Terrence Upchurch News
COLUMBUS - State Rep. Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland) today announced that the Controlling Board has approved $1.2M under the Department of Children & Youth with the aim of combating infant mortality. The funds will be used in partnership with the non-profit organization Cribs for Kids which will provide eligible parents education on the importance of and how to practice safe sleep with their infant. Cribs for Kids will also furnish parents a product to allow them to put their baby to sleep safely and assist with practice safe sleep.
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COLUMBUS, OH — State Representatives Gayle Manning (R-Avon) and Kellie Deeter (R-Norwalk) today introduced Amanda Dean’s Law, legislation that would increase criminal penalties to ensure accountability, protect human dignity, and provide justice for victims’ families.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS - State Rep. Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland) today announced the passage of House Bill (HB) 2, the state's biennial state capital budget, in both the Ohio House of Representatives & Senate.
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COLUMBUS, OH — State Representatives Gayle Manning (R-Avon) and Kellie Deeter (R-Norwalk) today introduced Amanda Dean’s Law, legislation that would increase criminal penalties to ensure accountability, protect human dignity, and provide justice for victims’ families.
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COLUMBUS – State Rep. Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland), president of the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus (OLBC) along with other members of the House and Senate Democrats, hosted a Juneteenth press conference today highlighting systemic issues the caucus is currently addressing through legislation.
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State Representative Heidi Workman (R–Rootstown) today introduced House Bill 650 to establish the Frontier Technologies and Quantum Computing Commission, a bipartisan effort aimed at preparing Ohio for the rapid advancement of emerging technologies with significant economic, ethical, and security implications.
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COLUMBUS – State Rep. Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland) Wednesday following Governor Mike DeWine’s State of the State address that too many Ohioans find themselves living in a state they believe is headed in the wrong direction. House Democrats are committed to creating a better and brighter future for all Ohioans by continuing the fight to put people first.
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State Representative Meredith Craig (R-Smithville) announced today that the OneOhio Recovery Foundation has launched a new statewide round of opioid settlement grant funding, making up to $45.7 million available to support prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts across Ohio.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS– Ohio Legislative Black Caucus (OLBC) President Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland) today mourns the passing of former State Representative and State Senator C.J. Prentiss, a dedicated public servant known for her diligent work ethic and strong commitment to Ohio’s underserved communities.
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