Mary Lightbody News

State Rep. Mary Lightbody (D-Westerville) released the following statement regarding the Ohio House passage of House Bill (HB) 283 to alter the use of handheld electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle.

State Rep. Mary Lightbody (D-Westerville) announced that the Jefferson Township Fire Department will receive $74,700 from Democrats’ American Rescue Plan to support the wellness and staffing needs of Ohio’s first responders.

On the 70th anniversary of the most damaging Cuyahoga River fire in Ohio history, State Rep. Mary Lightbody (D-Westerville) called for action on her legislation to continue protecting Ohio’s water.

State Rep. Mary Lightbody (D-Westerville) announced that the State Controlling Board approved $15 million from Democrats’ American Rescue Plan Act to support foodbanks across Ohio.

State Rep. Mary Lightbody (D-Westerville) announced today that the State Controlling Board approved new funding for programs in Ohio.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Mary Lightbody (D-Westerville) issued a statement after a Hamilton County judge temporarily blocked Ohio’s six-week abortion ban for 14 days. The ruling immediately restored the ability to access abortion care through 22 weeks. 

COLUMBUS— Representative Mary Lightbody (D-Westerville) released the following statement after the Columbus Education Association (CEA) voted on Sunday to ratify a contract with Columbus City Schools, ending the contract dispute and getting students back in the classroom.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Mary Lightbody (D-Westerville) announced that on Monday the State Controlling Board approved over $146 million to the Department of Development to continue administering the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) as well as provide economic relief. 

COLUMBUS– The Ohio Democratic Women’s Legislative Caucus (ODWLC) today issued a statement after the injunction against Senate Bill 23 (133rd General Assembly) was dissolved. 

COLUMBUS- Today, State Rep. Mary Lightbody (D-Westerville) issued a statement after the recent news that the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) pension fund lost an estimated $3 billion in investments for the fiscal year ending June 30.