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COLUMBUS – State Rep. Erika White (D-Springfield Township) today commented on the passage of House Bill (HB 15), a new energy bill that, amongst other provisions, will repeal OVEC fees established in the infamous HB 6 scandal .
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – State Rep. Erika White (D-Springfield Township) today announced that the State Controlling Board approved $1.7M in capital funds aimed at new construction for Dani’s Place, a crisis facility in South Toledo. The project will support the new construction on the grounds adjunct to the Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare Psychiatric Hospital.
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COLUMBUS – State Reps. Erika White (D- Springfield Township) and Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) last Wednesday delivered sponsor testimony before the Ohio House Veterans and Military Committee on the bipartisan House Bill (HB) 204 which would designate March 9th as 6888th Battalion Day. The bill aims to recognize the women of the 6888th Battalion, commonly known as the “Six Triple Eight,” who worked swiftly to sort through millions of pieces of mail during World War II and their strong connection to Ohio through their commanding officer, Major Charity Adams Earley. The completion of this mission ignited hope among soldiers during the conflict and carved an enduring legacy in military history.
Read Full StoryBudget Fails Ohioans, Callously Underfunds Children, Public Education, Medicaid, Property Tax Relief
COLUMBUS – State Rep. Erika White (D-Springfield Township) Wednesday voted “NO” on the Republican state operating budget, House Bill (HB) 96, because it arbitrarily and recklessly slashes critical state funding areas while failing to benefit everyday Ohioans. Rather than provide real and meaningful support to Ohio’s citizens, House Republicans chose to dismantle the constitutional and bipartisan fair school funding formula, dump more taxpayer money into vouchers for charter non-public and private schools that benefit the wealthiest Ohioans, and authorize a $600M handout to billionaires to build a new Browns stadium outside of Cleveland amidst opposition by local leaders.
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COLUMBUS – State Rep. Erika White (D-Springfield Township) hosted the first State of the District Address on March 31st, 2025. The event was part of a statewide initiative by House Democratic lawmakers focused on ensuring the rights and dignity of every Ohioan are upheld.
Read Full StoryRepublicans Prioritize Censorship, Discrimination Over Freedoms, Economic Growth with SB 1's Passage
COLUMBUS – State Rep. Erika White (D-Springfield Twp.) Wednesday responded to the House passage of Senate Bill (SB) 1, the Higher Education Destruction Act:
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – State Rep. Erika White (D-Springfield Twp) today responded to Governor DeWine’s State of the State address:
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – State Rep. Erika White (D-Springfield Township) today announced that the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has opened the application period for the hazardous materials training grants. Educational institutions and local governments across the state are awarded grants to provide training on how to best respond to incidents involving hazardous materials.
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COLUMBUS – State Reps. Erika White (D-Springfield Township) and Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) Tuesday hosted a press conference for The Clock Kids Out Act, which is intended to protect children from entering the workforce prematurely.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS — State Rep. Erika White (D-Springfield Twp.) recently signed onto a joint letter alongside 17 members of the Ohio House and the Ohio Senate addressed to the state’s Congressional Delegation urging swift action to reassert the role of Congress in the face of recent actions by President Donald Trump. The letter sent on February 5th, called for a unified effort to counteract the troubling patterns of executive overreach. It also highlights the importance of the separation of powers as this is a cornerstone of American democracy that must be protected to maintain the balance of the branches of government.
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