Jessica E. Miranda News

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Jessica E. Miranda (D-Forest Park) issued a statement Wednesday following the news that Ohio broke its single-day record of COVID-19 cases with 2,039 in the prior 24 hours, according to the Ohio Department of Health. This is the first day over 2,000 cases since the pandemic began.

COLUMBUS– State Rep. Jessica E. Miranda (D-Forest Park) this week announced the start of early voting in Hamilton County. The announcement comes as thousands of Ohioans converged on their county board of elections early on Tuesday morning to cast a ballot on the first day of early voting.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Jessica E. Miranda (D-Forest Park) and House Democrats Monday announced the approval of funds by the Controlling Board to further aid the state’s response to the health and economic hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding was also approved for voter education efforts and to support women-owned and veteran friendly businesses.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Jessica E. Miranda (D-Forest Park) announced this week the passage of House Bill (H.B.) 614, legislation that allocates a total of $650 million in federal CARES Act relief funds for local governments in Ohio. The funds are to be used to offset costs faced by local governments directly caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Previously approved by the Ohio Senate, the bill now heads to the Governor’s desk.

COLUMBUS –As National Small Business Week comes to a close, State Rep. Jessica Miranda (D-Forest Park) continues to call for action on House Democratic legislation to support small businesses that have suffered as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

COLUMBUS –State Rep. Jessica E. Miranda (D-Forest Park) today recognized National Voter Registration Day as an opportunity to encourage participation in this November’s election despite challenges caused by the pandemic and a failure by Republican state leaders to make this unprecedented election more accessible.

COLUMBUS –Today, State Rep. Jessica E. Miranda (D-Forest Park) participated in a virtual press conference with other House Democratic lawmakers to discuss legislative solutions that are needed as the state faces multiple unprecedented crises. The Ohio House was scheduled to meet for an if-needed House session today, but Speaker Robert Cupp canceled on Friday, Sept. 11.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Jessica Miranda (D-Forest Park) today announced local recipients of the BroadbandOhio Connectivity Grant program. Awards from the Governor’s office were given to the following area schools:

COLUMBUS –State Rep. Jessica E. Miranda (D-Forest Park) today issued a statement on the 19^th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against the United States.

COLUMBUS – Rep. Jessica E. Miranda (D-Forest Park) announced Monday the state Controlling Board approved another round of federal funding to support Ohio’s efforts to control the COVID-19 outbreak as school districts prepare for fall semester.