Lauren McNally News

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today responded to the House passage of Senate Bill (SB) 1, the Higher Education Destruction Act: 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today responded to Governor DeWine’s State of the State address:

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) and Monica Robb Blasdel (R-Columbiana) have been selected as Ohio’s elected women leaders to receive the prestigious Elected Women of Excellence Award from the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL). This distinguished award recognizes women in public office who have worked tirelessly to serve their communities, champion important issues, and break down barriers in government.

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Erika White (D-Springfield Township) and Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) Tuesday hosted a press conference for The Clock Kids Out Act, which is intended to protect children from entering the workforce prematurely.

COLUMBUS — State Reps. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) and Crystal Lett (D-Columbus) today announced the reintroduction of the Thriving Families Tax Credit, legislation allowing Ohio’s middle and low-income families to keep more of what they earn.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced that Youngstown has been chosen as the site for the state’s 4th and final Innovation Hub. Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Tressel and Director of Development Lydia Mihalik made the announcement at an event in downtown Youngstown. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today helped pass the bipartisan Ohio Transportation Budget (House Bill 54) through the Ohio House of Representatives. The budget’s appropriation of $11.5B is a significant investment into the future of Ohio jobs, connecting the workforce to the worksite, and the bill will improve roads, bridges, and transit systems across Ohio.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today joined the Ohio House Democratic Caucus in sending a letter to Governor Mike DeWine and Attorney General Dave Yost urging them to not appeal Franklin County Common Pleas Court Judge Michael Holbrook’s ruling that the governor violated a statue in 2021 when he refused to accept $900M in federal unemployment during the pandemic. The ruling, if not appealed by the attorney general and if the funds are distributed by the governor, means 300K Ohio families will be eligible for meaningful financial support.

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) and Munira Abdullahi (D-Columbus) today introduced House Bill (HB) 63, the Safe Stops Act: Preventing Human Trafficking on Our Roads. This legislation would require the maintenance of security cameras at rest areas which the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has jurisdiction.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced the awarding of $112,000 in state funds for the YWCA Mahoning Valley in Ohio’s 58th District from the Supportive Housing Program, a program helping nonprofit and local government agencies provide supportive services and housing to individuals and families experiencing homelessness.