Representative Mary Lightbody - District 19

COLUMBUS– State Rep. Mary Lightbody (D-Westerville) announced that monthly Child Tax Credit payments will be dispersed starting July 15. The American Rescue Plan increased the Child Tax Credit up to $3,000 per year, or $250 per month, for families whose children are between 6-17 years old and up to $3,600 per year, or $300 per month,  for families with children under 6 years old. Most families will automatically receive monthly payments without having to take any action.

COLUMBUS— Rep. Mary Lightbody (D-Westerville) issued a statement following the announcement that Ohioans who were overpaid unemployment benefits during the coronavirus pandemic will be eligible for a waiver to avoid costly repayments. Ohioans who saw their benefits stolen by scammers will also be eligible for replacement payments.

COLUMBUS—Rep. Mary Lightbody (D-Westerville) issued a statement Wednesday following the passage of the state budget, House Bill 110, which included the Fair School Funding Plan, an improved public school funding formula that better addresses the needs of Ohio students, teachers and communities, as well as $250 million for broadband development in underserved areas

State Rep. Mary Lightbody (D-Westerville) today announced the Ohio House passage of House Bill (HB) 95, which would ease the transition to the next generation of Ohio farmers by establishing a tax credit to assist beginner farmers in the transfer of land, equipment, and other agricultural assets.