C. Allison Russo News

COLUMBUS – The Ohio House Democratic Caucus today helped pass the bipartisan Ohio Transportation Budget (House Bill 54) through the Ohio House of Representatives. The budget’s appropriation of $11.5B is a significant investment into the future of Ohio jobs, connecting the workforce to the worksite, and the bill will improve roads, bridges, and transit systems across Ohio. 

COLUMBUS – The Ohio House Democratic Caucus today sent a letter to Governor Mike DeWine and Attorney General Dave Yost urging them to not appeal Franklin County Common Pleas Court Judge Michael Holbrook’s ruling that the governor violated a statue in 2021 when he refused to accept $900M in federal unemployment during the pandemic. The ruling, if not appealed by the attorney general and if the funds are distributed by the governor, means 300K Ohio families will be eligible for meaningful financial support.

COLUMBUS — Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) and State Rep. Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Westlake) today made the following statements after receiving Governor Mike DeWine’s FY26-27 operating budget recommendations:

COLUMBUS — Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) today released the following statement concerning President Trump’s retreat from his unlawful attempt to halt federal grants, loans, and other financial assistance programs: 

COLUMBUS – Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) today released the following statement after two former FirstEnergy executives were indicted in connection with the House Bill (HB) 6 nuclear bailout scandal:

COLUMBUS – Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) today released the following statement after two former FirstEnergy executives were indicted in connection with the House Bill (HB) 6 nuclear bailout scandal:

COLUMBUS – Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) today announced the committee assignments and ranking member positions for the House Democratic Caucus.

COLUMBUS - House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) Monday announced that the Controlling Board has approved the release of $257K and $653K in state funding for the Ohio State University’s Campus Safety Grant Program and electrical repairs.

COLUMBUS — House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) today announced that Madeline’s Law was signed Wednesday by Governor Mike DeWine after being added to House Bill 315, a state and local government omnibus bill. A legislative priority Leader Russo has championed for several General Assemblies will require health insurance to cover hearing aids for certain patients under the age of 22.

COLUMBUS – Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) Monday was officially sworn in as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives for the 136th General Assembly. She will be serving the people of Upper Arlington, Grandview Heights, The Ohio State University, and portions of Columbus. Leader Russo was also reelected by the House as Minority Leader, as well as, the rest of her leadership team.