State Reps. Thomas West (D-Canton) and Sedrick Denson (D-Cincinnati) today announced that they will soon introduce legislation to limit qualified immunity for police officers in Ohio.
Read Full Story : Reps. West and Denson announce legislation to limit qualified immunity for police Fri, Apr 30, 2021In response to a proposed constitutional amendment from Ohio Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima), the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus (OLBC) is deeply concerned with the potential of reducing or eliminating public hearings and public input from the redistricting process.
Read Full Story : OLBC: Huffman Redistricting Amendment Needs to Prioritize Public Input Wed, Apr 28, 2021Rep. Tavia Galonski (D-Akron) today announced the introduction of House Bill (HB) 269, legislation to repeal Senate Bill (SB) 22, controversial legislation that Democrats say threatens the health and safety of Ohioans by curbing authority from the governor and health director during public health crises.
Read Full Story : Rep. Galonski introduces legislation to repeal SB 22 Wed, Apr 28, 2021State Rep. Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Cleveland) today issued the following statement regarding the news that Ohio will lose one of its sixteen seats in the U.S. House of Representatives according to U.S. Census data:
Read Full Story : Rep. Sweeney issues statement on Ohio losing a congressional seat Mon, Apr 26, 2021Members of the Ohio House Democratic Caucus elections and voting rights working group today responded to pending Republican legislation that would force people to provide two forms of Voter ID, reduce the number of days of early voting, shorten mail ballot access by a week and restrict ballot drop boxes.
Read Full Story : Democratic lawmakers blast Republican attack on freedom to vote Fri, Apr 23, 2021State Rep. Lisa Sobecki (D-Toledo), Ranking Member of the Ohio House Ways and Means Committee, voiced opposition to House Bill (HB) 140, a misleading ballot language bill that would create more confusion in an attempt to modify how property tax levies are worded on the ballot. HB 140 was previously introduced during the 133rd General Assembly and was vetoed by Governor DeWine.
Read Full Story : Rep. Sobecki leads Democratic Opposition to Misleading Ballot Language Bill Thu, Apr 22, 2021Ohio House Minority Leader Emilia Strong Sykes (D-Akron) and House Finance Committee Ranking Member Rep. Erica C. Crawley (D-Columbus) today issued statements on the House passage of House Bill 110, the state’s two-year budget. House Democrats largely opposed the bill, saying it was a missed opportunity to invest in everyday Ohioans still struggling amid the health and economic crisis.
Read Full Story : House Democrats say budget fails to invest in working people, families and the communities they live in Wed, Apr 21, 2021
State Representative Heidi Workman (R-Rootstown) attended the White House State Leadership Conference this week alongside more than 50 Ohio lawmakers and other officials. The conference was organized by the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs to foster collaboration and communication between federal, state and local governments, while providing a forum to discuss shared priorities, policies, and more.
Read Full Story : Rep. Workman Attends White House State Leadership Conference Tue, Aug 26, 2025
State Representative Heidi Workman (R-Rootstown) today announced that the application period for the Ohio Historic Preservation Credit Program is now open, according to the Ohio Department of Development. This program supports property owners and developers in transforming Ohio’s historic buildings, preserving the community’s history, and turning the buildings into community assets.
Read Full Story : Rep. Workman Highlights Tax Credits Available to Revitalize Historic Buildings in Ohio Tue, Jul 29, 2025
COLUMBUS – State Representative Workman (R-Rootstown) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives approved the conference committee report for Am. Sub. House Bill 96 – the State Operating Budget. The budget plan, which allocates funding for state programs and operations for the next two years, includes provisions that aim to protect freedom, family and fiscal responsibility – approving historic property tax relief for Ohioans, implementing a flat tax rate and providing a record amount of state funding for school districts.
Read Full Story : Rep. Workman Votes for Final Operating Budget, Delivering Major Property Tax Relief and Supporting Ohio's Workforce and Local Priorities Wed, Jun 25, 2025
COLUMBUS – State Representatives Heidi Workman (R-Rootstown) and Phil Plummer (R-Dayton) delivered sponsor testimony today on House Bill 302, legislation that establishes a new standard for protecting children online by strengthening age assurance requirements and empowering families with safer digital tools.
Read Full Story : Reps. Workman and Plummer Champion Online Child Safety Legislation Wed, Jun 4, 2025
COLUMBUS — State Representative Heidi Workman (R-Rootstown) is encouraging residents to submit public comments on a proposed change to Ohio’s E-Check program.
Read Full Story : Rep. Workman Encourages Public Comment on E-Check Proposal Fri, May 23, 2025
Speaker of the Ohio House Matt Huffman (R-Lima) and State Representative Heidi Workman (R-Rootstown) today welcomed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to the Ohio Statehouse to discuss House Joint Resolution 3 (H.J.R 3), legislation that calls for Congressional term limits through a convention of states.
Read Full Story : Speaker Huffman and Representative Workman Welcome Florida Governor DeSantis to Ohio for Discussion on Setting Congressional Term Limits Tue, May 13, 2025
State Representative Heidi Workman (R-Rootstown) was recently appointed as co-chair of the Ohio Tuition Trust Authority by Speaker Matt Huffman (R-Lima). Rep. Workman will serve alongside ten other board members who oversee the investments of the Ohio Tuition Trust Authority.
Read Full Story : Rep. Workman Appointed to Co-Chair Ohio Tuition Trust Authority Board Wed, May 7, 2025
State Representative Heidi Workman (R-Rootstown) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives concurred on Senate amendments to Sub. House Bill 15 – a market-driven initiative that will improve affordability for consumers and increase energy generation, resulting in a more reliable grid. This legislation supports Ohio’s economic growth by ensuring access to reliable, affordable energy.
Read Full Story : Representative Workman Votes to Concur on Sub. House Bill 15 Wed, Apr 30, 2025
COLUMBUS – State Representative Heidi Workman (R-Rootstown) on Wednesday voted in support of Am. Sub. House Bill 96 – the House’s version of the State Operating Budget.
Read Full Story : Rep. Workman Votes in Support of House Budget Bill, Delivering estimated $38.1 million in property Tax Relief for House District 72 Fri, Apr 11, 2025
COLUMBUS—State Representative Heidi Workman (R-Rootstown) announced that the Ohio House of Representatives approved House Bill 28. This legislation aims to simplify Ohio’s property tax system, promote transparency, and avoid unintended property tax increases by eliminating replacement property tax levies.
Read Full Story : Rep. Workman Votes to Eliminate Replacement Property Tax Levies Fri, Mar 21, 2025