Christine Cockley News

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Christine Cockley (D - Columbus) this week welcomed Hikma Pharmaceuticals' announcement that it will invest $216M to expand its Columbus manufacturing operations, creating 50 new jobs and further strengthening Central Ohio's growing life sciences and advanced manufacturing sectors.

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Jewish Caucus today released a statement following the recent deadly attack at a mosque in San Diego on May 18, 2026.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Christine Cockley (D-Columbus) this week testified in front of the Ohio House Health Committee in support of House Bill (HB) 525. This legislation would prohibit the use of Artificial Intelligence for therapy services.

COLUMBUS – Last week, State Reps. Cockley (D-Columbus) and Rader (D-Lakewood) this week introduced House Bill (HB) 853. This legislation would require decommission plans to be submitted to the Ohio Power Siting Board and submit safety plans to local fire departments prior to construction of a natural gas fuel cell facility.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Christine Cockley (D-Columbus) this week continues to focus on addressing housing and homelessness in Ohio. Rep. Cockley remains focused on advancing solutions that address the housing crisis in Ohio and support people experiencing homelessness, housing advocates, and other stakeholders.

COLUMBUS — Members of the Ohio Jewish Caucus today attended the 46th Annual Governor’s Holocaust Commemoration.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Christine Cockley (D-Columbus) Wednesday celebrated the unanimous passage of bipartisan House Bill (HB) 217 from the Ohio House of Representatives. HB 217 mandates law enforcement agencies to enter information about missing persons into NamUs, a national database, within 30 days of a report being filed.  

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Christine Cockley (D-Columbus) Wednesday issued the following statement on House Bill (HB) 347, legislation requiring a 24-hour waiting period for patients accessing reproductive care:

COLUMBUS — State Reps. Christine Cockley (D-Columbus) and Crystal Lett (D-Columbus) Friday introduced legislation that would require data centers to report monthly and yearly water consumption and to prohibit data centers from including water consumption information in nondisclosure agreements with political subdivisions. 

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Jewish Caucus today announced their recent town hall event hosted nearly 100 members of the community including local elected officials, Jewish community leaders, and members of the media.