Anita Somani News

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Anita Somani (D-Dublin) today condemned the passage of House Bill (HB) 8, Ohio’s version of the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill. The law passed 57-31 late Wednesday night, requires public schools to notify parents about any matters concerning a student’s mental health, emotional well-being, or requests related to their gender identity.  

COLUMBUS – Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) and State Representative Anita Somani (D-Dublin) today penned a message of solidarity with the immigrant community of Ohio ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Anita Somani (D-Dublin) joined many Ohio House Democrats this week to announce they are co-sponsoring a House resolution expressing the support of the Issue 1 citizen-led ballot initiative to end partisan gerrymandering in Ohio.

“For too long, partisan gerrymandering has created a Statehouse that does not reflect the will of the voters. Ohio is one of the most gerrymandered states in the nation; this is unacceptable. Issue 1 will take politicians out of the redistricting process, ” said Rep. Somani.

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Anita Somani (D-Dublin) today announced that the Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) has released 2023-2024 School Report Card data. 

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Anita Somani (D-Dublin) today announced that Franklin  County has received $5,157,454 through the Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program to help clean up and redevelop hazardous brownfield sites, creating new employment and development opportunities.

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Anita Somani (D-Dublin) today released the following statement concerning Governor Mike DeWine’s failure to support the Citizens Not Politicians citizen-led ballot initiative: 

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Anita Somani (D-Dublin) today commends Mayor Andrew Ginther of Columbus for signing the recent Ohio Mayor's Alliance’s letter to Governor Mike DeWine calling for solutions to gun violence and youth access to firearms. Mayor Ginther joined a coalition of mayors from Ohio’s 31 largest cities to voice their concerns with the ongoing gun violence epidemic harming Ohio’s citizens. 

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Anita Somani (D-Dublin) today announced that the Controlling Board has approved $1.2M under the Department of Children & Youth with the aim of combating infant mortality. The funds will be used in partnership with the non-profit organization Cribs for Kids which will provide eligible parents education on the importance of and how to practice safe sleep with their infant. Cribs for Kids will also furnish parents a product to allow them to put their baby to sleep safely and to assist with practicing safe sleep. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Anita Somani (D-Dublin) today released the following statement following the calculated move Wednesday by extremist Republicans to wait till the end of the 12-hour House session, in the middle of the night when the public wasn’t paying attention, to introduce an amendment and force a floor vote on Senate Bill (SB) 104, the Anti-Trans Bathroom Ban: