Karen Brownlee News

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Karen Brownlee (D-Symmes Twp) today criticized the Republican state operating budget, signed by Governor Mike DeWine, that prioritizes tax breaks for the wealthy and corporate giveaways over funding for schools, affordable communities, and essential healthcare services.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Karen Brownlee (D-Symmes Twp) 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 - The Ohio Jewish Caucus today released the following statement concerning the criminal charges filed Friday against a man who allegedly threatened Congressman Max Miller and his family early Thursday morning in Rocky River, OH.

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Karen Brownlee (D-Symmes Twp) today denounced the recent politically motivated assassinations of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, who were fatally shot in their homes on Saturday, June 14th. Another attempted attack also critically injured Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, at their residence. Today, Cincinnati Congressman Greg Landsman announced his name was found as part of evidence collected by the FBI during the search for the suspect in Minnesota accused of murdering and seriously injuring the lawmakers.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Karen Brownlee (D-Symmes Twp) Wednesday voted against concurrence with the Ohio Senate’s version of the state operating budget, House Bill (HB) 96. House Democrats remain deeply concerned about the budget’s failure to fully fund public education, healthcare, childcare, and property tax relief.

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Karen Brownlee (D-Symmes Twp) last week announced that the Department of Development has approved $50K in grants to the City of Springdale to help the community modernize zoning regulations and pave the way for new housing developments. This funding comes from the new Housing Technical Assistance Program, which provides grant funding to support local governments in their efforts to upgrade zoning codes and processes in their communities. 

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Karen Brownlee (D-Symmes Twp) today joined the nation in recognizing National Gun Violence Awareness Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about gun violence, by joining Cincinnati’s Wear Orange event to stand in solidarity and honor survivors of gun violence.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Karen Brownlee (D-Symmes Twp) Wednesday announced that the Ohio Tax Credit Authority (TCA) approved three new projects in Blue Ash, Symmes Township, and Sharonville, Ohio, resulting in 340 new jobs and more than $19M in new payroll annually. These projects will expand the corrugated product manufacturing industry, the energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions industry, as well as the aerospace industry throughout District 28.

COLUMBUS – Members of the Ohio House Democratic Caucus today hosted a press conference with LGBTQ+ advocates, and members of the LGBTQ+ community where they unveiled their June 2025 Pride Month legislative package.

COLUMBUS - The Ohio Jewish Caucus today released the following statement concerning the terror attack Sunday in Boulder, Colorado on peaceful demonstrators marching in support of the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza: