Democratic News

COLUMBUS— Ohio House Democrats, led by Minority Leader Emilia Strong Sykes (D-Akron), are acting swiftly to respond to the thousands of concerned voices being raised in cities and towns throughout Ohio by announcing today their preliminary legislative plans to combat police brutality. The proposed bills would prohibit profiling, tear gas, and the use of quotas by all law enforcement agencies, as well as call for the independent investigation of officer-involved shootings and the creation of databases to better track problematic behavior and employment history of law enforcement officers.

COLUMBUS) – State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) is pleased to announce that Lorain County was selected to receive nearly $21,000 in funding through Ohio Body-Worn Camera Grant Program

COLUMBUS—Today, Rep. Janine Boyd (D-Cleveland Heights) and fellow House Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to Gov. Mike DeWine urging him to ban the use of tear gas by all county, municipal and township police departments indefinitely. 

State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) is pleased to announce that 10 school districts from Lorain County will receive nearly $200,000 in funding through the Ohio School Bus Safety Grant. 

COLUMBUS—Ohio House Minority Leader Emilia Strong Sykes (D-Akron) today blasted House Republican lawmakers who passed an elections bill that does little to prepare the state’s Boards of Elections to safely conduct a presidential election amid the worst global pandemic in more than a century.

State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) today attended the official launch of OhioSEE, a new children’s eyesight program serving Ohio’s highest-need counties.

COLUMBUS – Yesterday, Ohio Democratic state legislators called on members of the Ohio Congressional Delegation to support and approve an increase in funding for local school systems in the next Covid-19 supplemental appropriations bill.

COLUMBUS, OH — State Representatives Gayle Manning (R-Avon) and Kellie Deeter (R-Norwalk) today introduced Amanda Dean’s Law, legislation that would increase criminal penalties to ensure accountability, protect human dignity, and provide justice for victims’ families.  

COLUMBUS—State Reps. Thomas West (D-Canton) and Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) today announced that they have sent a joint letter to Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) Director Maureen Corcoran requesting that she establish a pathway for Ohio’s pharmacists to be reimbursed for the administration of COVID-19 tests.

State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) announced today that the OneOhio Recovery Foundation has launched a new statewide round of opioid settlement grant funding, making up to $45.7 million available to support prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts across Ohio.

COLUMBUS—Ohio House Democrats sent a letter to Speaker Larry Householder (R-Glenford) urging him to consider additional security measures for members receiving threats of physical violence. The letter follows threats of violence made against House Minority Leader Emilia Strong Sykes (D-Akron) and her family in May. To date, the speaker has not publicly condemned the incident and has refused to make any additional security measures available to Leader Sykes.

COLUMBUS, OH — State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) today commended Governor Mike DeWine for signing a new Executive Order that allocates critical funding to help families in need, strengthen support for children, and expand workforce development opportunities across Ohio — with significant benefits for youth in Lorain County.

COLUMBUS— State Representatives Paula Hicks-Hudson (D-Toledo) and Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Cleveland) announced the introduction of House Bill 687, a bill to improve voting so Ohio can hold a safe and accessible presidential election this November as the global pandemic continues. The bill is a strong contrast with the GOP’s HB 680, introduced last week by Rep. Cindy Abrams, which would repeal voter access provisions like the hard-won last three days of early voting and the mailing of applications to all voters.

COLUMBUS—State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) is pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives yesterday passed 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.

The Ohio Legislative Black Caucus (OLBC) today introduced legislation that would declare racism a public health crisis, echoing similar calls in Cleveland and Franklin County. The resolution, if passed, would be the first of its kind passed at the state level. 

ELYRIA, OH — State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) is excited to announce the City of Elyria has been awarded $69,817.00 through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) NatureWorks Grant Program.

COLUMBUS – House Democrats announced Monday the state Controlling Board approved another round of funding to support efforts to control the COVID-19 outbreak statewide and provide to relief for Ohio’s schools and small businesses.

State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) today announced that the application for the Capitol Square Foundation (CSF) School Transportation Grant is now open and will close September 22 at 11:59 p.m. 

COLUMBUS—Ohio House Minority Leader Emilia Strong Sykes (D-Akron) released this statement today following the weekend’s protests throughout the state:

COLUMBUS—State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) is pleased to announce the Ohio Controlling Board approved the release of a $373,331 Regional 166 Direct loan to support a project in Lorain County expected to facilitate business growth and employment.