State Reps. Michele Lepore-Hagan (D-Youngstown) and Tavia Galonski (D-Akron) today filed legislation that will criminalize the harmful use of chokeholds by police officers or peace officers in Ohio.
Read Full Story : Reps. Lepore-Hagan, Galonski file legislation to ban police chokeholds Fri, Jun 26, 2020
Democratic Leader Emilia Strong Sykes (D-Akron) today joined Dem lawmakers to urge House Republican leaders to call the chamber back into session to address several critical issues facing the state, including health and the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic, systemic racism and police brutality, questions surrounding the November election, and looming state budget shortfalls.
Read Full Story : Dems urge House to return to session, say too much left undone amid unprecedented crises Wed, Jun 24, 2020COLUMBUS—Rep. Stephanie Howse (D-Cleveland) today announced that House Bill (HB) 11, her bill to improve prenatal and maternal health outcomes, was signed into law by Gov. Mike DeWine on Friday.
Read Full Story : Rep. Howse announces bill to improve prenatal and maternal health outcomes signed into law Mon, Jun 22, 2020