COLUMBUS— Rep. Juanita Brent (D-Cleveland) signed onto a resolution that would designate racism as a public health crisis, echoing similar calls in Cleveland and Franklin County. The resolution, if passed, would be the first of its kind passed at the state level.
Read Full Story : Rep. Brent signs onto resolution to declare racism a public health crisis Mon, Jun 1, 2020COLUMBUS- State Rep. Juanita Brent (D-Cleveland) today applauded the House concurrence of House Bill (HB) 285, her legislation to establish the permanent Driver’s License Reinstatement Fee Debt Reduction and Amnesty Program. The program will determine if a person qualifies for a reduction in pending reinstatement fees or if a person is eligible for a complete fees waiver. HB 285 now heads to the governor’s desk to be signed into law.
Read Full Story : Rep. Brent's license reinstatement fee debt reduction bill moves to governor's desk Fri, May 29, 2020COLUMBUS- Yesterday, State Rep. Juanita Brent (D-Cleveland) provided sponsor testimony on House Bill (HB) 461, also known as “Esther’s Law,” that would permit a long-term care facility resident or the resident’s sponsor to authorize the installation and use of an electronic monitoring device in the resident’s room under certain conditions. HB 461 would also prohibit discrimination or retaliation against a resident who authorizes electronic monitoring.
Read Full Story : Rep. Brent testifies on elder abuse prevention bill Thu, May 28, 2020COLUMBUS— In honor of May being National Foster Care Awareness Month, State Representative Juanita Brent (D-Cleveland) today announced that she will be introducing legislation to create the Kinship Care Bill of Rights. Kinship care refers to the care of children by relatives, or in some cases, close family friends.
Read Full Story : Rep. Brent to introduce Kinship Care Bill of Rights Thu, May 21, 2020COLUMBUS—State Representative Juanita Brent (D-Cleveland) today announced that she will be introducing a cannabis bill package.
Read Full Story : Rep. Brent introduces cannabis bill package Fri, May 15, 2020COLUMBUS—State Representative Juanita Brent (D-Cleveland) today released a statement following the dangerous and partisan attack on Dr. Amy Acton by House Republicans:
Read Full Story : Rep. Brent, House Democrats reject an amendment to strip ODH of power during a pandemic Wed, May 6, 2020COLUMBUS—Rep. Juanita Brent (D-Cleveland) todayrecognized May 5 as World Hand Hygiene Day. Every year on May 5, World Hand Hygiene Day brings awareness to the importance of adhering to proper hand hygiene practices.
Read Full Story : Rep. Brent recognizes World Hand Hygiene Day Tue, May 5, 2020COLUMBUS— In a formal letter sent to Gov. Mike DeWine yesterday, State Rep. Juanita Brent (D-Cleveland) outlined the major concerns facing her school districts as the governor begins his plan to reopen Ohio.
Read Full Story : Rep. Brent calls for Gov. DeWine to address school district concerns Tue, Apr 28, 2020COLUMBUS— Rep. Juanita Brent (D-Cleveland) today introduced legislation that would provide educational materials regarding proper hand hygiene to hospital patients and long-term care residents of healthcare facilities.
Read Full Story : Rep. Brent introduces hand hygiene education bill Mon, Apr 27, 2020COLUMBUS— State Rep. Juanita Brent (D-Cleveland) today announced Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants will be made available to cover certain local pandemic response costs in Ohio. Funds will go to state and local authorities as well as non-profits, such as hospitals, working at the direction of local governments.
Read Full Story : Rep. Brent announces federal funding opportunities for local pandemic response efforts Wed, Apr 8, 2020