Tavia Galonski News

State Representative Tavia Galonski (D-Akron) Monday announced the approval of funds by the state Controlling Board to further aid Ohio’s response to the health and economic hardships caused by the pandemic, as well as programs addressing homelessness and foster care.

COLUMBUS—Rep. Tavia Galonski (D-Akron) today voted in favor of the Fair School Funding Plan, House Bill (HB) 305, bipartisan legislation sponsored by Rep. John Patterson (D-Jefferson) that would transform the way Ohio’s schools are funded. Democratic lawmakers have long fought to reform the state’s school funding formula, which the Ohio Supreme Court has found unconstitutional four times, beginning with the DeRolph decision in 1997.

COLUMBUS—Rep. Tavia Galonski (D-Akron), Chair of the Ohio Democratic Women’s Legislative Caucus (ODWLC),  issued a statement today condemning the House passage of Senate Bill (SB) 27, which would require abortion facilities to use cremation or internment for the disposition of fetal remains following a surgical abortion. 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Tavia Galonski (D-Akron) and House Democrats Monday announced the approval of funds by the state Controlling Board to further aid Ohio’s response to the health and economic hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rep. Tavia Galonski (D-Akron) today sent a letter calling on Governor Mike DeWine to veto Senate Bill (SB) 311, legislation Democrats say will slow the state’s coronavirus response, ultimately leading to more deaths and further destabilizing Ohio’s economy. Statehouse Republicans fast tracked SB 311 last week, voting along party lines to pass the controversial bill that would strip executive power from the state’s Health Director during public health crises. The bill now awaits the governor’s signature.

COLUMBUS – Today, State Rep. Tavia Galonski (D-Akron) announced that open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has started. Ohioans have until Dec. 15, 2020 to apply, and health insurance coverage will begin Jan. 1, 2021.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Tavia Galonski (D-Akron) today issued a statement following the Wednesday evening address from Governor Mike DeWine.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Tavia Galonski (D-Akron) and House Democrats Monday announced the approval of funds by the state Controlling Board to further aid Ohio’s response to the health and economic hardships caused by the pandemic, as well as programs addressing mental health and homeless crises.

COLUMBUS –Following another record-shattering day of COVID-19 cases in Ohio, State Rep. Tavia Galonski (D-Akron) issued a statement today calling for Gov. Mike DeWine to appoint a state health director immediately. Today marks the 141^th day Ohio has been without a state health director following the June 11^th resignation of Dr. Amy Acton.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Tavia Galonski (D-Akron) issued a statement Thursday following the news that Ohio reported 3,590 new COVID-19 cases over the last 24 hours, yet another new record. This marks the first time Ohio has seen an increase of over 3,000 new cases in a 24 hour period. The previous daily record was set on Saturday, with 2,858 new cases that day.