Latyna M. Humphrey News

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Humphrey (D-Columbus) today announced the passage of House Bill (HB) 7, bipartisan legislation that expands access to prenatal, postnatal, infant, and toddler services and support. This bill provides crucial investments of over $34M into Ohio’s children and families, ensuring improved health outcomes during childbirth.

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Latyna M. Humphrey (D-Columbus) today issued a statement strongly condemning the recent assault on city workers in Whitehall during the painting of crosswalks in support of Pride Month.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Latyna M. Humphrey  (D-Columbus) today announced that the Controlling Board has approved funding for a new, evidence-based home visit pilot program designed to provide in-home support to new moms and families in the postpartum period. The initiative is part of a suite of new programs aimed at reducing infant and maternal mortality rates and improving early childhood outcomes across Ohio.

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Latyna M. Humphrey (D-Columbus) today announced that nearly $29.5M in awards have been announced to help improve housing access in Ohio. The funding is part of the first round of the Welcome Home Ohio program, which is investing a total of $100M in grants over two years to help landbanks purchase, rehabilitate, or build qualifying residential properties for income-eligible Ohioans. 

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Latyna M. Humphrey (D-Columbus) today announced the Controlling Board’s approval of several funding requests from the Ohio Secretary of State’s office to provide for election-related activities ahead of the November 2024 general election. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Latyna M. Humphrey (D-Columbus) Wednesday announced that the Ohio House passed House Bill (HB) 30 by a 92-0 vote. The bill mandates that correctional facilities housing female inmates provide menstrual hygiene products at no cost.

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Latyna M. Humphrey (D-Franklin) today announced that House Bill (HB) 50, which creates a certificate of qualification for housing for returning citizens, has passed both Ohio chambers and is now being sent to the governor's desk for signature. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Latyna M. Humphrey (D-Columbus) today celebrated the unanimous passage of House Bill (HB) 50, legislation aimed to provide relief from collateral sanctions for housing, out of the Senate Community Revitalization Committee.

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Latyna M. Humphrey (D-Columbus) today announced her upcoming Community Resource Fair, scheduled for April 25th at the A+ Arts Academy (270 S Napolean Ave, Columbus, OH 43213). 

COLUMBUS – The Franklin County Delegation of the Ohio House of Representatives Democratic Caucus today announced that the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA)  has been awarded $42M dollars in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and Biden-Harris Administration for the construction of the proposed West Broad Street Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project.