Karen Brownlee News

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Karen Brownlee (D-Symmes Twp) today announced the extension of the cosponsor request deadline for a resolution she plans to introduce in the Ohio House of Representatives urging the United States Department of Justice to release the full, unredacted files related to Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal enterprises. This resolution has the full support of the House Democratic Caucus, and no support from the House Republicans.  

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Tristan Rader (D-Lakewood) and Karen Brownlee (D-Symmes Twp) today introduced the Fair Access to Medical Insurance for Local Youth and Families (FAMILY) Act to eliminate barriers to healthcare coverage for Ohio’s families. Access to affordable health insurance remains one of the largest barriers to good health for Ohio families and the economy. The Family Act (House Bill 438) ensures Ohio families and small business owners will not lose health insurance due to health or employment changes. This bill is a practical, people first approach to expanding access, lowering barriers to care, and ultimately lowering health care costs around the state.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Karen Brownlee (D-Symmes Twp) today announced that she will soon introduce a resolution in the Ohio House of Representatives urging the United States Department of Justice to release the full, unredacted files related to Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal enterprises. Rep. Brownlee is calling on all her colleagues, Democratic and Republican, to cosponsor the resolution.

COLUMBUS —The Ohio Jewish Caucus today released the following statement condemning the recent antisemitic hate speech being spewed by Nazi demonstrators in Hudson, Ohio, the hometown of the Jewish Caucus’ Senator Casey Weinstein (D-Hudson): 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Karen Brownlee (D-Symmes Twp) today released the following statement concerning Governor Mike DeWine’s decision to send 150 National Guard members to support the District of Columbia National Guard: 

BOSTON - State Rep. Karen Brownlee (D-Symmes Twp) today stood in solidarity with Democratic members of the Texas State Senate and dozens of lawmakers from other states in Boston, MA denouncing the undemocratic attempt by Texas Republicans to unfairly redraw the state's congressional maps to favor Republicans candidates ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Karen Brownlee (D-Symmes Twp) remains steadfast in her opposition to override a school district property tax levy restriction provision vetoed in House Bill 96 (the state operating budget). Line-item 66 would eliminate several types of levies, limiting the choices voters have in how to support their schools and local governments, and would not provide real property tax relief to Ohioans. Real property tax relief is one of the most pressing needs for everyday Ohioans. House Democrats are ready and willing to work together to get that done.

COLUMBUS — Members of the House Democratic Caucus today released the following statement concerning Imam Ayman Soliman, a former chaplain at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, who was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on July 9th after his asylum status was revoked on June 3rd:

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.