Lauren McNally News

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) and Meridian HealthCare Monday announced that the Ohio Controlling Board approved $1M in funding for Meridian HealthCare renovations to extend the program space to 26,094 square feet. Additionally, they will be building an in-house pharmacy for easier access to patient care. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) awarded the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office $32,450.33 in Marine Patrol Assistance Grants. These grants were awarded to police and sheriff departments on Lake Erie and the Ohio River to enhance on-the-water safety efforts and help local partners better serve Ohioans on the water. This grant will support local agencies who keep waterways safe and welcoming. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced that the Ohio Controlling Board approved $85,883.51 in funding to Youngstown State University (YSU) to purchase Portable Measurement Tools Learning System, a UV 3D printer, and Virtual Welding equipment.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) Wednesday released the following statement after Wednesday’s Ballot Board meeting that advanced the Citizens for Property Tax Reform’s proposed constitutional amendment to abolish property taxes in Ohio:

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) and Brian Lampton (R-Beavercreek) Monday announced the introduction of a new piece of bipartisan legislation meant to bring awareness of programs for veterans, allowing certain employers to display an informational poster regarding benefits and services offered for veterans. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced that the Mahoning Valley Sheriff’s Office has received $300K in grant funding from the RecoveryOhio Law Enforcement Fund. This program is meant to support local drug task forces and aid in their work to disrupt the drug trade and promote substance use awareness, prevention, and recovery. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today released the following statement concerning Issue 2’s resounding passage by Ohio’s voters:

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced that the Ohio Controlling Board approved $315,205 for construction services at the Ohio State Penitentiary.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced that the Ohio Controlling Board approved $876,366.90 in funding to Youngstown State University (YSU) for an IT infrastructure project. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) and members of Communications Workers of America Union (CWA) hosted a press conference at the Statehouse to share important updates to the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program.  The Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provided nearly $800M in federal grants to provide Ohio the opportunity to build broadband infrastructure and help decrease the digital divide across the state. Currently, 15% of Ohioans do not have access to the internet.