Beryl Piccolantonio News
COLUMBUS — State Rep. Beryl Brown Piccolantonio (D-Gahanna) today pushed back on the Ohio Controlling Board’s approval of $690K in funding from the Emergency Purposes Fund requested by the Secretary of State’s office. These state dollars will go towards attorney fees and costs associated with the legal defense in the case of League of Women Voters of Ohio v. Frank LaRose. This case concerned legislation (House Bill 458) that was passed during the 2022 lame duck session.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – The Ohio Jewish Caucus today released the following statement marking the one-year anniversary of the October 7th, 2023 terrorist attacks on Israel
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COLUMBUS —House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington), Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano, State Rep. Latyna M. Humphrey (D-Columbus), State Rep. Beryl Brown Piccoloantonio (D-Gahanna), State Sen. Hearcel F. Craig (D-Columbus) and Grove City Councilman Mark Sigrist hosted a press conference Wednesday addressing the need for the state legislature to take action and reduce skyrocketing property taxes in Ohio.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – State Reps. Beryl Brown Piccolantonio (D-Gahanna) and Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland) today unveiled legislation that would reform the composition of the Ohio Ballot Board. Details of the drafted bill were laid out Friday morning at a news conference at the Statehouse.
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COLUMBUS — Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington), Rep. Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Westlake) and Rep. Beryl Brown Piccolantonio (D-Gahanna) today announced the Controlling Board’s approval of over $4.66M to support the operations of the State Board of Education.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS - State Rep. Beryl Brown Piccolantonio (D-Gahanna) today released the following statement concerning Governor Mike DeWine’s failure to support the Citizens Not Politicians citizen-led ballot initiative:
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – State Rep. Beryl Brown Piccolantonio (D-Gahanna) today announced that the expanded, back-to-school Ohio sales tax holiday starts today, Tuesday, July 30th through Thursday, August 8th. During the tax-free holiday, there will be no state or local sales or use tax on all tangible personal property that is $500 or less.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – 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.
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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.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – State Rep. Beryl Brown Piccolantonio (D-Gahanna) today announced the passage of House Bill (HB) 7, legislation that was introduced by Reps. Latyna Humphrey (D-Columbus) and Andrea White (R-Kettering) to expand access to prenatal, postnatal, infant, and toddler services and support. This bill provides crucial investments of over $34 million into Ohio’s children and families, ensuring improved health outcomes during childbirth.
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