Catherine D. Ingram News

House Democrats today voted against Senate Bill (SB) 23, a GOP-backed near-total abortion ban that would prohibit abortions in Ohio long before most women know they are pregnant. SB 23 would become the most extreme abortion ban in the country if signed into law.

House Democratic lawmakers today voted in favor of House Bill (HB) 62, the state’s bipartisan, two-year budget that largely funds road and bridge improvements and public transportation throughout the state.

State Rep. Catherine Ingram (D-Cincinnati) today testified before the House Federalism Committee in favor of House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 4, her legislation urging Congress to fund grants that were not disbursed during federal government shutdowns. 

State Rep. Catherine Ingram (D-Cincinnati) today announced her opposition to House Bill 78, a Republican-sponsored bill that would reduce pay for skilled workers by eliminating prevailing wage requirements in Ohio.

State Rep. Catherine Ingram (D-Cincinnati) took the oath of office yesterday during the opening session of the 133^rd Ohio General Assembly at the Ohio Statehouse, starting her second term as state lawmaker.

“It is more important now than ever for Ohio’s lawmakers, as a whole, to work toward what’s best for all the people of Ohio,” said Ingram.

State Rep. Catherine D. Ingram (D-Cincinnati) today announced the passage of House Bill (HB) 705, which provides relief to school district treasures from strict personal financial liability.

“It is important to recognize and continue to be transparent on how our school districts function in the State of Ohio,” said Ingram. “HB 705 brings to light the issue of the treasure’s personal assets being linked to the expenditure of public funds on behalf of the school district.”

The Republican-controlled Ohio House today passed House Bill (HB) 258, legislation that would prohibit an abortion once a fetal heartbeat is detected, which could be as early as six weeks of pregnancy— long before most women even know they are pregnant. 

State Rep. Catherine Ingram (D-Cincinnati) today announced the recent committee passage of House Bill (HB) 690, which would name a portion of Interstate Route 75 in Hamilton County as the “Hamilton County Veterans Memorial Highway”.

“It is my belief that all veterans, no matter what war they fought in should be celebrated,” said Ingram. “We enjoy our freedom because of their willingness to serve their country, sacrifice their safety, and sometimes, make the ultimate sacrifice”. 

State Rep. Catherine Ingram (D-Cincinnati) today announced the recent approval of a 1.407 percent Job Creation Tax Credit for Kroger Company’s convenience store owner, EG Retail, to create a new headquarters in Cincinnati. EG Retail owns and operates Kroger Company’s fuel, convenience and food-to-go retail locations.

“This is great news for the 32nd district,” said Ingram. “Supporting booming Ohio-based businesses like Kroger Company and its affiliates will bolster our local economy, create good paying jobs and solidify Cincinnati’s competitive edge.”