Democratic News

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced $40,000 in funding from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce’s (DEW) Grow Ohio Grant Program to support West Branch Local Schools in expanding its farm to table work-based learning program. 

COLUMBUS - House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) today released the following statement concerning Governor Mike DeWine’s failure to support the Citizens Not Politicians citizen-led ballot initiative: 

COLUMBUS - House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) today released the following statement praising President Joe Biden’s leadership following his decision to not seek reelection.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced $251,762 in funds from the Ohio Arts Council (OAC) for 19 artists, arts and cultural organizations, students, educators, and public arts programs in Mahoning County as part of OAC’s initial and major state fiscal year 2025 funding round.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced $251,762 in funds from the Ohio Arts Council (OAC) for 19 artists, arts and cultural organizations, students, educators, and public arts programs in Mahoning County as part of OAC’s initial and major state fiscal year 2025 funding round.

State Representatives Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester) and Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) announced the recent passage of House Bill 459, ‘Katelyn’s Law,’ legislation aimed at strengthening accountability for those who conceal human remains.

COLUMBUS – The Ohio Jewish Caucus today celebrates Wednesday’s passage from the Ohio House of Representatives of The Campus Accountability and Modernization to Protect University Students (CAMPUS) Act. The legislation marked a bipartisan effort to empower Ohio universities with essential tools to promote student safety and foster inclusive environments.

COLUMBUS, OH – State Representatives Mike Dovilla (R-Berea), Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester), Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) and Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) today announced the passage of a comprehensive legislative package aimed at fighting fraud, waste and abuse within Ohio’s Medicaid program with the united goal of protecting taxpayer dollars. 

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Anita Somani (D-Dublin), Beth Liston (D-Dublin), Beryl Brown Piccolantonio (D-Gahanna), and Michele Grim (D-Toledo) today held a press conference to discuss the continued attacks against Ohioans reproductive healthcare and re-emphasized House Democrats’ ongoing effort in protecting Ohioans fundamental rights.

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Matt Kishman and Josh Williams today announced the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 346, also known as "V.J.'s Law," legislation aimed at improving communication between child welfare agencies and law enforcement to better protect Ohio's children from abuse and neglect.

COLUMBUS – Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on access to the abortion pill mifepristone, which has been used by more than five million people in the United States.

COLUMBUS – As corporate bailout costs for failing coal plants in Ohio and Indiana are projected to climb to $500 million over the next six months, Ohio House Democrats today highlighted consumer protections in a pair of bills the Democrats say would reverse the economic damage of the corrupt passage of House Bill 6.

COLUMBUS, OH – State Representative Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) today announced the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 528, legislation to strengthen mandatory prison penalties for rape committed by force or threat of force.

COLUMBUS - Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) today released the following statement following the passage of the undemocratic House Bill 1 through the Ohio House of Representatives.

State Representatives Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) and Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) are pleased to share that they recently introduced House Bill 786 – legislation that works to combat AI Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).

COLUMBUS – House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) today acknowledges, following Governor Mike DeWine’s State of the State address, that too many Ohioans find themselves living in a state they believe is headed in the wrong direction. 

COLUMBUS - Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) today released the following statement concerning Secretary of State Frank LaRose’s letter regarding the deadline to certify the Democratic Party candidate by the August 7th, 2024 deadline. 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) announced that the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 249, also known as the Indecent Exposure Modernization Act. The bill aims to protect Ohio’s children, preserve family values and update Ohio’s outdated obscenity laws.

COLUMBUS – House Democrats today announce the election of Rep. Dani Isaacsohn (D-Cincinnati) as the new minority whip now that Rep. Jessica E. Miranda (D-Forest Park) has stepped down from the role.

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – State Representative Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) held a press conference late last week announcing his 100th bill this General Assembly, the “American Dream Act.”

COLUMBUS– Ohio Legislative Black Caucus (OLBC) President Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland) today mourns the passing of former State Representative and State Senator C.J. Prentiss, a dedicated public servant known for her diligent work ethic and strong commitment to Ohio’s underserved communities. 

State Representatives Thomas Hall (R-Madison Twp.) and Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) announced that the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 203, legislation that aims to protect Ohio students crossing the street in active school zones and prevent accidents. 

COLUMBUS — House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington), State Rep. Munira Abdullahi (D-Columbus), president of the Ohio Democratic Women's Caucus and several other women of the Ohio House Democratic Caucus yesterday 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. 

State Representatives Steve Demetriou (R-Bainbridge Twp.) and Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) today announced that the Ohio House passed House Bill 84 – the Innocence Act – legislation that will help protect Ohio children from accessing online materials that are obscene or harmful to juveniles.