Dontavius L. Jarrells News

COLUMBUS — The Ohio House Democratic Caucus today held a press conference discussing a legislative package of eight bills and resolutions aimed at protecting Ohio families, safeguarding due process, and ensuring accountability related to recent federal immigration enforcement activity impacting communities across the state. 

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) Monday announced that the Ohio Controlling Board has approved nearly $4.6M in state funding, investing in behavioral health support and local facility renovation projects in the district.

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

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) today announced the introduction of legislation to create the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. License Plate, offering Ohioans a meaningful way to honor a legacy rooted in faith, service, and the enduring pursuit of justice.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) Monday announced that the Ohio Controlling Board has approved nearly $1.4M in state funding to support students pursuing careers in healthcare, patient safety at a local facility, and a development project in the district.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) today released the following statement regarding the recent tragic passings of a three-year-old girl and six-year-old girl in Columbus:  

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) today announced that the Ohio Controlling Board has approved more than $4.2M in state funding to invest in students pursuing higher education and community development projects in the district. 

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) today urged the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency to act in addressing the growing environmental concerns surrounding the water usage of data centers in Ohio. 

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) today expressed strong support for the Creative Pathway initiative at Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD), a groundbreaking program that provides high school students with a direct path to careers in the creative industries.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) today announced that Governor DeWine has approved 12 projects that will create over 1K new jobs across the state of Ohio. In Franklin County, AndHealth LLC expects to create an estimated 75 new jobs as the company continues to expand in central Ohio.