COLUMBUS — State Representative Allison Russo (D-Columbus) today introduced a House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) calling on President Donald Trump to end the war in Iran and lower gas prices for Ohioans. In a week where lawmakers are considering a 90-day gas tax holiday, Ohio House Democrats are highlighting the connection between the immediate relief Ohioans need at the gas pump with the international conflict that has sent oil and gasoline prices skyrocketing.
COLUMBUS — State Reps. Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington), Juanita Brent (D- Cleveland), Ashley Bryant Bailey (D-Cincinnati), and Eric Synenberg (D-Beachwood) today called on Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose to oppose a recently finalized federal rule that could disrupt the delivery of absentee ballots through the United States Postal Service ahead of the November 3 general election.
House Democratic Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington), State Reps. Richard Brown (D-Canal Winchester), Catherine D. Ingram (D-Cincinnati) and Juanita Brent (D-Cleveland) held a news conference calling for the public to act before Statehouse Republicans can advance House Bill (HB) 294, the anti-voter bill.
SB 185 prevents local governments from taking action to keep Ohioans safe during an emergency
COLUMBUS– State Reps. Richard Brown (D-Canal Winchester), Ranking Member on the House Government Oversight Committee, and Jessica E. Miranda (D-Forest Park), co-founder of the Ohio Gun Violence Prevention Caucus, today condemned the Ohio House passage of Senate Bill (SB) 185, GOP legislation that would prevent local law enforcement from temporarily restricting firearms in areas experiencing unrest or riots.
Democrats reject attacks on our Freedom to Vote
COLUMBUS— House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) and Rep. Richard D. Brown (D-Canal Winchester) commend the decision to postpone action on HB 294 and pledge to push back against all attacks on our freedom to vote.
Democrats assemble a diverse team that promises to fight for the freedoms of all Ohioans
The Ohio House Democratic Caucus this evening announced its new leadership team for the 135th General Assembly.
Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) today applauds the decision to postpone the House Republicans’ anti-transgender legislation.
Today, House Democratic Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) and Rep. Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Cleveland) condemned a proposed resolution by Secretary of State Frank LaRose and Rep. Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) that would make it harder for Ohioans to amend the constitution.
Democrats look forward to working across the aisle to pass meaningful bipartisan bills, but warn against waging culture wars during session
House Democratic Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington), Rep. Thomas West (D-Canton), Rep. Dontavius Jarrells (D-Columbus) and Rep. Jessica E. Miranda (D-Forest Park) held a news conference at the Ohio Statehouse where they detailed the caucus’ top priorities ahead of the 134th General Assembly lame duck session.
COLUMBUS — Ohio House Minority Leader, Dani Isaacsohn (D-Cincinnati), Assistant Minority Leader Phil Robinson (D-Solon), Minority Whip Beryl Brown Piccolantonio (D- Gahanna), Representative Anita Somani (D- Dublin), Representative Karen Brownlee (D- Symmes Township), Representative Crystal Lett (D- Hilliard), Representative Munira Abdullahi (D- Columbus) and Representative Tristan Rader (D- Lakewood) today unveiled innovative and timely legislation that will reduce Ohioans’ rising healthcare, childcare, energy, housing, and consumer goods costs.
Republican legislation increases costs, financial strain for seniors
The Ohio House Democratic Caucus highlighted legislation to counter rising costs and ensure older Ohioans on fixed incomes have economic security.
Ranking member of the Ohio House Health Committee Rep. Beth Liston (D-Dublin) issued a statement condemning inaccurate and harmful comments regarding maternal mortality made by Republican Rep. Bill Dean (R-Xenia).
Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington), co-chair of the Ohio Black Maternal Health Caucus (OBMHC) Rep. Catherine Ingram (D-Cincinnati), and ranking member of the House Health Committee Rep. Beth Liston (D-Dublin) sent a letter to Attorney General Dave Yost asking him to reveal how he will advise state officials and healthcare providers to apply the “medical emergency” exception in Senate Bill (SB) 23 if Ohio’s six-week abortion ban is reinstated.
COLUMBUS — State Rep. Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) today remarked on yesterday’s 6th circuit decision affirming the district court in denying the U.S Department of Justice (DOJ) the right to Michigan voter’s private data. Ohio is also in the 6th circuit (as is Kentucky who refused to give the records) but Ohio Secretary of State, Frank LaRose claimed he was bound by law to give over all details of the voter rolls including driver’s license information, Social Security Numbers, and other nonpublic information. For more than two months, his office has also failed to provide requested public records related to this communication.
