Richard D. Brown News

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Richard Brown (D-Canal Winchester) today denounces the passage of the veto override for House Bill (HB) 68, anti-trans legislation, and DeWine’s proposed care restrictions on gender affirming care.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Richard Brown (D-Canal Winchester) today called Governor Mike DeWine’s decision to veto the discriminatory House Bill (HB) 68 a much-needed sign of support for Ohio’s LGBTQ+ children and the community overall, as well as parental rights.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Richard Brown (D-Canal Winchester) announced that the Controlling Board approved the release of more than $1.7M in capital funds for the continued renovations and improvements to Rickenbacker Army National Guard Base. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Richard D. Brown (D-Canal Winchester) announced that House Bill (HB) 305, his bipartisan bill with joint-sponsor Rep. Brian Stewart (R-Ashville), which would require that the Clerks of Courts of Common Pleas, Municipal Courts, and County Courts permit electronic filing of court pleadings and documentations, has passed the Ohio House of Representatives.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Richard Brown (D-Canal Winchester) today announced that he has been appointed to the Ohio Juvenile Justice Working Group. The group will review and offer recommendations on a wide range of topics including, but not limited to, youth safety, education, reentry support, and health and mental health services.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Richard Brown (D-Canal Winchester) today released the following statement regarding Issue 1’s resounding passage by Ohio’s voters:

COLUMBUS– State Rep. Richard Brown (D-Canal Winchester) today gave sponsor testimony in the Senate Health Committee on House Bill (HB) 47. The bill will require automated external defibrillators (AED) to be placed in each public school, chartered non-public school, community schools, STEM schools, college-prep boarding schools, and certain municipally owned and operated public recreational facilities in Ohio.

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Richard Brown (D-Canal Winchester) today announced that he is in support of the Stand Up Strike and all United Auto Workers (UAW) union members.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Richard D. Brown (D-Canal Winchester) yesterday praised the citizens of Ohio for their overwhelming support in defeating Issue 1 during the August 8th Special Election.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Richard Brown (D- Canal Winchester) today released the following statement regarding a new OhioHealth facility being  constructed in Canal Winchester.