Elgin Rogers, Jr. News

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Elgin Rogers, Jr. (D-Toledo) continues to deliver transformative investments for Lucas County communities, securing support through Ohio's 2026 Capital Budget for 16 of the 22 local projects located within House District 42 and directing millions of dollars toward initiatives that strengthen neighborhoods, support vulnerable residents, and improve quality of life throughout Northwest Ohio. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Elgin Rogers, Jr. (D-Toledo) recently spoke on the Ohio House floor in support of Senate Bill (SB) 223, legislation aimed at expanding access to discounts at Ohio state parks and recreational facilities for veterans and service members.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Elgin Rogers, Jr. (D-Toledo) today provided sponsor testimony before the House Judiciary Committee on House Bill (HB) 501, legislation aimed at expanding restitution eligibility for wrongfully convicted Ohioans.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Elgin Rogers (D-Toledo) today announced today that General Motors is investing approximately $40 million into Toledo Propulsion Systems to increase capacity and introduce a new transmission variant to support the production of the Chevrolet Equinox and other GMC vehicles. 

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Elgin Rogers Jr. (D-Toledo) recently served as a featured panelist at the 30th Annual Energy Symposium, hosted by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce at the Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel. 

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

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Elgin Rogers Jr. (D-Toledo) today announced that $9K in state funding has been awarded to District 42 through the Ohio Commission on Minority Health to support Minority Health Month programming in Lucas County.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Elgin Rogers, Jr. (D-Toledo) today announced that he will be joining an international dialogue on the future of infrastructure as a panelist at a virtual event hosted by the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest (GACC Midwest) today December 9th at 12:00pm EST. The public forum brings together leaders across government, business, and research to explore infrastructure investment, innovation, and sustainability across the United States and Germany.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Elgin Rogers, Jr. (D-Toledo) is proud to announce that House Bill (HB) 207, known as the Male Wellness Month Act, received its first hearing in the Ohio Senate Health Committee this week. The bipartisan legislation, jointly sponsored by Rep. Brian Lorenz (R-Powell), aims to promote proactive healthcare habits among men across the state.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Elgin Rogers, Jr. (D-Toledo) today is honored to be awarded the 2025 Friend of the Profession Award by the Ohio Dental Hygienists' Association (ODHA) for his leadership on House Bill (HB) 207, the Male Wellness Month Act.