COLUMBUS — The Ohio House Democratic Caucus today sent a letter to Governor Mike DeWine respectfully requesting he veto Senate Bill (SB) 1, the Higher Education Destruction Act.
Read Full Story : House Democrats Call on Governor DeWine to Veto Anti-Economic, Anti-Workers' Rights Senate Bill 1 Wed, Mar 26, 2025
COLUMBUS — State Reps. Dani Isaacsohn (D-Cincinnati), Dontavius Jarrells (D-Columbus), and Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland) today united in calling for a pause on a proposed stadium financing plan that could cost Ohio taxpayers more than $1B over the next three decades. A letter to Finance Committee Chair Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) and Arts, Athletics, and Tourism Committee Chair Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) demanded greater transparency, additional hearings, and public accountability before any deal moves forward.
Read Full Story : Legislative Leaders Call for a More Responsible and Transparent Approach to Browns Stadium Legislation Wed, Mar 26, 2025
COLUMBUS- Today, The Ohio Legislative Black Caucus (OLBC) President State Rep. Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland) and fellow members of the OLBC held a press conference urging Governor DeWine to veto Senate Bill (SB) 1, the Higher Education Destruction Act. The caucus voiced concerns about the harmful impact the legislation will have on Ohio’s future, students, and workforce.
Read Full Story : Ohio Legislative Black Caucus Calls for Governor DeWine to Veto SB 1 Wed, Mar 26, 2025
COLUMBUS – State Rep. Desiree Tims (D-Dayton) and State Sen. Willis E. Blackshear Jr. (D-Dayton) today sent a letter to Governor Mike DeWine respectfully requesting he line-item veto specific provisions in House Bill (HB) 54, the Ohio Transportation Budget, that specifically targets the Greater Dayton RTA and would require it to enter into a contract with local law enforcement for safety services. The Greater Dayton RTA already contracts with local law enforcement at one of its most prominent transfer hubs.
Read Full Story : Rep. Tims, Sen. Blackshear Call on Governor DeWine to Line-Item Veto HB 54 Over Greater Dayton RTA Concerns Wed, Mar 26, 2025
COLUMBUS – Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) and State Rep. Beryl Brown Piccolantonio (D-Gahanna) today responded to the House passage of Senate Bill (SB) 1, the Higher Education Destruction Act:
Read Full Story : Republicans Prioritize Censorship, Discrimination Over Freedoms, Economic Growth with SB 1's Passage Wed, Mar 19, 2025
COLUMBUS — State Rep. Munira Abdullahi (D-Columbus), president of the House Democratic Women's Caucus and several other women of the Ohio Democratic Caucus Tuesday held a press conference honoring Women’s History Month. Each member highlighted legislative priorities Democrats are fighting for that empower and support women across Ohio.
Read Full Story : House Democrats Celebrate Women's History Month, Highlight Ongoing Fight for Equality Mon, Mar 17, 2025