COLUMBUS – State Rep. Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) today announced that the Ohio Controlling Board has approved the University of Cincinnati’s purchase of 2.23 acres for $33.2 million to support the university’s ongoing student housing needs.
Read Full Story : Rep. Thomas Announces Approval of $33.2M University of Cincinnati Student Housing Purchase Tue, Sep 15, 2026
COLUMBUS — State Rep. Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) today announced the signing of House Bill (HB) 359, the Joshua Alert Act, into law, marking a major step forward in protecting children with autism and other developmental disabilities across Ohio.
Read Full Story : Rep. Thomas Announces Signing of Joshua Alert Act into Law Mon, Jun 22, 2026
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.
Read Full Story : Rep. Thomas Announces Passage of State Capital Budget, Securing Vital Community Investments in Hamilton County Thu, Jun 11, 2026
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.
Read Full Story : Reps. Thomas and Lawson-Rowe Pass "761st Tank Battalion Day" Bill Thu, Jun 11, 2026
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:
Read Full Story : Ohio Gun Violence Co-Chairs Statement on Toledo Mass Shooting Mon, Jun 8, 2026
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.
Read Full Story : Rep. Thomas Announces Unanimous Senate Passage of Joshua Alert Legislation Thu, Jun 4, 2026
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.
Read Full Story : Rep. Thomas Secures Over $1M for Behavioral Health Infrastructure and Supportive Housing in Hamilton County Wed, May 20, 2026
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.
Read Full Story : Rep. Thomas Secures Over $1M for Behavioral Health Infrastructure and Supportive Housing in Hamilton County Mon, Apr 27, 2026
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.
Read Full Story : Rep. Thomas: Rep. Thomas Announces Unanimous Committee Passage of Joshua Alert Legislation Thu, Apr 16, 2026
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.
Read Full Story : Cesar Chavez Statement Fri, Mar 20, 2026