Erika White News

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Erika White (D-Springfield Township) today attended the first Helping with Homestead tour stop hosted by Lucas County Auditor Katie Moline. The event served as an opportunity to explain recent changes to the Homestead Exemption, made by House Bill (HB) 479, which includes a one-time tax credit of approximately $450 for those who qualify.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Erika White (D-Springfield Township) today celebrated the ceremonial signing of House Bill (HB) 311 by Governor Mike DeWine. This bipartisan bill, jointly sponsored by State Rep. James Hoops (R-Napoleon), will designate the third full week of May as EMS week in Ohio. 

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Erika White (D-Springfield Township) today called for greater transparency, inclusion and community participation when public resources are used to address long-standing neighborhood needs.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Erika White (D-Springfield Township) today marked Women’s Equality Day by highlighting the continued wage gap facing women and calling for stronger protections to ensure women receive equal pay for equal work.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Erika White (D-Springfield Township) today announced the expansion of UDD Tech Corporation in the village of Holland, Ohio. This expansion is expected to create 300 full-time positions, generating $18.4 million in annual payroll by December of 2029.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Erika White (D-Springfield Township) today issued the following statement on Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 10, legislation that proposes and amendment to the Ohio Constitution to appear on the ballot in November 2026, to require electors provide photo identification (ID) when voting in person. SJR 10 defines photo ID as the same documents that are currently available in the Ohio Revised Code (ORC).

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Erika White (D–Springfield Township) today called for legislative attention following the Trump Administration’s announcement that it is moving oversight of special education and educational civil rights enforcement out of the U.S. Department of Education and into other federal agencies. 

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Erika White (D-Springfield Township) today announced the passage of Senate Bill 450, the state's biennial capital appropriations budget. The bill allocates nearly $4B for the maintenance, renovation, and construction of state-owned infrastructure, including colleges, universities, school districts, and other community projects.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Erika White (D-Springfield Township) today issued the following statement regarding the shooting that occurred at the Old West End Festival on Saturday. 

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Erika White (D-Springfield Township) today celebrated the passage of House Bill (HB) 284 in the House (91-0). This bipartisan bill, jointly sponsored by Rep. Mark Hiner (R-Howard), requires that iron that is produced in the United States be used on certain projects supported by state funds. This is in addition to existing requirements that those projects use U.S. produced steel and extends penalties for failure to comply.