COLUMBUS– Ohio Legislative Black Caucus’ (OLBC) President Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland) today stands in support of Ohio’s Somali community following recent remarks made by President Donald Trump regarding Somali immigrants. Ohio is home to the second largest Somali population in the United States, and these families are a vital part of the state’s cultural and economic landscape.
COLUMBUS - The state controlling board has approved the release of $274,988.00 for annual maintenance and support the statewide Ohio Community Supervision System, State Representative Marilyn John Announced today.
Ohio House Speaker Bob Cupp (R-Lima) today issued the following statement on the passing of former State Representative Doug Green:
COLUMBUS — State Rep. Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland) today condemned the passage of anti-voter Senate Bill (SB) 293 which places new burdens on voters by adding unnecessary hurdles to the voting process, shortening the time available for Ohioans to make their voices heard, and weakening essential accountability measures
Sarah Fowler-Arthur (R-Geneva-on-the-Lake) and State Reps. Adam C. Miller (D-Columbus) introduced bipartisan legislation that would require schools to file a report with the Ohio Department of Education regarding teachers who retire under threat of investigation for misconduct. Under current law, schools are only required to report when a teacher resigns under threat of termination or nonrenewal of a contract while under investigation.
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Legislative Black Caucus (OLBC) today condemns the advancement of House Concurrent Resolution 26, a measure that seeks to summon and publicly admonish Judge Ted N. Berry, a respected Cincinnati Municipal Court judge and son of Cincinnati’s first Black mayor.
'These monopolized Big Tech platforms should not have the power to dictate what they deem as acceptable speech, that's exactly why we have the First Amendment and why I'm introducing this legislation,' Cutrona added.
State Rep. Al Cutrona (R-Canfield) will be introducing legislation that prohibits social media platforms from censoring users when they are expressing themselves unless it is in violation of state or federal law. The bill’s purpose is to prevent Big Tech companies from banning, blocking or discriminating against citizens based on ideological beliefs or viewpoints.
COLUMBUS – State Reps. Ismail Mohamed (D-Columbus) and Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland) Wednesday introduced legislation to help assist those who have defaulted on their rent payments, by requiring landlords to provide tenants with written notice of a rent default, including the amount owed, within 60 days of the default. Landlords would then be prohibited from filing for eviction until at least 90 days after providing notice and after offering the tenant an opportunity to negotiate a payment plan. If a tenant complies with the terms of an agreed-upon plan, the landlord would be barred from pursuing eviction.
State Rep. Marilyn John (R-Richland County) announces approval of several local projects through the Ohio State Controlling Board. The measures include thousands of dollars for both OSU-Mansfield and the Mansfield Correctional Institution.
