Lauren McNally News

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) and Meredith Lawson-Rowe (D-Reynoldsburg) today introduced a new piece of legislation focused on using state dollars to support veterans. House Bill (HB) 721 will establish the Veterans Organization Grant Program. Through the Department of Development, local veterans’ organizations can use these grants to either celebrate veterans or help provide veterans with necessities. Additionally, this grant program can provide additional funds to existing county programs that provide funds to military and veterans organizations for Memorial Day expenses.  

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced that the Controlling Board approved $14.75M in funding for the Resident Services Coordinator Program, the Housing Development Assistance Program, and the Housing Assistance Grant Program, under the Ohio Housing Trust Fund.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today shared the following statement regarding the motion to remove the SOBE Thermal bankruptcy receiver, Reg Martin.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today shared new guidance for the 2026 Ohio Legislature’s Capital Budget. The Ohio General Assembly typically passes a state capital budget every two years. It includes a portion for community projects where local governments and certain nonprofits may submit requests for funding. Representative McNally welcomes and encourages eligible groups to seek funding for local projects.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today shared that the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce has awarded School Bus Safety Grants to six school districts in District 58. These grants will bring $386,261 in funds to support safety upgrades, repairs and replacements to buses and the purchase of new buses with advanced safety features.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today sent a letter to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) to prioritize Ohioans and reject FirstEnergy’s request to weaken the state’s reliability standards to allow for longer and more frequent power outages.   

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today shared that the Ohio Commission on Minority Health (Commission) has awarded the Mahoning County Health Department $440K in grant funding for the continued implementation of their Pathways Community HUB Model. This program’s goal is to prevent infant mortality and to improve birth outcomes.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced $96,999.22 in federal grants to COMPASS Family and Community Services and Mahoning County Prosecutor's Office, two organizations that are committed to reducing violence against women. 

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today shared the impact of up to $13.4M in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funding in District 58 and Mahoning County. Fifty-five organizations, national, state, and local, will receive funds to help families in need. This money comes from the state operating budget (HB 96) and the Governor’s office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced $89,021.74 in human trafficking grants from the Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Criminal Justice Services. A total of $2M was granted throughout the state, awarding 33 nonprofits in 16 different counties. These nonprofits serve the needs of human trafficking survivors. Funded services include victim advocacy, mental health services, education and employment support, and shelter/housing, and more. COMPASS Family and Community Services was one of the 33 recipients in this round of funding.