Elgin Rogers, Jr. News

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Elgin Rogers (D-Toledo) is proud to share that the Walbridge Railway Park playground is officially open. During the 135th General Assembly, Rep. Rogers secured $300k for this project in the Ohio capital budget.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Elgin Rogers (D-Toledo) today voted “NO” on House Bill (HB) 96, the Republican-crafted state operating budget, citing cruel and chaotic cuts and its abject failure to invest in children, public education, healthcare, and basic services – all while shoveling billions to the wealthy and well-connected. 

(COLUMBUS) — State Rep. Elgin Rogers, Jr. (D-Toledo) today announced that he was among thirty-eight select lawmakers chosen to participate in The Council of State Governments’ 30th annual Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development (BILLD), a training program that annually identifies and assists promising state leaders in the Midwest.

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Rogers (D-Toledo) and Brian Lorenz (R-Powell) Wednesday announced that House Bill (HB) 207, bipartisan legislation designating June as "Male Wellness Month" and the third Monday in June as "Take Your Dad to the Doctor and Dentist Day" (DAD Day), has passed out of the House Health Committee. 

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Rogers (D-Toledo) today announced that the Controlling Board has approved two major funding allocations that will benefit outdoor recreation and economic development across Northwest Ohio. The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority will receive $1.2M to support critical infrastructure improvements and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNT) will receive $820K for cabin renovations at 5 state parks, including Maumee Bay.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Elgin Rogers, Jr. (D-Toledo) today announced that he has been appointed to serve on the National Conference of State Legislatures, Natural Resources, and Energy and Environment standing committees.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Elgin Rogers, Jr. (D-Toledo) today announced that he has been appointed to serve on the Council of State Governments Midwest Midwest-Canada Relations Committee.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Elgin Rogers Jr. (D-Toledo) today announced the unanimous passage of House Bill (HB) 228 out of the Ohio House of Representatives. HB 228 designates a portion of Interstate Route 280, specifically between Navarre Avenue and Front Street in Lucas County, as the “SSG Jack W. Coy Veterans Memorial Highway.” Staff Sergeant Coy, a Toledo, native was killed during World War II.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Elgin Rogers Jr. (D-Toledo) commented on the passage of House Bill (HB 15). HB 15 repeals the OVEC fees from the corrupt HB 6 and provides more transparency in the utilities’ rate review process.

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Elgin Rogers, Jr. (D-Toledo) and Brian Lorenz (R-Powell) introduced bipartisan House Bill (HB) 207 to designate June as "Male Wellness Month" and the third Monday in June as "Take Your Dad to the Doctor and Dentist Day," also known as DAD Day.