Latyna M. Humphrey News

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Latyna Humphrey (D-Columbus) today voted “NO” on the Republican state operating budget, House Bill (HB) 96, because it arbitrarily and recklessly slashes critical state funding areas while failing to benefit everyday Ohioans. Rather than provide real and meaningful support to Ohio’s citizens, House Republicans chose to dismantle the constitutional and bipartisan fair school funding formula, dump more taxpayer money into vouchers for charter non-public and private schools that benefit the wealthiest Ohioans, and authorize a $600M handout to billionaires to build a new Browns stadium outside of Cleveland amidst opposition by local leaders.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Latyna M. Humphrey (D-Columbus) today celebrated the enactment of House Bill (HB) 29 from the 135th General Assembly, which officially took effect today. HB 29 focuses on reforming license suspension laws for non-driving-related offenses. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Humphrey (D-Columbus) today responded to Governor DeWine’s State of the State address:

COLUMBUS — Ohio Legislative Black Caucus (OLBC) President State Rep. Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland) and fellow members of the OLBC Wednesday held a news conference addressing the caucus’ legislative priorities for the 136th General Assembly. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Humphrey (D-Columbus) today helped pass the bipartisan Ohio Transportation Budget (House Bill 54) through the Ohio House of Representatives. The budget’s appropriation of $11.5B is a significant investment into the future of Ohio jobs, connecting the workforce to the worksite, and the bill will improve roads, bridges, and transit systems across Ohio.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Latyna M. Humphrey (D-Franklin) Wednesday announced the unanimous signing of two transformative pieces of legislation into law: House Bill (HB) 29, aimed at reforming Ohio’s license suspension laws, and House Bill (HB) 7, which enhances services for children and families across the state. Both bills, signed into law by the governor Wednesday, address critical challenges facing Ohioans and offer practical, equitable solutions to improve their quality of life.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Latyna M. Humphrey (D-Columbus) today joins the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) and the wider community in mourning the tragic loss of Correction Officer Andrew Lansing, who was fatally assaulted on Christmas morning while serving at Ross Correctional Institution. Rep. Humphrey offers her deepest condolences to Officer Lansing’s family, friends, and colleagues during this profoundly difficult time.

COLUMBUS —House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington), Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano, State Rep. Latyna M. Humphrey (D-Columbus), State Rep. Beryl Brown Piccoloantonio (D-Gahanna), State Sen. Hearcel F. Craig (D-Columbus) and Grove City Councilman Mark Sigrist hosted a press conference Wednesday addressing the need for the state legislature to take action and reduce skyrocketing property taxes in Ohio.