Michael J. Skindell News

Ohio House Democrats today call the passage of the $13.5 billion Ohio Transportation Budget (HB 23) by the House of Representatives an intricate plan for the future that will create jobs and help grow Ohio’s economy. It passed with unanimous Democratic Caucus support. 

Today, Cleveland area state legislators sent a letter to the executive director of the Cleveland International Film Festival and the CEO of Playhouse Square in support of the hard workers of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 160.

Rep. Skindell, along with members of the Ohio House Democratic Caucus, today sent a letter to the Ohio House Finance Committee and the Ohio House Transportation Subcommittee of Finance suggesting a series of amendments to the State Transportation Budget following the tragic events in East Palestine.

State Reps. Michael Skindell (D-Lakewood) and Dani Isaacsohn (D-Cincinnati) today introduced legislation to strengthen the State’s Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), making it partially refundable.

Today, State Rep. Michael Skindell (D-Lakewood) issued a statement after the Ohio State School Board of Education voted in favor of a resolution that urges local school districts to disregard a new federal rule requiring schools to investigate claims of discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

Today, State Rep. Michael J. Skindell (D-Lakewood) submitted a letter to Ohio House Speaker Robert Cupp protesting the divisive and offensive prayer which opened the Ohio House session on Thursday, Dec. 1.  

COLUMBUS– Today, State Rep. Michael J. Skindell (D– Lakewood) issued a statement opposing State Issue 2 regarding voting qualifications. 

COLUMBUS– State Rep. Michael J. Skindell (D-Lakewood) today issued a statement after the Supreme Court’s conservative majority struck down Roe v. Wade, which established the right to access safe and legal abortion care in the United States.

COLUMBUS– Yesterday, State Rep. Michael J. Skindell (D-Lakewood) introduced House Bill (HB) 641, pro-voter legislation that would allow Ohio voters to join a permanent absentee voter list. Registered Ohio voters who opt to be on the permanent absentee voter list would automatically be mailed an absentee ballot application prior to the beginning of early voting for every election. 

COLUMBUS– State Reps. Michael J. Skindell (D- Lakewood) and Catherine D. Ingram (D-Cincinnati) today announced the introduction of House Bill (HB) 637, legislation designed to increase patient safety by setting limits on the number of patients a registered nurse (RN) may care for at one time.