COLUMBUS – State Rep. Juanita O. Brent (D-Cleveland) issued a statement on the one year anniversary of the death of George Floyd, who was murdered by police on May 25, 2020.
Read Full Story : Rep. Brent issues statement on the one year anniversary of the death of George Floyd Tue, May 25, 2021State Rep. Juanita O. Brent (D-Cleveland) today announced she will soon be introducing a resolution urging the U.S. Congress to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021.
Read Full Story : Rep. Brent to introduce resolution in support of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021 Fri, May 7, 2021State Rep. Juanita Brent (D-Cleveland) joined Democrats in opposing a Republican resolution that would urge Congress not to pass HR 1, the For the People Act, federal pro-voter legislation that would protect the freedom to vote, prevent billionaires from buying influence in elections, and make sure voting options are equally accessible across all 50 states.
Read Full Story : Rep. Brent, Democrats stand with Ohioans, oppose anti-voter resolution on House floor Thu, May 6, 2021COLUMBUS— Today, Rep. Juanita O. Brent (D-Cleveland) applauded the House passage of Senate Bill (SB) 108 and SB 109. SB 108 would provide $125 million in grants to bars, restaurants and lodging businesses impacted by COVID-19, while SB 109 would provide $556.9 million in grants to businesses, child care providers, assistance programs, local fairs, and veterans homes which have been impacted by COVID-19. The funding for these bills comes from federal CARES Act funding.
Read Full Story : Rep. Brent applauds House passage of bills to provide relief to businesses affected by COVID-19 Wed, May 5, 2021COLUMBUS – Today, State Rep. Juanita O. Brent (D-Cleveland) announced the reintroduction of her legislation from the 133rd General Assembly to promote patient hand hygiene education. This announcement comes just before Hand Hygiene Awareness Day this week on Wednesday, May 5.
Read Full Story : Rep. Brent reintroduces legislation promoting hand hygiene education Tue, May 4, 2021COLUMBUS – State Rep. Juanita O. Brent (D-Cleveland) released the following statement regarding the verdict reached in the Derek Chauvin trial for the murder of George Floyd and the April 20, 2021 murder of 16-year-old Ma’Khia Bryant.
Read Full Story : Rep. Brent releases statement on the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial and the murder of Ma'Khia Bryant Wed, Apr 21, 2021Today, State Rep. Juanita O. Brent (D-Cleveland) voted for the State of Ohio operating budget (HB 110).
Read Full Story : Rep. Brent votes for the operating budget, but says more needs to be done for the people of Ohio Wed, Apr 21, 2021Today, State Rep. Juanita O. Brent (D-Cleveland) announced the passage of House Bills 167, 168, 169, and 170, all of which provide much needed COVID-19 relief to communities across Ohio.
Read Full Story : Rep. Brent announces COVID-19 relief money, federal resources available to help community Thu, Apr 15, 2021Today, State Rep. Juanita O. Brent (D-Cleveland) provided sponsor testimony on House Bill (HB) 78, Esther’s Law, which would allow residents of long-term care facilities to electronically monitor their room.
Read Full Story : Rep. Brent gives sponsor testimony on Esther's Law, legislation to prevent elder abuse and protect Ohio seniors Thu, Apr 15, 2021COLUMBUS— The Ohio Black Maternal Health Caucus (OBMHC) is introducing a resolution this week to recognize Black Maternal Health Week in Ohio. Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17) is an annual event that promotes awareness and seeks to advance and improve Black maternal health outcomes across the country.
Read Full Story : OBMHC to introduce resolution to recognize Black Maternal Health Week Mon, Apr 12, 2021