C. Allison Russo News

COLUMBUS— Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) released the following statement after the Columbus Education Association (CEA) voted on Sunday to ratify a contract with Columbus City Schools, ending the contract dispute and getting students back in the classroom.

COLUMBUS – Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) announced today that the State Controlling Board approved over $146 million to the Department of Development to continue administering the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) as well as provide economic relief for vulnerable communities. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) announced today that the State Controlling Board approved over $109 million to the Department of Development to continue growing affordable housing in Ohio. Appropriations from programs such as HOME and the National Housing Trust Fund will help to increase homeownership and affordable housing opportunities for low-income Ohioans. 

COLUMBUS- Today, Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) commended President Biden’s executive action plan to reduce gun violence across the country. The executive actions include several measures the Biden administration is taking to keep guns out of the wrong hands, reduce community violence, assist local law enforcement and address the root causes of gun violence. 

COLUMBUS— Ohio House Democrats and Democratic Leader Allison Russo (D- Upper Arlington) today issued the following statement regarding Ohio’s six-week abortion ban, which was given the go-ahead by a federal judge today after a three-year injunction on the Ohio Republican-passed law:

COLUMBUS – House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) announced the passage of the capital budget, HB 687, by the Ohio House of Representatives yesterday. 

COLUMBUS – Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) announced the State Controlling Board approved over $3.8 million to the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services to continue supporting operations for unemployment benefits. 

COLUMBUS – House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) yesterday voted in favor of House Bill (HB) 377, bipartisan legislation to release the second, $442 million batch of local government funding from President Biden’s American Rescue Plan to Ohio’s cities, villages and townships serving 50,000 people or less. Communities of more than 50,000 people receive their allocation directly from the federal government. 

COLUMBUS – Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) announced that the State Controlling Board approved $6 million to prepare for Ohio’s general election in November. 

COLUMBUS– Ohio House Minority Leader and Redistricting Commission member Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) issued a statement in response to a federal three judge panel’s decision regarding state legislative districts: