Representative Stephanie D. Howse - District 11

Rep. Stephanie Howse (D-Cleveland) announced that the state Controlling Board approved several items of note this week, including the allocation of more than $19 billion to be distributed over the next two years to support education in Ohio under the new Fair School Funding formula.

COLUMBUS— State Reps. Stephanie Howse (D-Cleveland) and Paula Hicks-Hudson (D-Toledo) today introduced legislation to implement a statewide Loving Cities Index, a tool and framework that provides a comprehensive analysis of local systems of love and support in order to address racial disparities in learning outcomes and provide better opportunities for brighter futures. The Index framework draws from communities and a large body of evidence-based research to identify 25 indicators that represent the supports needed for students to have the opportunity to learn and achieve academic and economic success. Each indicator reflects key city policies and practices needed to provide all children with care, stability, commitment, and capacity.

Rep. Stephanie Howse (D-Cleveland) issued a statement following the passage of the state budget, House Bill 110. Democrats expressed concerns about a number of provisions within the bill, including a more than $1.64 billion tax giveaway to largely benefit the wealthiest Ohioans and an increase in funding for the state’s EdChoice Voucher Program, which undermines public education in Ohio.

COLUMBUS— State Reps. Stephanie Howse (D-Cleveland) and Erica C. Crawley (D-Columbus) yesterday provided sponsor testimony before the State and Local Government Committee for House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 6, House Democratic priority legislation to declare racism a public health crisis. Previously introduced in the 133rd GA, HCR 6 provides meaningful action steps to address racial health disparities and begin to dismantle systemic racism in Ohio.