Dontavius L. Jarrells News

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) today applauds Cleveland’s candidacy to host the 2030 Special Olympics USA Games and urges Ohioans to stand united behind this inclusive, economically impactful opportunity.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Dontavious L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) today criticized the Republican state operating budget, signed by Governor Mike DeWine, that prioritizes tax breaks for the wealthy and corporate giveaways over funding for schools, affordable communities, and essential healthcare services. Despite a few helpful line-item vetoes, the budget still overwhelmingly reflects out-of-touch priorities that leave everyday Ohioans behind.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (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. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) and Majority Whip Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) today held a press conference introducing bipartisan legislation to reimburse state employees for out-of-pocket costs associated with GLP-1 drugs—medications commonly prescribed for chronic weight management and other metabolic conditions.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Mark Sigrist (D-Grove City) today voted in favor of a 90-day gas tax holiday to provide immediate relief to Ohio drivers facing high prices at the pump.

COLUMBUS — Assistant Minority Leader Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) and State Rep. Veronica Sims (D-Akron) this week reintroduced the End Slavery in Ohio Act, which would amend Ohio’s constitution to remove the statement “unless for the punishment of crime” from its language.

COLUMBUS — State Reps. Mark Sigrist (D-Grove City) and Beryl Brown Piccolantonio (D-Gahanna) today introduced a resolution urging federal law enforcement to permit state and local agencies to participate in investigations of offenses occurring in Ohio. It also affirms that the Ohio Attorney General and the Ohio Department of Public Safety shall have access to case materials, evidence, and interviews necessary to conduct a thorough and independent investigation of any alleged criminal, civil, or code of conduct violation by a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer acting in the course of duty.

COLUMBUS — Assistant Minority Leader Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) alongside fellow members of the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus (OLBC) today held a press conference honoring Juneteenth and the ongoing struggle for Black liberation and calling attention to critical legislative efforts to advance justice in Ohio.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Mark Sigrist (D-Grove City) yesterday condemned the passage of House Bill (HB) 249 which restricts drag shows to certain locations and creates a new definition for “adult cabaret performances”.

COLUMBUS — Assistant Minority Leader Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) today announced that the Ohio Controlling Board allocated $38K in funding to support a local residential school for people with developmental disabilities.