Elgin Rogers, Jr. News

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Elgin Rogers Jr. (D-Toledo) today announced that $9K in state funding has been awarded to District 42 through the Ohio Commission on Minority Health to support Minority Health Month programming in Lucas County.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Elgin Rogers, Jr. (D-Toledo) today announced that he will be joining an international dialogue on the future of infrastructure as a panelist at a virtual event hosted by the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest (GACC Midwest) today December 9th at 12:00pm EST. The public forum brings together leaders across government, business, and research to explore infrastructure investment, innovation, and sustainability across the United States and Germany.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Elgin Rogers, Jr. (D-Toledo) is proud to announce that House Bill (HB) 207, known as the Male Wellness Month Act, received its first hearing in the Ohio Senate Health Committee this week. The bipartisan legislation, jointly sponsored by Rep. Brian Lorenz (R-Powell), aims to promote proactive healthcare habits among men across the state.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Elgin Rogers, Jr. (D-Toledo) today is honored to be awarded the 2025 Friend of the Profession Award by the Ohio Dental Hygienists' Association (ODHA) for his leadership on House Bill (HB) 207, the Male Wellness Month Act.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Elgin Rogers (D-Toledo) is proud to share that the Walbridge Railway Park playground is officially open. During the 135th General Assembly, Rep. Rogers secured $300k for this project in the Ohio capital budget.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Elgin Rogers (D-Toledo) 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. 

(COLUMBUS) — State Rep. Elgin Rogers, Jr. (D-Toledo) today announced that he was among thirty-eight select lawmakers chosen to participate in The Council of State Governments’ 30th annual Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development (BILLD), a training program that annually identifies and assists promising state leaders in the Midwest.

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Rogers (D-Toledo) and Brian Lorenz (R-Powell) Wednesday announced that House Bill (HB) 207, bipartisan legislation designating June as "Male Wellness Month" and the third Monday in June as "Take Your Dad to the Doctor and Dentist Day" (DAD Day), has passed out of the House Health Committee. 

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Rogers (D-Toledo) today announced that the Controlling Board has approved two major funding allocations that will benefit outdoor recreation and economic development across Northwest Ohio. The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority will receive $1.2M to support critical infrastructure improvements and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNT) will receive $820K for cabin renovations at 5 state parks, including Maumee Bay.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Elgin Rogers, Jr. (D-Toledo) today announced that he has been appointed to serve on the National Conference of State Legislatures, Natural Resources, and Energy and Environment standing committees.