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COLUMBUS – State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) Wednesday hosted a Behavioral Health Legislative Brunch at the Vern Riffe Center, bringing together behavioral health professionals, advocates, and community leaders from across Ohio to discuss strategies for improving behavioral health outcomes statewide.
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COLUMBUS – State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) alongside fellow members of the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus (OLBC) today held a press conference recognizing Juneteenth and reflect on the continuing pursuit of freedom, justice, and equality for Black Ohioans.
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COLUMBUS — State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) today announced the passage of Senate Bill 450, the state's biennial state capital budget in both the Ohio House of Representatives and the Ohio Senate. The passing of this bill will provide $8.35M to District 01 for community initiatives and state-owned infrastructure, expanding access to healthcare, improving public infrastructure, preserving cultural institutions, and enhancing quality of life for residents across the region.
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COLUMBUS — State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) today announced that the Ohio Controlling Board has approved nearly $200K in state funding. The importance of this funding lies in improving the condition of a Columbus State University building and supporting construction at the Columbus Developmental Center.
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COLUMBUS — State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) introduced five new pieces of legislation aimed to protect and serve all Ohioans.
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COLUMBUS — State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) and State Rep. Mike Odioso (R-Green Twp) successfully passed the bipartisan Ohio House Bill (H.B.) 565, the Grand Jury Privacy and Protection Act, with a unanimous vote.
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COLUMBUS — State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) Monday announced that the Ohio Controlling Board has approved nearly $18M in state funding to enhance student success initiatives and support critical improvements to community facilities.
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COLUMBUS — State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) last Thursday hosted a Small Business Leadership Brunch Thursday at the Huntington Empowerment Center, bringing together local entrepreneurs, community leaders, and experts to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing small businesses in Columbus. The event featured a panel-style discussion where business owners shared their experiences and heard from leaders offering practical guidance and resources.
Read Full StoryState Rep. Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) announced Ohio schools may begin applying for the new BroadbandOhio Connectivity Grant beginning today, Monday, August 10. A total of $50 million will be allocated to expand high-speed internet access for Ohio students utilizing remote learning during the COVID crisis by providing hotspots and internet-enabled devices to students.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – State Rep. Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) today issued a statement in honor of “Ohio Military Family Month,” which recognizes the unique sacrifices of Ohio’s military families.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS –State Rep. Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) today issued a statement on the one-year anniversary of a mass shooting in Dayton, Ohio, which left nine dead and 17 wounded.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – State Rep. Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) issueda statement today as the Ohio House voted unanimously to strip Larry Householder (R-Glenford) of his role as Speaker of the House. Householder and four associates were indicted by a federal grand jury today amid an ongoing FBI criminal investigation into his connection to an alleged $60 million public corruption and bribery scheme—the largest in state history.
Read Full StoryReps. Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Cleveland) and Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) today called for hearings on House Bill 739, anti-corruption legislation that would require dark money groups to identify their funders and disclose their spending. The bill would also strengthen restrictions against foreign corporations and foreign governments influencing Ohio elections. Sweeney and Russo introduced the bill earlier this week.
Read Full StoryState Rep. Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) announced Monday the state Controlling Board approved another round of funding to support Ohio’s efforts to control the COVID-19 outbreak.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS— On Monday morning, Rep. Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Cleveland) and Rep. Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) filed broad anti-corruption legislation that would require dark money groups to identify their funders and disclose their spending. The bill would also strengthen restrictions against foreign corporations and foreign governments influencing Ohio elections.
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COLUMBUS — State Rep. Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) today announced the introduction of House Bill (HB) 730, a bipartisan bill introduced with Rep. Dave Greenspan (R- Westlake) to establish a lead service line replacement program.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS — State Reps. Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) and Jeffrey A. Crossman (D-Parma) today announced the introduction of a bill that would strike provisions in the Ohio Revised Code prohibiting collective bargaining for currently exempted General Assembly employees, including legislative staff.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS –State Rep. Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) yesterday held a virtual community town hall as part of the Ohio Promise Virtual Town Hall Tour, a series of digital events this summer where local lawmakers provide a Statehouse update on issues including COVID-19, jobs and the economy, racial justice and gun safety.
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