Cecil Thomas News

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Cecil Thomas (D- Cincinnati) today is calling on Attorney General Dave Yost to initiate a full investigation into the recent Neo-Nazi incident in Lincoln Heights. This comes after the Lockland Local School District released a public statement revealing that they observed men, identified as Neo-Nazis, outside a U-Haul truck. These individuals were organizing weapons and conversing with an Evendale police officer near the Lockland Educational Annex, just moments before elementary school students were dismissed.
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COLUMBUS - State Rep. Cecil Thomas (D- Cincinnati) today announced that House Bill (HB) 4—which designates September 19 as "Ohio Stillbirth Prevention Day”—passed Wednesday on the House floor unanimously.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS — Several Hamilton County Democrats today issued the following statements on the pro-Nazi demonstration in Evendale (Lincoln Heights) over the weekend:
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS — State Rep. Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) today released the following statement following last Friday’s pro-Nazi demonstration in Lincoln Heights, Ohio:
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS - State Reps. Cecil Thomas (D- Cincinnati) and Munira Abdullahi (D-Columbus) Wednesday announced they have introduced a House Concurrent Resolution condemning President Donald Trump’s issuance of pardons and commutations for approximately 1.5K individuals convicted in connection with the January 6th insurrection on the U.S. Capitol, including those who committed violent acts against law enforcement officers.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS - State Reps. Cecil Thomas (D- Cincinnati) and Bernie Willis (R- Springfield) have introduced the School Bus Safety Bill, aimed at enhancing safety across Ohio by strengthening penalties for illegally passing stopped school buses. The bill is part of ongoing efforts to protect students and improve enforcement.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS - State Rep. Cecil Thomas (D- Cincinnati) today announced that the Ohio Tax Credit Authority (TCA) has approved the Impact Beverage expansion project in Cincinnati.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS - State Rep. Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) today announced that the Ohio Controlling Board has approved several significant funding opportunities aimed at advancing biomedical research and innovation in the Cincinnati region. These investments are designed to support groundbreaking research, foster new technologies, and contribute to the region’s growing reputation as a hub for innovation in healthcare.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS - State Rep. Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) Monday announced that the Controlling Board approved over $45M for the University of Cincinnati to use on design-build and renovation services.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS– State Reps. Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) and Michele Grim (D- Toledo) today introduced legislation that would ban the possession and sale of all bump stocks for personal use in Ohio.
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