Gayle Manning News

State Rep. Gayle Manning (R-North Ridgeville) announces today the introduction of legislation with State Rep, Jessica Miranda (D-Forest Park) to update and reform Ohio’s campaign finance law. The bill’s language is substantively identical to Senate Bill 240 from the 128th General Assembly. That bill, sponsored by then-Senator Jon Husted, passed the Ohio Senate with bipartisan support, but did not make it to the floor of the Ohio House of Representatives. Manning’s bill will bring Ohio into compliance with the landmark 2010 Supreme Court case Citizens United vs. Federal Elections Commission, which cited the free speech clause of the First Amendment in clarifying the rights of corporations, labor unions, and other entities to contribute to political organizations.

State Rep. Gayle Manning (R-North Ridgeville) announces that the State Controlling Board recently approved coronavirus relief funding to support local schools preparing for the beginning of the upcoming school year. 

State Rep. Gayle Manning (R-North Ridgeville) announces that earlier today, the State Controlling Board approved $182,819 to Lorain County Community College (LCCC) for the purpose of Workforce Based Training and Equipment Regionally Aligned Priorities in Delivering Skills (RAPIDS) project in Lorain County.

State Rep. Gayle Manning (R-North Ridgeville) announces that House Bill 11, legislation that addresses infant mortality, was signed into law today. The goal of the bipartisan legislation is to reduce infant mortality and improve the health of mothers and children across the state. Manning and State Rep. Stephanie Howse (D-Cleveland) are both joint sponsors.

State Rep. Gayle Manning (R-North Ridgeville) announces the Ohio Senate unanimous passage of House Bill 11 on June 10, legislation that addresses infant mortality. The goal of the bipartisan legislation is to reduce infant mortality and improve the health of mothers and children across the state. Manning acknowledged the bill’s Senate passage today. State Rep. Stephanie Howse (D-Cleveland) is a joint sponsor. 

Today, State Rep. Gayle Manning (R-North Ridgeville) announces that House Bill 239 passed within the Ohio House. The legislation eliminates the requirement of high school students needing to take the nationally standardized college admission assessment for graduation and reduces the overall number of end-of-course exams. Manning is a primary sponsor of the legislation.

I hope my update today finds you and your families safe and healthy as our state continues to face the coronavirus pandemic. I wanted to provide you with an update on my efforts as the Legislature returned to the Statehouse and other ways in which I’ve been engaging with our community during this unprecedented time.

State Rep. Gayle Manning (R-North Ridgeville) announces House Bill 365 passed the Ohio House of Representatives today. The legislation works to fix the shortage of chemical dependency counselors in Ohio, the profession that helps individuals at addiction treatment centers.

The American Public Health Association has been the organizer of the National Public Health Week (NPHW) campaign for over 25 years, bringing awareness to the contributions of public health and highlighting issues that are important to improving our nation's health. State Rep. Gayle Manning (R-North Ridgeville) is recognizing the important initiative spanning April 6-12.

State Rep. Gayle Manning (R-North Ridgeville) commends the federal funding relief that will be disseminated across Ohio. Within the local area, the Lorain County General Health District will receive $256,092 to help aid in the fight against COVID-19.