Latyna M. Humphrey News

COLUMBUS —  State Rep. Latyna Humphrey (D-Columbus) today released the following statement after Governor Mike DeWine signed an executive order directing the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) giving $7M though the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds to various Ohio food banks and up to $18M in funds to Ohioans who are at or below 50% of the federal poverty level who already qualify for Ohio Works First (OWF) cash assistance. 

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Latyna M. Humphrey (D-Columbus) today celebrated the passage of House Bill (HB) 268, bipartisan legislation to help returning citizens reintegrate into society by reducing unnecessary barriers to employment.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Latyna Humphrey (D-Columbus) today sent a letter to Governor Mike DeWine urging him to take action to help prevent the 1.4M Ohioans who could be left without the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments starting November 1st if the federal government shutdown continues past October 31st.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Latyna Humphrey (D-Columbus), joined by elected officials and community partners held a press conference Thursday morning at the Ohio Statehouse to address the far-reaching effects of the ongoing federal government shutdown on Ohio families. The discussion focused on the critical impacts to SNAP, WIC, and TANF programs, which millions of Ohioans depend on for food and financial stability.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Latyna M. Humphrey (D-Columbus) today introduced legislation to protect critical benefits for Ohio families amid the ongoing federal government shutdown, which threatens assistance programs relied upon by millions of Ohioans. The bill would ensure continued funding for essential federal assistance programs—including SNAP, TANF, and WIC—during any lapse in federal funding.

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Latyna M. Humphrey (D-Columbus) today issued a statement regarding back-to-back shootings involving children this morning:

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Latyna M. Humphrey (D-Columbus) today issued a statement regarding federal grant cuts made under Secretary of Education Linda McMahon, who eliminated Title III grant programs for Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs).

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Latyna M. Humphrey (D-Columbus) today voted “NO” on the vote 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 – State Rep. Latyna M. Humphrey (D-Columbus) Wednesday 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 – State Rep. Latyna M. Humphrey (D-Columbus) condemns another recent act of gun violence at a local community pool in Columbus. Three teenagers were involved in a shooting that resulted in one 16-year-old being hospitalized and two others (both 15 years old) taken into custody.