Cecil Thomas News

State Representative Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) today voted in support of two initiatives that continue the Ohio House Majority Caucus’s leadership on delivering property tax relief to Ohioans with more than $2.4 billion in savings. 

State Representative Tom Young (R-Washington Twp.) today voted in support of two initiatives that continue the Ohio House Majority Caucus’s leadership on delivering property tax relief to Ohioans with more than $2.4 billion in savings. 

State Representative Angie King (R-Celina) today released a statement upon learning about St. Marys City Schools lockdown:

“I’ve been made aware of the lockdown situation and my prayers are with the students and families of St. Marys City Schools. I am closely monitoring the situation, and I have full confidence in the county and local law enforcement. The safety of our students and educators remains our top priority.”

COLUMBUS -  State Rep. Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) today announced the passage of Senate Bill 450, the state's biennial capital appropriations budget. The bill allocates nearly $4B for the maintenance, renovation, and construction of state-owned infrastructure, including colleges, universities, school districts, and other community projects.

Speaker of the Ohio House Matt Huffman (R-Lima) today announced that legislation updating Ohio’s marijuana laws and addressing the issue of intoxicating hemp passed with bipartisan support through the Ohio House of Representatives. Senate Bill 56 preserves the legal, adult-use marijuana provisions approved by voters in Issue 2 in 2023, while also adding needed protections for Ohio’s children.

YOUNGSTOWN – The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber has named House Majority Whip Nick Santucci (R-Niles) the recipient of the 2025 Government Achievement Award, presented in partnership with Lake to River Economic Development.

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) and Meredith Lawson-Rowe (D-Reynoldsburg) announced today the unanimous passage of House Bill 452, which would designate October 1 as 761st Tank Battalion Day in Ohio, by the House Veterans and Military Development Committee.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) today co-chaired the first Ohio Redistricting Commission meeting. 

COLUMBUS – State Reps Michele Grim (D-Toledo), Karen Brownlee (D- Symmes Twp), and Cecil Thomas (D- Cincinnati) today issued the following statements in reaction to the mass shooting that occurred on Saturday at the Old West End Festival in Toledo:

COLUMBUS – State Representative Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison) today provided sponsor testimony before the House Transportation Committee on legislation to designate Deputy Larry Henderson Memorial Highway. 

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) today announced that House Bill (HB) 359, The Joshua Alert, passed the Ohio Senate unanimously and now heads to Governor Mike DeWine's desk for signature.

COLUMBUS—State Representatives Gary Click (R-Vickery) and Brian Lorenz (R-Powell)  today announced that Keith’s Law, legislation to enhance first responders’ ability to assist individuals with special needs during emergencies, has been signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) today announced that the Ohio Controlling Board has approved more than $1M in funding to support critical infrastructure improvements and behavioral health housing projects in Hamilton County.

COLUMBUS—State Representatives Gary Click (R-Vickery) and Brian Lorenz (R-Powell)  today announced that Keith’s Law, legislation to enhance first responders’ ability to assist individuals with special needs during emergencies, has been signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) today announced that the Ohio Controlling Board has approved more than $1M in funding to support critical infrastructure improvements and behavioral health housing projects in Hamilton County.

State Representative Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville) and several members of the House Veterans and Military Development Committee took a tour of the National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence in Springfield, Ohio.

COLUMBUS — State Reps. Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) today announced that House Bill (HB) 359, the Joshua Alert, received a unanimous vote in the Ohio Senate Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee. The legislation now advances to the Senate Chamber for a floor vote.

I, State Representative Cecil Thomas, unequivocally condemn all forms of sexual  violence against women and minors. I also strongly denounce the actions alleged  involving the late Cesar Chavez. No individual, regardless of their stature,  influence, or legacy, is above accountability when it comes to protecting the  dignity, safety, and well-being of others.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) today celebrated the Ohio Controlling Board’s approval of $277K for improvements to the Vontz Center for Molecular Studies at the University of Cincinnati. 

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) today heard proponent testimony on bipartisan House Bill (HB) 359, the Joshua Alert. The legislation is designed to create an alert system to help locate missing children with autism. Rep. Thomas stood alongside Jonisa Cook, the mother of Joshua Al-Lateef Jr., as she shared the heartbreaking story of the night her son went missing on November 20, 2024. Her testimony underscored how this legislation is not only critical, but potentially lifesaving.