C. Allison Russo News

Rep. Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) joined House Democrats today to vote opposition to a motion to override the governor’s veto of Senate Bill (SB) 22, controversial Republican legislation that would threaten the health and safety of Ohioans by curbing authority from the governor and health director during public health crises.

Rep. Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) issued a statement on Gov. DeWine’s veto of Senate Bill (SB) 22, controversial legislation that would threaten the health and safety of Ohioans by curbing authority from the governor and health director during public health crises. Rep. Russo voted against the bill and sent the governor a letter urging his veto.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) today announced the introduction of House Bill (HB) 198, or “Madeline’s Law,” along with Rep. Susan Manchester (R-Waynesfield).  Introduced as HB 243 in the 133rd General Assembly, this legislation would expand health insurance coverage to include hearing aids for children up to the age of 21.  If enacted, the bill would require coverage of up to $2,500 per hearing aid per hearing-impaired ear every 48 months.  

State Rep. Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) today announced her appointment to the State Council on Educational Opportunity for Military Children, a body established to advise the Department of Defense on Ohio’s compliance with the Interstate Compact of Educational Opportunity for Military Children.  Currently, all 50 states and the District of Columbia participate in the Compact, which was created to resolve educational challenges faced by military children when transferring between school districts or states.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) today announced her re-appointment to the Joint Medicaid Oversight Committee, a bicameral, bipartisan body that oversees various facets of Ohio’s Medicaid program.

Rep. Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) today sent a letter to Governor DeWine urging his veto of Senate Bill (SB) 22, controversial legislation that would threaten the health and safety of Ohioans by curbing authority from the governor and health director during public health crises. Democrats voted in unison against the measure during House session Wednesday. It passed on party lines. 

COLUMBUS – Rep. Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) issued a statement following the passage of House Bill (HB) 74, the state’s two-year transportation budget. Democrats fought against the governor’s proposed cuts to public transit funding in the bill, securing $193.7 million over the next two years, double the governor’s proposed investment. Rep. Russo voted in favor of the bill, which now heads to the Senate for consideration.

Today, Rep. Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) applauded the House passage of legislation that would allow more health professionals to administer the coronavirus vaccine, extend professional licenses and help low-income Ohioans pay for utilities amid the coronavirus pandemic. 

Today, Rep. Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) applauded the House passage of House Bill (HB) 93, legislation to modify the state’s address confidentiality program (Safe at Home), a long-held Democratic priority that allows victims of domestic violence, stalking, rape, human trafficking, or sexual battery who fear for their safety to keep their address confidential and out of the public record. 

Today, Rep. Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) announced the State Controlling Board approved several requests for funding to support some of Ohio’s most important and vulnerable populations during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.