COLUMBUS – Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) and State Representative Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland) today released the following statements regarding the Ohio Supreme Court’s ruling, mostly upholding misleading Issue 1 ballot language authored by Republican politicians:
Read Full Story : House Democrats Respond to Flawed Issue 1 Supreme Court Ruling Mon, Sep 16, 2024COLUMBUS — State Rep. Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland) and State Senator Paula Hicks-Hudson (D-Toledo) Wednesday submitted a filing with the Ohio Supreme Court detailing the alleged legal malpractice of Attorney General Dave Yost and overtly partisan behavior of the Ballot Board chair Secretary of State Frank LaRose concerning each party’s conduct with the Citizens Not Politicians legal matter.
Read Full Story : Minority Ballot Board Members Ask Ohio Supreme Court to Rectify Republicans' Conflict of Interest in Citizens Not Politicians Case Thu, Aug 29, 2024COLUMBUS — House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) and Senate Democratic Leader Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) today sent a letter to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost detailing his blatant disregard for the legal rights of the minority members of the Ohio Ballot Board— Rep. Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland) and Senator Paula Hicks-Hudson (D-Toledo) —who broke with the majority of Ballot Board members and voted against Secretary of State Frank LaRose’s deceptive and misleading ballot summary language for the Citizens Not Politicians constitutional amendment, Issue 1.
Read Full Story : Dave Yost Ignores Democrats' Legal Rights in Ethically Questionable Proceedings on Ballot Board Lawsuit Tue, Aug 27, 2024COLUMBUS – State Rep. Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland) Monday announced that the Controlling Board has approved over $1.9M in funding for several capital budget projects.
Read Full Story : Rep. Upchurch Announces Release of Over $1.9M in Capital Budget Funding Across Cleveland Tue, Aug 20, 2024COLUMBUS — House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) and State Rep. Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland) today released the following statements after Friday’s Ballot Board meeting, where Republicans passed ballot language that intends to deceive and mislead voters on the Citizens Not Politicians anti-gerrymandering amendment:
Read Full Story : Ballot Board's Political Theater on Citizens Not Politicians Amendment Language Intentionally Deceives, Misleads Ohio Voters Fri, Aug 16, 2024COLUMBUS - 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.
Read Full Story : Rep. Upchurch Announces $1.2M for Department of Children & Youth for Cribs for Kids, Combat Infant Mortality Mon, Jul 8, 2024COLUMBUS - 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.
Read Full Story : Rep. Upchurch Announces Passage of Final State Capital Budget, Securing Transformative Community Investments in Cuyahoga County Wed, Jun 26, 2024
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.
Read Full Story : Rep. Upchurch Hosts Ohio Legislative Black Caucus Juneteenth Press Conference Tue, Jun 11, 2024
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.
Read Full Story : Rep. Upchurch Says Real State of the State is Ohio is Falling Behind, Putting People First Key to Better and Brighter Future Wed, Apr 10, 2024COLUMBUS– 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.
Read Full Story : Rep. Upchurch Mourns the Passing of Former Ohio State Senator C.J. Prentiss Wed, Apr 3, 2024