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Democrats are urging action on gun safety, detail next steps of Ohio Promise strategy

House Democratic lawmakers today held a press conference detailing the next steps of their Ohio Promise legislative campaign. Democrats said safety and security issues, including commonsense gun safety, are top priorities as the state legislature returns for its fall session dates.

“We need to take action on gun safety to keep our kids and communities safe while also respecting our fundamental rights as Americans,” said Rep. Phil Robinson (D-Solon). “More than 90 percent of Ohioans support these commonsense measures. That’s why we’re calling on House leaders to begin hearings immediately.”

 

Read Full Story : Democrats are urging action on gun safety, detail next steps of Ohio Promise strategy Wed, Oct 2, 2019

Rep. Robinson announces live stream capabilities in all House Committees

State Rep. Phil Robinson (D-Solon) today announced the installation of cameras in four additional House hearing rooms, signaling the completion of a major project to offer live coverage of all House committee meetings for the first time, fulfilling a long-time Democratic priority of a more open and transparent committee process.

Read Full Story : Rep. Robinson announces live stream capabilities in all House Committees Wed, Sep 25, 2019

Rep. Robinson concerned with high court's decision

State Reps. Phil Robinson (D-Solon) today released the following statement regarding the Ohio Supreme Court’s controversial split ruling that the state did not overstep its constitutional authority when it sought to block local hiring laws around the state: 

“Maintaining Ohio’s status as a Home Rule state and supporting local communities is one of my top concerns that propelled me to run for office. It’s troubling that some of the same people who advocate for state’s rights to federal power show inconsistency in supporting local community’s rights to state power,” said Rep. Robinson. “Cities, towns, and villages have the right to help aid efforts to hire locally and support the members of their communities.”

Read Full Story : Rep. Robinson concerned with high court's decision Wed, Sep 25, 2019

Rep. Phil Robinson holds last of five Ohio Promise Town Halls

State Rep. Phil Robinson (D-Solon) yesterday evening held a community town hall in Walton Hills as his last stop on the Ohio Promise Town Hall Tour, a statewide legislative town hall series hosted by House Democratic members. The purpose of the tour is to hear from constituents in their districts about their most pressing concerns, answer questions, and discuss the state budget, bipartisan priorities, and a number of recent Democratic-led, legislative wins for working people and families.

Read Full Story : Rep. Phil Robinson holds last of five Ohio Promise Town Halls Fri, Sep 13, 2019

Rep. Robinson and Rep. Sobecki File Bill to Reinstate the Joint Education Oversight Committee

State Reps. Lisa Sobecki (D-Toledo) and Phil Robinson (D-Solon) filed a bill today to reinstate the Joint Education Oversight Committee (JEOC), a state legislative committee comprised of members from both parties in the State House and State Senate which provided non-partisan, fact based and in-depth analysis of K-12 education in Ohio at a great value to taxpayers.

Read Full Story : Rep. Robinson and Rep. Sobecki File Bill to Reinstate the Joint Education Oversight Committee Fri, Sep 13, 2019
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Ohio Governor Signs Bill to Modernize Ohio's Education Code

COLUMBUS—State Representatives Gayle Manning (R-Avon) and Adam Bird (R-New Richmond) are pleased to announce that Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 455, legislation to modernize Ohio’s education code by eliminating outdated educator requirements and reducing administrative burden to ensure teachers can devote more time to delivering high-quality instruction to Ohio students.

Read Full Story : Ohio Governor Signs Bill to Modernize Ohio's Education Code Wed, Sep 16, 2026

Rep. Phil Robinson holds four Ohio Promise Town Halls in August

State Rep. Phil Robinson (D-Solon) held his fourth town hall in August Thursday evening as part of the Ohio Promise Town Hall Tour, a statewide legislative town hall series hosted by House Democratic members. The purpose of the tour is to hear from constituents in their districts about their most pressing concerns, answer questions, and discuss the state budget, bipartisan priorities, and a number of recent Democratic-led, legislative wins for working people and families.

Read Full Story : Rep. Phil Robinson holds four Ohio Promise Town Halls in August Fri, Aug 23, 2019

Rep. Phil Robinson holds first of four Ohio Promise Town Halls

State Rep. Phil Robinson (D-Solon) yesterday evening held a community town hall in Solon with Minority Leader Emilia Strong Sykes (D-Akron) as part of the Ohio Promise Town Hall Tour, a statewide legislative town hall series hosted by House Democratic members. The purpose of the tour is to hear from constituents in their districts about their most pressing concerns, answer questions, and discuss the state budget, bipartisan priorities, and a number of recent Democratic-led, legislative wins for working people and families.

“It’s important as an elected official I make myself available for questions and comments to the constituents of the district,” said Rep. Robinson. “We had great turnout at this first town hall, and I look forward to the next three this month.”

Read Full Story : Rep. Phil Robinson holds first of four Ohio Promise Town Halls Wed, Aug 14, 2019

Robinson introduces bill to require universal background checks for gun purchases

State Rep. Phil Robinson (D-Solon), with joint sponsor Rep. Adam Miller (D-Columbus), yesterday introduced House Bill (HB) 317, titled the “Protect Law Enforcement Act,” or PLEA—legislation that would require all firearms transactions to be processed by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), closing the current loopholes in law that allow many guns sales to occur without a background check.

Read Full Story : Robinson introduces bill to require universal background checks for gun purchases Thu, Aug 8, 2019