C. Allison Russo News

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 — The House Democratic Caucus Tuesday in a unanimous show of support reelected Rep. C. Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) as House Minority Leader for the upcoming 136th General Assembly. 

COLUMBUS - House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) today announced that the Controlling Board has approved the release of $1M in funding to support the Ohio State University’s Accelerator Awards program.

COLUMBUS — House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) today announced several staff changes to the Minority Caucus, including Chief of Staff Jordan Plottner’s decision to transition to a new opportunity at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. 

COLUMBUS — House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) today honored the life and legacy of former Speaker of the House Jo Ann Davidson, who passed away Friday at the age of 97. 

COLUMBUS — House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) today released the following statement after a Hamilton County Common Pleas Court judge ruled Thursday that Ohio's six-week abortion ban violated women’s reproductive rights codified in the state’s constitution following the 2023 November election: 

COLUMBUS — House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) and State Rep. Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Westlake) today made the following statements concerning the Ohio Supreme Court’s 4-3 ruling that makes it harder for voters with disabilities to cast in-person absentee ballots in Ohio:

COLUMBUS — Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington), State Representatives Willis Blackshear (D-Dayton) and Adam Miller (D-Columbus) today sent a letter to Governor Mike DeWine requesting his office work with state agencies and City of Springfield government and business leaders to publicly account for the economic harm and increased costs shouldered by taxpayers in response to the fabrications instigated by Sen. JD Vance and former President Donald Trump. 

COLUMBUS - House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) Monday announced that the Controlling Board has approved the release of more than $1.6M to provide matching funds for microelectronics equipment at The Ohio State University.

COLUMBUS – Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) and State Representative Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland) today announced they are co-sponsoring a House resolution expressing the support of a “YES” vote on the Issue 1 citizen-led ballot initiative to end partisan gerrymandering in Ohio.