C. Allison Russo News

COLUMBUS – Today, in an effort organized by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) and more than 800 state and local elected officials signed onto a bipartisan letter to oppose the budget bill, which would severely hurt Ohio and communities nationwide. The letter warns that significant cuts at the federal level and added administrative costs will cause massive budget shortfalls and put an impossible burden on states to meet. As a result, deeper cuts would have to be made at the state and local levels, hurting local economies and impacting every sector from health care to public safety. 

COLUMBUS — The Ohio House Democratic Caucus today voted against concurrence with the Ohio Senate’s version of the state operating budget, House Bill (HB) 96. 

COLUMBUS – The Gun Violence Prevention Caucus and members of the House Democratic Caucus on Tuesday hosted a press conference to discuss crucial commonsense policies supported by a bipartisan majority of Ohioans.

COLUMBUS - Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo today announced she is stepping down from the Ohio House Democratic Leadership team at the end of June to pave the way for a smooth transition of leadership before the scheduled summer break of the legislative session. Leader Russo has served as Ohio House Minority Leader since January 2022 and is leaving behind a legacy of strong, strategic leadership and a tenacity for standing up for the rights of all Ohioans. 

COLUMBUS - House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) Monday announced that the Controlling Board has approved the release of $9.3M in state funding to advance the Entrepreneurial Services Providers (ESP) Program in Central Ohio.  

COLUMBUS –House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) today released the following statement after Wednesday’s Ballot Board meeting that advanced the Citizens for Property Tax Reform’s proposed constitutional amendment to abolish property taxes in Ohio:

COLUMBUS – House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) today joined fellow members of the Ohio House Democratic Caucus at a press conference regarding President Donald Trump’s chaotic first 100 days in office. The president’s disastrous federal policies and corrupt governing is negatively impacting Ohio’s workers and businesses, vital programs the elderly, veterans, and public schools depend on, and the public's trust in government.

COLUMBUS – House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) today commented on the passage of House Bill (HB 15), a new energy bill that, amongst other provisions, will repeal OVEC fees established in the infamous HB 6 scandal.

COLUMBUS – Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) today released the following statement concerning Tuesday’s premier of the HBO’s series “The Dark Money Game” and its documentary “Ohio Confidential” which details the House Bill 6 scandal, the largest political scandal in Ohio’s history:  

COLUMBUS – Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) today voted “NO” on the Republican state operating budget, House Bill (HB) 96, because it arbitrarily and recklessly slashes critical state funding areas while failing to benefit everyday Ohioans. In this budget, House Republicans chose to dismantle the constitutional and bipartisan fair school funding formula, dump more taxpayer money into vouchers for charter non-public and private schools that benefit the wealthiest Ohioans, and authorize a $600M handout to billionaires to build a new Browns stadium outside of Cleveland amidst opposition by local leaders.