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COLUMBUS— State Rep. Meredith Lawson-Rowe (D-Reynoldsburg) today voted “NO” on House Bill (HB) 5, legislation that proposes sweeping changes to Ohio's criminal sentencing and firearm laws. The bill includes constructive reforms, such as record-sealing opportunities and enhanced penalties for repeat offenders.
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Rep. Lawson-Rowe Celebrates the Passage of HB 104 Establishing "Cardiovascular Health Awareness Day"
COLUMBUS— State Rep. Meredith Lawson-Rowe (D-Reynoldsburg) today proudly announced the passage of House Bill (HB) 104, bipartisan legislation designating February 14 as Cardiovascular Health Awareness Day in Ohio. HB 104 passed unanimously 93-0.
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COLUMBUS— State Rep. Meredith Lawson-Rowe (D-Reynoldsburg) Monday celebrated the signing of Senate Bill 14 by Governor Mike DeWine, which officially designates September 28th as Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Day in Ohio. Rep. Lawson-Rowe was a proud co-sponsor of the bipartisan legislation and joined the governor and fellow legislators for the bill-signing ceremony at the Statehouse.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – State Rep. Meredith Lawson-Rowe (D-Reynoldsburg) released the following statement concerning Issue 2’s resounding passage by Ohio’s voters:
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – State Rep. Meredith Lawson-Rowe (D-Reynoldsburg) today announced that the State Controlling Board approved Monday $100K for renovations to Rickenbacker Army Base in Franklin County.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – State Rep. Meredith Lawson-Rowe (D-Reynoldsburg) 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.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – State Rep. Meredith Lawson-Rowe (D-Reynoldsburg) today announced that the Transportation Review Advisory Council (TRAC) recommended funding for construction of a highway widening on US 33 in southeastern Franklin County.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – State Rep. Meredith Lawson-Rowe (D-Reynoldsburg) today along with other members of the Ohio House Democratic Caucus sent a letter to Governor Mike DeWine respectfully requesting he veto Senate Bill (SB) 1, the Higher Education Destruction Act.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – State Rep. Meredith Lawson-Rowe (D-Reynoldsburg) today announced that the State Controlling Board approved $390K for HVAC upgrades and repairs at the Rickenbacker Army Base in Franklin County.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – State Rep. Meredith Lawson-Rowe today responded to Governor DeWine’s State of the State address:
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