Ashley Bryant Bailey News

COLUMBUS — The Ohio House Democratic Caucus today held a press conference discussing a legislative package of eight bills and resolutions aimed at protecting Ohio families, safeguarding due process, and ensuring accountability related to recent federal immigration enforcement activity impacting communities across the state. 

COLUMBUS — State Reps. Ashley Bryant Bailey (D-Cincinnati) and Veronica Sims (D-Akron) today announced they will be sponsoring legislation establishing minimum standards for all Ohio facilities, including adequate meals, medical care, and weather-appropriate clothing. In addition, the bill re-affirms the rights of detainees to a reasonable wage for all labor a detainee renders, and reasonable access to communicate with family, friends, and the detainees’ legal representatives. 

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Ashley Bryant Bailey (D-Cincinnati) today announced the approval of $57,990 in state funding through the Ohio Controlling Board to support the assessment and cleanup of an abandoned gas station site in Cincinnati's District 26. 

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Ashley Bryant Bailey (D-Cincinnati) today issued the following statement condemning the killing of Renee Nicole Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis:

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Ashley Bryant Bailey (D-Cincinnati) today underscores the lack of leadership shown by Governor Mike DeWine as he delivers Ohioans a bad deal by signing Senate Bill (SB) 293 into law and stripping voters of long-standing protections that ensured their voices would be heard.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Ashley Bryant Bailey (D-Cincinnati) today issued the following statement condemning President Donald Trump's recent racist and inflammatory comments attacking the Somali community.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Ashley Bryant Bailey (D-Cincinnati) today condemned Republican lawmakers for passing Senate Bill (SB) 293, a shameful, voter-suppressing measure designed to disenfranchise Ohioans and create unnecessary barriers to the ballot box. In a brazen attack on the fundamental right to vote, SB 293 aims to suppress voter turnout, throw out valid ballots, and undermine the integrity of Ohio’s elections. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Bryant Bailey (D–Cincinnati) today issued a warning to Ohioans as Republican lawmakers attempt to rush three voter-suppression bills through the legislative process before the end of the year. Rep. Bryant Bailey called the package a “coordinated attack on Ohioans’ voting rights” and made clear that she will not stand by while politicians manipulate the rules to hold onto power. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Ashley Bryant Bailey (D-Cincinnati) today issued the following statement in strong opposition to the reckless and politically motivated measure House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 26, following House General Committee’s first sponsor hearing:

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Bryant Bailey (D-Cincinnati) today emphasized the urgent need for Republican leadership to end the federal government shutdown before SNAP benefits are halted on November 1, putting thousands of Ohio families in Hamilton County and across the state at risk.