Darnell T. Brewer News
COLUMBUS- House Bill 661, legislation that regulates imitation meat and egg products, has been introduced by State Representative Roy Klopfenstein (R- Haviland) and State Representative Jack Daniels (R- New Franklin).
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COLUMBUS— On Friday, June 12, State Rep. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) joined the Ohio Association of Meat Processors, the Ohio Department of Agriculture, and other legislators on a tour of Heffelfinger’s Meats, Inc., the largest harvesting facility in Ohio.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – State Rep. Tom Young (R-Washington Twp.) today announced the Ohio House has approved six bills addressing a variety of issues, including measures to provide testing relief to Ohio’s schools, improve health outcomes, and support Ohio’s business climate.
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COLUMBUS — State Reps. Darnell T. Brewer (D-Cleveland) and Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland) today sent a letter to Attorney General Dave Yost requesting his office to investigate the recent explosion and fire at the Rainbow Terrace apartment complex in Cleveland, Ohio. Despite statements from the complex’s management group stating residents have not made complaints about gas leading up to the explosion, both state representatives have been told that residents have long raised complaints regarding unsafe and deteriorating conditions in their units.
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(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – State Representative Meredith Craig (R-Smithville) this week voted in support of Ohio’s Capital Budget bill, a two-year capital improvements budget for state and community projects throughout the state totaling nearly $4 billion.
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COLUMBUS — State Representative Darnell T. Brewer (D-Cleveland) today voted “NO” on House Bill (HB) 96, the Republican-crafted state operating budget, citing cruel and chaotic cuts and its abject failure to invest in children, public education, healthcare, and basic services – all while shoveling billions to the wealthy and well-connected.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS– After the Ohio Supreme Court today ruled the latest congressional map unconstitutional, State Rep. Jeff Crossman (D-Parma) renewed his call for a Criminal Complaint against the Ohio Redistricting Commission for dereliction of duty and violating their oath of office.
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COLUMBUS — State Rep. Darnell T. Brewer (D-Cleveland) today introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at promoting safe firearm storage and preventing gun deaths and injuries.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) today released the following statement congratulating Columbus Metro Library (CML) employees on the approval of their union. This accomplishment will protect some of the most essential workers within the community, ensuring they have a stronger voice within their workplace.
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COLUMBUS — State Rep. Darnell T. Brewer (D-Cleveland) today voted against concurrence with the Ohio Senate’s version of the state operating budget, House Bill (HB) 96. House Democrats remain deeply concerned about the budget’s failure to fully fund public education, healthcare, childcare, and property tax relief.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS — State Rep. Tristan Rader (D- Cleveland) reacted to the Federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM)’s recent announcement that starting on September 15th companies will be able to bid on oil and gas leases on 2,840 acres of land in the Wayne National Forest.
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COLUMBUS — State Rep. Elgin Rogers, Jr. (D-Toledo) participated in the annual Battle for the Bacon competition highlighting the next generation of agricultural leaders while celebrating Ohio's agricultural history.
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COLUMBUS — State Rep. Darnell T. Brewer (D-Cleveland) today presented the Community Safety and Solutions Agenda in honor of National Gun Violence Awareness Month. This bold, multi-bill legislative package aims to address community violence and the causes of gun violence in District 22 and all throughout Ohio.
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COLUMBUS — State Rep. Darnell T. Brewer (D-Cleveland) Thursday accepted the “2025 CHW Legislator of the Year Award” from Health Impact Ohio. This award recognizes Rep. Brewer’s continued advocacy for community health workers at the state level. As the first community health worker elected to the Ohio legislature, Rep. Brewer has worked on several pieces of legislation aimed at advancing the field in Ohio, including legislation creating the Ohio Center for Community Health Workers Excellence.
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COLUMBUS — State Rep. Darnell Brewer (D-Cleveland) today sent a letter to Maple Heights' City Council voicing his disappointment in their failure to pass a resolution to acknowledge Pride Month. Rep. Brewer echoed the sentiment of fellow advocates, calling for leadership that uplifts all citizens.
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COLUMBUS — State Rep. Darnell Brewer (D-Cleveland) today thanked his colleagues for their unanimous passage of House Resolution (HR) 101. The bipartisan legislation, sponsored by Rep. Brewer and Rep. Adam Bird (R-New Richmond), supports the City of Cleveland’s bid to host the 2030 Special Olympics USA Games.
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COLUMBUS — In response to Cleveland Clinic’s newly implemented policy requiring patients to pay copays upfront or risk having their appointments canceled, State Rep. Darnell T. Brewer (D-Cleveland) today issued a formal letter to Cleveland Clinic leadership requesting immediate reconsideration of the rule, citing the disproportionate harm it poses to low-income families, seniors, and communities of color across northeast Ohio.
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COLUMBUS – State Reps. Darnell T. Brewer (D-Cleveland) and Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) today called on their House and Senate colleagues to fulfill Ohio’s constitutional mandate and fully fund public schools. The failure of school levies in Garfield Heights and Parma demonstrate the need for the fair school funding formula. By scrapping this funding plan, the Ohio House has pitted homeowners against school children, forcing voters to choose between public education and property taxes.
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