Lauren McNally News

COLUMBUS—State Representatives Johnathan Newman (R-Troy) and Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester) yesterday held a press conference on new legislation to ensure women have timely access to information on Abortion Pill Reversal Treatment, empowering them to make fully informed decisions about their future and health. 

COLUMBUS, OH — State Representative Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester) this week testified in the House Judiciary Committee in favor of House Bill 459, ‘Katelyn’s Law,’ legislation aimed at strengthening accountability for those who conceal human remains.

COLUMBUS, OH — State Representative Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester) today announced the Ohio Tax Credit Authority’s approval of a major economic development project in West Chester Township, a significant investment that will create hundreds of new jobs and strengthen Butler County’s manufacturing base.

(COLUMBUS, OH) –State Representatives Tim Barhorst (R-Fort Loramie) and Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester) have introduced House Bill 629 – The Pharmacist Prescribing Authority Act – legislation that works to update Ohio law to expand the scope of practice for licensed pharmacists.

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown)  and Tristan Rader (D-Lakewood) Wednesday provided sponsor testimony in the House Energy Committee on House Bill (HB) 467, a bill banning public utilities from rate recovery for political expenditures, requiring greater political expenditure reporting, and fining utilities for violations. It is clear Ohio’s current regulatory framework has not worked in preventing previous violations which amounted to millions in illicit contributions. This bill’s goal is to change that, to be a guardrail and protect consumers from unnecessary riders and tariffs on their utility bills.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced that the Ohio Controlling Board this week approved two items under the Department of Development’s Ohio Housing Trust Fund for a combined $22M to combat homelessness in Ohio. 

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) and Michele Grim (D-Toledo) today introduced two new bills focused on protecting children in the entertainment industry: the Child Performer Protection Act and the Kid Influencer Protection Act. Both of these bills are meant to protect children in the entertainment industry, by making sure they have the support they need and are being compensated for their time and labor.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced that the Ohio Controlling Board has approved $144,031.04 for the Ohio State Penitentiary. 

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today sent a letter to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) demanding to know why years of red flags from SOBE Thermal LLC didn’t result in more proactive oversight of the utility. 

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced that GSP Land Holdings of North Jackson has been awarded a $500,000 Site Inventory Program (OSIP) grant from JobsOhio to support the construction of a new 25,000-square-foot industrial spec building on Silica Road in Austintown. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today shared resources for those affected by the SOBE Thermal Energy Systems LLC. SOBE’s assets were repossessed and 27 downtown buildings, including two buildings with 90 residents, lost heating, cooling, and hot water. While local officials, the receiver, PUCO, and others are working on a long-term solution to this issue, Rep. McNally wanted to share resources with those affected by this issue.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced that The Butler Institute of American Art has been awarded $103,939 from the Ohio Arts Council (OAC)  and the America 250 Commission. 

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced that Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries Inc. will receive $500,000 to provide general job readiness and industry specific workforce training for those in recovery. 

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) and Tristan Rader (D-Lakewood) Monday introduced two new bills concerning public utilities. One bill is to designate Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) and Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) vehicles as emergency vehicles in certain emergency situations. The other is to protect public utility customers from political expenditures.