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Rep. Robinson applauds passage, but questions GOP's costly delay of $2 billion in COVID-19 relief funds

State Rep. Phil Robinson (D-Solon) today applauded the House passage of a $2 billion package of coronavirus relief bills to deliver direct aid for schools, rent and utility assistance, childcare providers, bars and restaurants, lodging, and other industries facing economic impact from the coronavirus pandemic. Democratic lawmakers also expressed concern over the months-long delay in the release of the funding, which they say slowed the state’s recovery.

Read Full Story : Rep. Robinson applauds passage, but questions GOP's costly delay of $2 billion in COVID-19 relief funds Thu, Apr 15, 2021

Rep. Robinson applauds passage of consumer protection bill; renews call for full repeal of HB 6

State Rep. Phil Robinson (D-Solon) issued a statement Wednesday on the passage of House Bill (HB) 128, legislation to repeal parts of HB 6 from the 133rd General Assembly (GA). HB 6 was a multi-billion dollar corporate bailout at the center of the largest alleged public racketeering and bribery scheme in Ohio history. Former Republican Speaker Larry Householder and several close associates were paid millions to pass HB 6 and stop a referendum on the law.

Read Full Story : Rep. Robinson applauds passage of consumer protection bill; renews call for full repeal of HB 6 Wed, Mar 10, 2021

Rep. Robinson Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Ohio's School Report Card System

State Rep. Phil Robinson (D-Solon) and State Rep. Don Jones (R-Freeport) today introduced legislation that would improve Ohio’s school report card system. The proposed legislation would make several changes to Ohio’s current report card system with the intent to change the current system from one of flawed metrics and punitive measures to one that provides a document that schools, parents and communities can understand and use to properly assist when making improvements to a school.

Read Full Story : Rep. Robinson Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Ohio's School Report Card System Wed, Mar 10, 2021

Rep. Robinson opposes GOP bill that would slow pandemic response and make Ohioans less safe

State Rep. Phil Robinson (D-Solon) and House Democratic lawmakers Wednesday voted in opposition to Senate Bill (SB) 22, controversial Republican legislation that would threaten the health and safety of Ohioans by curbing authority from the governor and health director during public health crises.

Read Full Story : Rep. Robinson opposes GOP bill that would slow pandemic response and make Ohioans less safe Wed, Mar 10, 2021

Cuyahoga County Democratic lawmakers issue joint statement as Biden administration taps Cleveland to host mass vaccination site at Cleveland State's Wolstein Center

House Democratic lawmakers Reps. Juanita Brent (D-Cleveland), Janine Boyd (D-Cleveland Heights), Jeffrey A. Crossman (D-Parma), Stephanie Howse (D-Cleveland), Phil Robinson (D-Solon), Michael Skindell (D-Lakewood), Kent Smith (D-Euclid), Monique Smith (D-Fairview Park), Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Cleveland), and Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland) issued the following statement as the Biden administration announced today that Cleveland State’s Wolstein Center has been chosen as a mass vaccination site, with the ability to administer 6,000 vaccine doses each day over eight weeks beginning March 17. 

Read Full Story : Cuyahoga County Democratic lawmakers issue joint statement as Biden administration taps Cleveland to host mass vaccination site at Cleveland State's Wolstein Center Fri, Mar 5, 2021