Erika White News

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.

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.

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.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Erika White (D-Springfield Twp.) Wednesday responded to the House passage of Senate Bill (SB) 1, the Higher Education Destruction Act:

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Erika White (D-Springfield Twp) today responded to Governor DeWine’s State of the State address:

COLUMBUS – 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.  

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.

COLUMBUS — 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.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Erika White (D-Springfield Township) last week joined the Ohio House Democratic Caucus in sending a letter to Governor Mike DeWine and Attorney General Dave Yost urging them to not appeal Franklin County Common Pleas Court Judge Michael Holbrook’s  ruling that the governor violated a statue in 2021 when he refused to accept $900M in federal unemployment during the pandemic. The ruling, if not appealed by the attorney general and if the funds are distributed by the governor, means 300K Ohio families will be eligible for meaningful financial support.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Erika White (D-Springfield Twp.) today announced that she has been assigned to the following House Committees for the 136th General Assembly: