David Thomas News

State Representative David Thomas (R-Jefferson) is pleased to announce that numerous local school districts in Ashtabula and Trumbull County were recently awarded funding from the Ohio School Bus Safety Grant Program—totaling more than $139,000. 

Representative David Thomas (R-Jefferson) and Representative Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) have introduced new legislation aimed at streamlining the process for large townships in Ohio to incorporate into cities or municipalities. The bill addresses the challenges faced by large townships that have grown to function similarly to cities but lack the ability to incorporate due to restrictions currently in place.

State Representative David Thomas (R-Jefferson) today announced that Trumbull County was awarded funding through the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Improvement Program.

Representatives David Thomas (R-Jefferson) and Tristan Rader (D-Lakewood) along with 17 members of the House Energy Committee sent a letter to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) urging the Commission to reject FirstEnergy’s request to weaken the state’s electric reliability standards.

Representative David Thomas (R-Jefferson) and Representative Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) today highlighted legislation they are championing – House Bill 443, The Senior Protection from Foreclosure Act – a measure designed to give older Ohioans stronger safeguards against losing their homes due to property tax pressures.

State Representatives Gary Click (R- Vickery) and David Thomas (R- Jefferson) have introduced House Bill 613, legislation to modernize and strengthen the state’s tax appeals framework. The bill works to deliver clearer timelines, increased transparency, and fairer procedures for taxpayers seeking reassessments or refunds.

State Representative David Thomas (R-Jefferson) today announced that the Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 247 – also known as “Avery’s Law” – legislation that would establish new requirements on vicious dog owners to prevent dog attacks in Ohio.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Latyna Humphrey (D-Columbus) today sent a letter to Governor Mike DeWine urging him to take action to help prevent the 1.4M Ohioans who could be left without the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments starting November 1st if the federal government shutdown continues past October 31st.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Latyna Humphrey (D-Columbus), joined by elected officials and community partners held a press conference Thursday morning at the Ohio Statehouse to address the far-reaching effects of the ongoing federal government shutdown on Ohio families. The discussion focused on the critical impacts to SNAP, WIC, and TANF programs, which millions of Ohioans depend on for food and financial stability.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Latyna M. Humphrey (D-Columbus) today introduced legislation to protect critical benefits for Ohio families amid the ongoing federal government shutdown, which threatens assistance programs relied upon by millions of Ohioans. The bill would ensure continued funding for essential federal assistance programs—including SNAP, TANF, and WIC—during any lapse in federal funding.

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Latyna M. Humphrey (D-Columbus) today issued a statement regarding back-to-back shootings involving children this morning:

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Latyna M. Humphrey (D-Columbus) today issued a statement regarding federal grant cuts made under Secretary of Education Linda McMahon, who eliminated Title III grant programs for Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs).

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Latyna M. Humphrey (D-Columbus) today voted “NO” on the vote to override a school district property tax levy restriction provision vetoed in House Bill 96 (the state operating budget). Line-item 66 would eliminate several types of levies, limiting the choices voters have in how to support their schools and local governments, and would not provide real property tax relief to Ohioans. Real property tax relief is one of the most pressing needs for everyday Ohioans. House Democrats are ready and willing to work together to get that done.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Latyna M. Humphrey (D-Columbus) Wednesday 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. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Latyna M. Humphrey (D-Columbus) condemns another recent act of gun violence at a local community pool in Columbus. Three teenagers were involved in a shooting that resulted in one 16-year-old being hospitalized and two others (both 15 years old) taken into custody. 

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Latyna M. Humphrey (D-Columbus) today celebrated the passage of House Bill (HB) 31 by a 90-0 vote. This bipartisan legislation enhances transparency and accountability within Ohio’s parole process.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Latyna Humphrey (D-Columbus) today mourned the tragic loss of community leader and business owner, Jehad Alzaben. Jehad, a 47-year-old Ohioan, was tragically shot and killed in his convenience store on May 25th near midnight.

State Representatives David Thomas (R-Jefferson), Bill Roemer (R-Richfield), and Jim Hoops (R-Napoleon) today applauded the signing of House Bills 124, 129, 309, 186, and 335 – five initiatives championed by House Republicans that work to curb tax hikes and deliver direct property tax relief to Ohioans, totaling more than $3 billion in savings.  

State Representative David Thomas (R-Jefferson) recently voted in support of House Bill 338 – also known as Andy’s Law – legislation that expands the offense of aggravated murder or assault of correctional facility employees and instills new measures to reduce inmate drug possession. 

(Columbus, Ohio) – Representative David Thomas (R-Jefferson) recently voted in support of House Bill 102, legislation aimed at closing a loophole in the state’s Sex Offender Registry and Notification (SORN) laws.