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House Passes Rep. Jarrells' Bipartisan Bill to Equip Ohio Schools with Lifesaving Naloxone Access

COLUMBUS — Assistant Minority Leader Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) and Majority Whip Josh Williams (R-Sylvania) today announced the Ohio House of Representatives’ passage of House Bill (HB) 57. The bipartisan bill aims to expand access to overdose-reversal drugs in schools. It passed with a vote of 95-0.

 Read Full Story : House Passes Rep. Jarrells' Bipartisan Bill to Equip Ohio Schools with Lifesaving Naloxone Access Wed, May 7, 2025

Reps. Jarrells, Ray Testify Before Workforce and Higher Education on Bipartisan Foster-to-College Scholarship Act

COLUMBUS — Assistant Minority Leader Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) and State Rep. Sharon A. Ray (R-Wadsworth) last Tuesday delivered sponsor testimony before the Ohio House Workforce and Higher Education Committee on House Bill (HB) 25, the Foster-to-College Scholarship Act. The bipartisan bill would create a scholarship program to cover the cost of attendance for any Ohioan who was in foster care after their 13th birthday. 

 Read Full Story : Reps. Jarrells, Ray Testify Before Workforce and Higher Education on Bipartisan Foster-to-College Scholarship Act Mon, May 5, 2025

Rep. Jarrells: President Trump's First 100 Days Bad for Workers, Bad for Businesses, Bad for Ohio

COLUMBUS – Assistant Minority Leader Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) Wednesday joined other members of the Ohio House Democratic Caucus at a press conference regarding President Donald Trump's chaotic first 100 days in office. The president's disastrous federal policies and corrupt governing is negatively impacting Ohio's workers and businesses, vital programs the elderly, veterans, and public schools depend on, and the public's trust in government.

 Read Full Story : Rep. Jarrells: President Trump's First 100 Days Bad for Workers, Bad for Businesses, Bad for Ohio Fri, May 2, 2025

Rep. Jarrells, Community Organizations Highlight Societal, Economic Benefits of Passing Lead Line Replacement Act in Cleveland

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus), along with environmental advocates and community partners, continued his four-day, statewide press tour Wednesday in Cleveland highlighting the need to pass House Bill (HB) 534 - Ohio’s Lead Line Replacement Act. Ohio currently ranks second in the nation for the most lead pipes serving families. As a child growing up in Cleveland, Rep. Jarrells was a victim of lead poisoning in his drinking water that led to medical issues. 

 

 Read Full Story : Rep. Jarrells, Community Organizations Highlight Societal, Economic Benefits of Passing Lead Line Replacement Act in Cleveland Fri, Sep 20, 2024

Rep. Jarrells, Community Organizations Discuss Societal, Economic Benefits of Ohio's Lead Line Replacement Act

State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus), along with environmental advocates and community partners, will kick off a four-day, statewide press tour to highlight House Bill (HB) 534 - Ohio’s Lead Line Replacement Act - with the kickoff event Tuesday, September 17th at 10:00am at the Statehouse. 

 Read Full Story : Rep. Jarrells, Community Organizations Discuss Societal, Economic Benefits of Ohio's Lead Line Replacement Act Fri, Sep 13, 2024

Rep. Jarrells Announces $914K to Renovate Rhodes Hall and Over $62K to Upgrade Technology Equipment at Columbus State Community College

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Dontavius Jarrells (D-Columbus) announces that the Controlling Board has approved $914K in funding for Columbus Community College. The funds will be used to renovate Rhodes Hall which houses the college’s Office of the Registrar, Payroll Office, and business offices. Columbus-owned and operated Rockwood Builders Ltd. has been selected to spearhead the renovation.

 Read Full Story : Rep. Jarrells Announces $914K to Renovate Rhodes Hall and Over $62K to Upgrade Technology Equipment at Columbus State Community College Tue, Jul 9, 2024

Reps. Jarrells, Pizzulli's CAMPUS Act Advances Through Legislature, Heads to Governor DeWine's Desk as Part of SB 94 Omnibus

COLUMBUS — State Reps. Dontavius Jarrells (D-Columbus) and Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) saw their bill, House Bill (HB) 606, passed out of both chambers today. HB 606 was added as an amendment to Senate Bill (SB) 94, an omnibus bill that covered a range of topics, which was passed by the House and then concurred upon in the Senate during their respective sessions.

 Read Full Story : Reps. Jarrells, Pizzulli's CAMPUS Act Advances Through Legislature, Heads to Governor DeWine's Desk as Part of SB 94 Omnibus Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Rep. Jarrells Proudly Announces the Successful Passage of the Final State Capital Budget, Delivering Transformative Community Investments to Franklin County

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Dontavius Jarrells (D-Columbus) today announced the passage of House Bill (HB) 2, the state's biennial state capital budget, in both the Ohio House of Representatives & Senate. 

 Read Full Story : Rep. Jarrells Proudly Announces the Successful Passage of the Final State Capital Budget, Delivering Transformative Community Investments to Franklin County Wed, Jun 26, 2024