller (D-Amherst), Thomas West (D-Canton) and Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland) have introduced two related bills that would tackle key issues surrounding police departments in Ohio. The legislation would ultimately allow the chief of police of a municipal corporation to conduct training schools for prospective law enforcement officers. The goal is to create a new unclassified position called “cadets” within the police department, allow for exceptional appointment of candidates with ideal qualifications and resolve any issues regarding lateral transfers within statutory cities.  

State Rep. Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland) released the following statement today on his Ohio House of Representatives committee assignments for the 135th General Assembly.

Democratic Leader Emilia Strong Sykes (D-Akron) today joined Dem lawmakers to urge House Republican leaders to call the chamber back into session to address several critical issues facing the state, including health and the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic, systemic racism and police brutality, questions surrounding the November election, and looming state budget shortfalls.

State Reps. Casey Weinstein (D-Hudson) and Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland) today gave testimony before the Ohio House Finance Committee on House Bill 382. This legislation would legalize adult-use cannabis for Ohioans aged 21 years and older. 

COLUMBUS — In response to the recent killing of George Floyd and the resulting protests across the nation, State Rep. Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland) today issued the following statement highlighting the need for legislation to address the lack of economic opportunities in Ohio for people of color.