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COLUMBUS – Ohio House Democratic leadership and members, Reps. Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington), Dontavius Jarrells (D-Columbus), Jessica E. Miranda (D-Forest Park), Tavia Galonski (D-Akron), Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Westlake), Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland), Michele Grim (D-Toledo), Ismail Mohamed (D-Columbus), Dani Isaacsohn (D-Cincinnati), Casey Weinstein (D-Hudson), today released the following statement on the deadly surprise attack by Hamas militants who fired thousands of rockets from Gaza toward central and southern Israel, leading to multiple Israeli civilian casualties and injuries.
Read Full StoryRep. Jarrells Urges Immediate Action to Protect Ohioans Amidst Potential Federal Government Shutdown
COLUMBUS – State Rep. Dontavius Jarrells (D-Columbus) today urgently calls upon Congress to prioritize the welfare of Ohioans as a potential federal government shutdown looms on Sunday, October 1st.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS - State Rep. Dontavius Jarrells (D-Columbus) today announced that he is fully supportive of the Stand Up Strike and all United Auto Workers (UAW) union members. UAW members agreed that they would strike if an agreement was not met by 11:59 pm ET on Thursday, September 14, 2023.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS- State Rep. Dontavius Jarrells (D-Columbus) today announces a major boost in Ohio’s mental health and addiction crisis services with a $90 million investment.
Read Full StoryState Representatives David Thomas (R-Jefferson) and Ty Mathews (R-Findlay) today announced that they introduced a new piece of legislation, the Military Service Elected Office Protection Act, which aims to protect the seat of an elected official in Ohio should that elected member be ordered to active military service for our country.
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State Representative Mike Dovilla (R-Berea) commented on recent Daily Wire reports exposing widespread abuse of Ohio’s Medicaid system, in which some businesses have exploited loopholes to collect millions in taxpayer dollars without providing legitimate care.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS- State Representatives Dontavius L. Jarrells (D- Columbus) and Justin Pizzulli (R- Scioto County) have introduced legislation that will name a section of State Route 125, running through Scioto County, after a trailblazer for African American athletes everywhere, former professional baseball player and native Ohioan Al Oliver.
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COLUMBUS—State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) yesterday joined a meeting hosted by the Hope Recovery Community and the Medina County Mental Health and Recovery Board as they welcomed U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Medina County.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – State Rep. Dontavius Jarrells (D-Columbus) is praising the citizens of Ohio for their overwhelming support in defeating Issue 1 during the August 8th Special Election.
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COLUMBUS – State Representative Sharon Ray (R-Wadsworth) is pleased to announce that Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 56, legislation to designate a portion of State Route 421 in Medina County as the Corporal David James Amheiser Memorial Highway. This designated stretch will run adjacent to the Amheiser family farm.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) today announced the upcoming back-to-school Ohio sales tax holiday that will take place starting on Friday, August 4 through Sunday, August 6. In 2018, state lawmakers passed legislation making this three-day, back-to-school sales tax holiday a recurring holiday each year.
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State Representative Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) on Monday joined a roundtable with Alex Fitzsimmons, Acting Undersecretary of Energy for the U.S. Department of Energy; State Representative Adam Holmes (R-Nashport), State Representative Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon), Chair of the House Energy Committee; State Representative David Thomas (R-Jefferson); and representatives from the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) to discuss the Ratepayer Protection Pledge and Ohio’s leadership on data center accountability, which includes Ohio HB 706.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – Assistant Minority Leader Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) today celebrates The Center of Science and Industry, otherwise known as COSI, which was awarded the 2023 National Medal for Museum and Library Service by The White House on Monday. The award is the nation’s highest honor given to museums and libraries that make significant and exceptional contributions to their communities.
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Majority Whip Nick Santucci (R-Niles) is teaming up with the City of Warren and the Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District to host a community cleanup in Warren. Rep. Santucci is encouraging residents, families, and community members in the area to come together and join them at the event.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS– State Representative Dontavius Jarrells (D-Columbus) today condemned the United States Supreme Court’s decision to strike down affirmative action programs for colleges and universities.
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State Representative David Thomas (R-Jefferson) was joined yesterday by Alex Fitzimmons, Undersecretary of Energy for the U.S. Department of Energy; State Representative Adam Holmes (R-Nashport), Chair of the House Energy Committee; and representatives from the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) to discuss the Ratepayer Protection Pledge and Ohio’s leadership on data center accountability which includes Ohio HB 706 that establishes minimum statewide standards for electric service agreements with data center customers.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D–Columbus), on the eve of the one-year anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, vows to protect women’s reproductive rights and defeat Issue 1 in August.
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