Cecil Thomas News

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 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. Juanita O. Brent (D-Cleveland) today issued a statement celebrating today as Earth Day and emphasizing the urgent need for environmental stewardship.

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 Reps. Juanita O. Brent (D-Cleveland) and Tristan Rader (D- Lakewood) today issued a statement following the passage of House Bill (HB) 372, a bill that makes the penalty for aggravated murder either death or life without the possibility of parole if the victim is a peace officer, prosecutor, first responder, or military member.

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.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Juanita O. Brent (D-Cleveland) today issued a statement following the passage of House Bill (HB) 347, also known as the "SHE WINS Act," which would impose new restrictions on abortion rights in Ohio.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) today celebrated the Ohio Controlling Board’s approval of a $200K tech start-up grant for Meteora3D. The grant will help the company commercialize its innovative 3D printing technology that creates anatomical models from X-ray and MRI scans.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Juanita O. Brent (D-Cleveland) today issued a statement regarding the passing of Helen Rankin, the trailblazing former Ohio State Representative and the First Black woman elected to serve in the Ohio General Assembly.

COLUMBUS — State Reps. Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) and Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester) Wednesday provided sponsor testimony on House Bill (HB) 359, The Joshua Alert, which passed unanimously out of the Ohio House. The two were joined by Joshua’s mother, Jonisa Cook.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) yesterday joined fellow colleagues, Reps. Karen Brownlee (D-Symmes Twp)  and Ashley Bryant Bailey (D-Cincinnati) at a press conference to address concerns surrounding ICE activity and its potential expansion into Ohio communities.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Juanita O. Brent (D-Cleveland) today proudly announced the celebration of March 26th as Equal Pay Day. In recognition of this day, Rep. Brent is reintroducing the Ohio Equal Pay Act to reaffirm House Democrats’ commitment to closing the wage gap and ensuring fairness in the workplace.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Juanita O. Brent (D-Cleveland) today issued a statement following the Governor Mike DeWine's State of the State Address, calling for meaningful investments in Ohio's communities over symbolic gestures.

COLUMBUS – The Ohio Legislative Black Caucus today released the following statement on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day:

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) today celebrated the approval of a $340k grant awarded to Healthcare Access Now by the Ohio Commission on Minority Health.