Representative Erika White - District 41

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Erika White (D-Springfield Township) today criticized the Republican state operating budget, signed by Governor Mike DeWine, that prioritizes tax breaks for the wealthy and corporate giveaways over funding for schools, affordable communities, and essential healthcare services. Despite a few helpful line-item vetoes, the budget still overwhelmingly reflects out-of-touch priorities that leave everyday Ohioans behind.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Erika White (D-Springfield Township) Wednesday voted “NO” on House Bill (HB) 96, the Republican-crafted state operating budget, citing the devastating impact of drastic budget cuts on vital services for working people.  This report highlights the GOP's alarming failure to adequately invest in children, public education, healthcare, and essential community services. At the same time, it highlights the troubling trend of diverting billions of taxpayer dollars to enrich wealthy and well-connected Ohioans, thereby exacerbating inequality and undermining the financial security of millions of Ohio workers for generations to come. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Erika White (D-Springfield Township) alongside fellow members of the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus (OLBC) today held a press conference honoring Juneteenth and reminding Ohio Black history is American History.¿ 

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Erika White (D-Springfield Twp.) today voted against concurrence with the Ohio Senate’s version of the state operating budget, House Bill (HB) 96. House Democrats remain deeply concerned about the budget’s failure to fully fund public education, healthcare, childcare, and property tax relief.