Jodi Whitted News

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Jodi Whitted (D-Madeira) today condemned the passage of House Bill (HB) 8, Ohio’s version of the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill. The law passed 57-31 late Wednesday night, requires public schools to notify parents about any matters concerning a student’s mental health, emotional well-being, or requests related to gender identity.  

COLUMBUS — State Reps. Jodi Whitted (D-Madeira) and Rachel Baker (D- Cincinnati) today announced a new bill that establishes a grant program for social work students. House Bill (HB) 675 would grant $20K to individual students who are completing their internships. While these internships are required for students to complete while pursuing their degrees, most of these internships are not paid or underpaid. HB 675 aims to give hard working students some financial relief. 

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Jodi Whitted (D-Madeira) today announced that the Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) has released 2023-2024 School Report Card data. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Jodi Whitted (D-Madeira) today released the following statement praising President Joe Biden’s leadership following his decision to not seek reelection:

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Jodi Whitted (D-Madeira) and her fellow joint sponsor Rep. Anita Somani (D-Dublin) introduced the Marriage Equality Act on Wednesday. The bill would provide clear legal protections for same-sex and interracial marriages in Ohio, giving them the same rights and benefits as other married couples.

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Jodi Whitted (D-Madeira) today announced the passage of House Bill (HB) 2, the state's biennial state capital budget, in both the Ohio House of Representatives & Senate. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Jodi Whitted (D-Madeira) today commends the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on access to the abortion pill mifepristone, which has been used by more than five million people in the United States.

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Jodi Whitted (D-Madeira) today announced that the Controlling Board has approved the release of $4.75M to the University of Cincinnati Blue Ash Campus’ Muntz Hall renovations. Muntz Hall is the principal academic and student service facility and houses the library, student study commons, most of the administrative functions, the majority of the general-purpose classrooms, teaching labs, faculty offices, the only dining operation, and the original campus auditorium.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Jodi Whitted (D-Madeira) today recognizes Pride Month and Ohio’s LGBTQ+ vibrant and diverse community. House Democrats are committed to putting people first by opposing anti-LGTBQ+ legislation and supporting marginalized communities.

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Jodi Whitted (D-Madeira) today released the following statement following the passage of the undemocratic House Bill 1 through the Ohio House of Representatives: