Jessica E. Miranda News

Ohio state Rep. Jessica E. Miranda (D-Forest Park) today issued a statement in support of the finalized version of the state budget, House Bill (HB) 166. Wednesday’s vote followed more than two weeks of Republican dysfunction and gridlock, which forced lawmakers to pass a short-term funding extension before finally compromising on a long-term deal earlier this week. 

House Democratic lawmakers from across Ohio today sent a letter to Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose seeking information from his office about the impact of moving the 2020 presidential primary from March 10 to March 17, St. Patrick’s Day. See the letter below.

State Rep. Jessica E. Miranda (D-Forest Park) today announced JobsOhio and regional partner REDI Cincinnati recently approved a 2.211 percent, nine-year Job Creation Tax Credit for Belcan LLC in Cincinnati.

“JobsOhio and REDI Cincinnati’s Job Creation Tax Credit program has shown to be the gift that keeps on giving,” said Miranda. “Economic development opportunities like these help to build a brighter future for the people of District 28. I am excited to see what the future holds for Belcan LLC, and look forward to more high quality jobs coming to my district.”

State Rep. Jessica E. Miranda (D-Forest Park) last Friday held a community meeting with Mayors in the cities and villages of House District 28 in an effort to create transparency and open communication between elected officials in the state and local community and their constituents.

State Rep. Jessica E. Miranda (D-Forest Park) announced Wednesday that four additional local businesses have received a total of $12,135,000 in grant funding from JobsOhio, Ohio’s statewide and private economic development company, and regional partner REDI Cincinnati.

Ohio House Democratic lawmakers today announced a number of proposals, including safe storage, red-flag and background check laws, commonsense measures they say will better keep kids and communities safe. The package comes amid debate on House Bill (HB) 178, controversial legislation Democrats say is a solution in search of a problem.

State Rep. Jessica E. Miranda (D-Forest Park) announced this week the release of a $3,576,000 grant from the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) to the Reading Community City School District.

“I am excited that Reading Community City School district will receive this essential funding to help improve the quality of academics in the district,” said Miranda. “The state has made a good faith effort to promote education and ensure that our children are given opportunity to succeed. I applaud the OFCC for awarding this grant to Reading Community Schools and for the high priority they have set for education in my district and across Ohio.”

State Rep. Jessica E. Miranda (D-Forest Park) today announced the release of $300,000 in grant project funding to local businesses Magna Machines and Faxon Machining from JobsOhio, Ohio’s statewide and private economic development company, and regional partner REDI Cincinnati.

“I am excited for the all the investment coming to Forest Park,” said Miranda. “Successful and unique companies like these are crucial for the future of the city of Forest Park and the Cincinnati region. It is important to recognize and commend efforts that support local economic development. I am excited to see what the future holds for Magna Machine and Faxon Machining, and look forward to more high quality jobs coming to my district.”

State Rep. Jessica E. Miranda (D-Forest Park) announced her appointment this week to the Ohio House Insurance Committee, where she will help shape and refine insurance policy during the 133^rd General Assembly.

“I am honored and eager to use my background as an insurance agent to address the issues that impact everyday citizens in Ohio,” said Miranda. “From working through the logistics of medical and family leave to pushing back against archaic and restrictive efforts to restrict access to reproductive services, I am looking forward to getting started.”

State Reps. Brigid Kelly (D-Cincinnati) and Jessica Miranda (D-Forest Park) this week introduced the Child Access Prevention law in the Ohio House, commonsense gun safety legislation to ensure firearms are stored safely and securely out of the reach of minors.