Lauren McNally News

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced an award of $188,525 to the Village of Healing operating in Mahoning County coming from the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) and the Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY). 

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Jessica E. Miranda (D-Forest Park) and Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today introduced House Bill (HB) 444, legislation to ensure that ratepayers are not burdened with the cost of their public utility provider's lobbying expenses by enacting substantial penalties should a utility violate the law and requiring robust disclosure of political spending.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced a total of $2,288,923.43 in state funding for West Branch Local School District and Columbiana County as part of the Ohio Career Technical Education Equipment Grant Program. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced $6,091,917 for Eastern Gateway Community College (EGCC) in advance disbursement of EGCC’s State Share of Instruction (SSI) with prior approval for all expenses from the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE).

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced that the Youngstown Armory will be included in the state’s upgrade plans for some of its National Guard facilities. The state is investing $106,526.70 to upgrade and install LED lighting for safety, security, and energy savings for three Ohio Army National Guard facilities, the Youngstown Armory, Alliance Armory, and Green Readiness Center.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today honors Black History Month and the contributions Black Ohioans have made to our state. 

COLUMBUS- State Rep Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today issued guidance to elected officials, government and school administrators, and community leaders, urging them to notify local families about the upcoming deadlines related to the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program, specifically, P-EBT cards that were issued in a child’s name.

COLUMBUS – State Rep Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today introduced House Bill (HB) 422, legislation adding unpaid interns to the employment portions of the Ohio Civil Rights Law, thereby giving them the same legal protections against discrimination in employment and the workplace as paid employees.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced the awarding of $274,485 in state funds from the Multi-Agency Radio Communications System (MARCS) Grant Program to offset costs for the purchase of systems, equipment, and/or services that are a part of, integrated into, or otherwise interoperable with MARCS in multiple fire departments in Ohio’s 59th district.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced $199,149.18 for Youngstown’s COMPASS Family and Community Services as part of the Direct Services for Victims of Human Trafficking Grant Program.