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Proposed Budget Fails to Address Needs of Everyday Ohioans, Attacks Funding for Public Schools, Libraries

COLUMBUS – Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) and State Rep. Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Westlake) today released the following statements concerning the substitute bill introduced Tuesday to House Bill (HB) 96, the biennial operating budget bill of the 136th General Assembly:

 
 
The Higher Education Destruction Act was signed into law Friday
March 28, 2025
DeWine's Legacy Will Be Destruction of Ohio's Academic Freedoms, Economic Growth, Future of Workers' Rights

COLUMBUS – Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) and State Rep. Beryl Brown Piccolantonio (D-Gahanna) today released the following statements concerning Governor Mike DeWine’s harmful decision to sign Senate Bill (SB) 1 into law rather then listen to the overwhelming number of workers, students, teachers, and parents who called on him to veto the dangerous bill:

 
 
Ohio Democrats Request Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Reject Ohio's Medicaid Work Requirement Federal Waiver Application

COLUMBUS - Ohio Democrats today sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Acting Administrator Stephanie Carlton urging them to reject Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) request for Group VIII Section 1115 Demonstration Waiver from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). 

 
 
House Democrats Call on Governor DeWine to Veto Anti-Economic, Anti-Workers' Rights Senate Bill 1

COLUMBUS — The Ohio House Democratic Caucus today sent a letter to Governor Mike DeWine respectfully requesting he veto Senate Bill (SB) 1, the Higher Education Destruction Act.

 

 
 
Legislative Leaders Call for a More Responsible and Transparent Approach to Browns Stadium Legislation

COLUMBUS — State Reps. Dani Isaacsohn (D-Cincinnati), Dontavius Jarrells (D-Columbus), and Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland) today united in calling for a pause on a proposed stadium financing plan that could cost Ohio taxpayers more than $1B over the next three decades. A letter to Finance Committee Chair Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) and Arts, Athletics, and Tourism Committee Chair Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) demanded greater transparency, additional hearings, and public accountability before any deal moves forward.

 
 
Ohio Legislative Black Caucus Calls for Governor DeWine to Veto SB 1

COLUMBUS-  Today, The Ohio Legislative Black Caucus (OLBC) President State Rep. Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland) and fellow members of the OLBC held a press conference urging Governor DeWine to veto Senate Bill (SB) 1, the Higher Education Destruction Act. The caucus voiced concerns about the harmful impact the legislation will have on Ohio’s future, students, and workforce. 

 
 
Rep. Tims, Sen. Blackshear Call on Governor DeWine to Line-Item Veto HB 54 Over Greater Dayton RTA Concerns

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Desiree Tims (D-Dayton) and State Sen. Willis E. Blackshear Jr. (D-Dayton) today sent a letter to Governor Mike DeWine respectfully requesting he line-item veto specific provisions in House Bill (HB) 54, the Ohio Transportation Budget, that specifically targets the Greater Dayton RTA and would require it to enter into a contract with local law enforcement for safety services. The Greater Dayton RTA already contracts with local law enforcement at one of its most prominent transfer hubs.

 
 
Republicans Prioritize Censorship, Discrimination Over Freedoms, Economic Growth with SB 1's Passage

COLUMBUS – Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) and State Rep. Beryl Brown Piccolantonio (D-Gahanna) today responded to the House passage of Senate Bill (SB) 1, the Higher Education Destruction Act: 

 
 
House Democrats Celebrate Women's History Month, Highlight Ongoing Fight for Equality

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Munira Abdullahi (D-Columbus), president of the House Democratic Women's Caucus and several other women of the Ohio Democratic Caucus Tuesday held a press conference honoring Women’s History Month. Each member highlighted legislative priorities Democrats are fighting for that empower and support women across Ohio. 

 
 
Ranking Member Brown Piccolantonio Statement as Hundreds of Ohioans denounce Senate Bill 1's Attacks on Higher Education

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Beryl Brown Piccolantonio (D-Gahanna) today issued the following statement concerning Tuesday’s House Workforce and Higher Education Committee second hearing on Senate Bill (SB) 1:  

 
 
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