Munira Abdullahi News

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Christine Cockley (D-Columbus) and Munira Abdullahi (D-Columbus) last week introduced House Bill (HB) 239, legislation to designate the second week of April as ‘National Library Week’. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Munira Abdullahi (D-Columbus) today voted “NO” on the Republican state operating budget, House Bill (HB) 96, because it arbitrarily and recklessly slashes critical state funding areas while failing to benefit everyday Ohioans. Rather than provide real and meaningful support to Ohio’s citizens, House Republicans chose to dismantle the constitutional and bipartisan fair school funding formula, dump more taxpayer money into vouchers for charter non-public and private schools that benefit the wealthiest Ohioans, and authorize a $600M handout to billionaires to build a new Browns stadium outside of Cleveland amidst opposition by local leaders.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Munira Abdullahi (D-Columbus), president of the House Democratic Women's Caucus and several other women of the Ohio Democratic Caucus Tuesday held a press conference honoring Women’s History Month. Each member highlighted legislative priorities Democrats are fighting for that empower and support women across Ohio. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Munira Abdullahi (D-Columbus) today responded to Governor DeWine’s State of the State address:

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Munira Abdullahi (D-Columbus), the first Muslim, Somali Representative to be elected into the Ohio House hosted the 3rd Annual Iftar Dinner at the Ohio Statehouse. The event celebrated the fast-breaking evening meal, called Iftar, during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Rep. Munira started this annual statehouse tradition in 2023. Guests of all backgrounds attended this year’s celebration. 

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) and Munira Abdullahi (D-Columbus) today introduced House Bill (HB) 63, the Safe Stops Act: Preventing Human Trafficking on Our Roads. This legislation would require the maintenance of security cameras at rest areas which the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has jurisdiction.

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Ismail Mohamed (D-Columbus), Munira Abdullahi (D-Columbus), Anita Somani (D-Dublin), and Cecil Thomas (D- Cincinnati) today held a press conference at the Ohio Statehouse with community advocates, reaffirming their support for Ohio’s immigrant population and condemning the harmful attacks made by the federal administration and state legislation. 

COLUMBUS - State Reps. Cecil Thomas (D- Cincinnati) and Munira Abdullahi (D-Columbus) Wednesday announced they have introduced a House Concurrent Resolution condemning President Donald Trump’s issuance of pardons and commutations for approximately 1.5K individuals convicted in connection with the January 6th insurrection on the U.S. Capitol, including those who committed violent acts against law enforcement officers.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Munira Abdullahi (D-Columbus) today released a statement rejecting the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Columbus.

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Democratic Women’s Legislative Caucus (ODWLC) Wednesday announced its leadership team for the 136th General Assembly.