Elgin Rogers, Jr. News

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Elgin Rogers (D-Toledo) today celebrates the passage of House Bill (HB) 2, the state's biennial state capital budget, in both the Ohio House of Representatives & Senate. The record-setting $6.2B investment makes appropriations for state-owned infrastructure, colleges, universities, and school districts as well as other community projects. 

COLUMBUS - State Reps. Elgin Rogers (D-Toledo) and Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) and testified before the Economic Development and Workforce Committee on House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 10, addressing Ohio’s lifeguard shortage and encouraging lifeguarding careers.

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Elgin Rogers (D-Toledo) today applauds the recent announcement of 22 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to be built along Ohio’s interstates, state routes, and US routes thanks largely to the second round of federal funding from President Joe Biden’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program.       

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Elgin Rogers (D-Toledo) and Brian Lorenz (R-Powell) today introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure equitable accessibility to street parking.

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Elgin Rogers (D-Toledo) and Josh Williams (R-Sylvania) along with State Senators Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) and Michele Reynolds (R-Canal Winchester) recently introduced House Bill (HB) 368, and respective companion legislation Senate Bill (SB) 210, to designate the week of March 16 Ohio Black Media Week

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Elgin Rogers (D-Toledo) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill (HB) 2, appropriating $2B of state funds for economic development and community investments that will help drive economic growth and generate opportunities across Ohio. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Elgin Rogers (D-Toledo) today announced that the Controlling Board has approved an increased appropriation of more than $2M for continued sediment removal in the Ottawa River. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Elgin Rogers (D-Toledo) today is sharing resources that are available to help the citizens of Northwest Ohio experiencing the frigid temperatures associated with winter weather.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Elgin Rogers (D-Toledo) today announced that three Toledo area projects were recipients of the Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program as part of the 31st round of credits awarded by the Ohio Department of Development. The credits, totaling over $12 million, will go toward Burt’s Theater, Hoppe & Strub Bottling Company, and the Nicholas Building.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Elgin Rogers (D-Toledo) today announced that the Ohio Controlling Board has approved the release of $1M to renovate Toledo's Zeph Center, which focuses on mental health crisis services for youth and adults.