Democrats reject attacks on our Freedom to Vote
COLUMBUS— House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) and Rep. Richard D. Brown (D-Canal Winchester) commend the decision to postpone action on HB 294 and pledge to push back against all attacks on our freedom to vote.
Democrats assemble a diverse team that promises to fight for the freedoms of all Ohioans
The Ohio House Democratic Caucus this evening announced its new leadership team for the 135th General Assembly.
Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) today applauds the decision to postpone the House Republicans’ anti-transgender legislation.
Today, House Democratic Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) and Rep. Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Cleveland) condemned a proposed resolution by Secretary of State Frank LaRose and Rep. Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) that would make it harder for Ohioans to amend the constitution.
Bill Protects Ohio Property Owners from Bearing Responsibility of Delinquent Payments
COLUMBUS – State Representatives Mark Johnson (R-Chillicothe) and Riordan McClain (R-Upper Sandusky) are pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives yesterday passed House Bill 92, legislation to restore fairness and accountability for unpaid water and sewer bills owed to a municipal utility.
Democrats look forward to working across the aisle to pass meaningful bipartisan bills, but warn against waging culture wars during session
House Democratic Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington), Rep. Thomas West (D-Canton), Rep. Dontavius Jarrells (D-Columbus) and Rep. Jessica E. Miranda (D-Forest Park) held a news conference at the Ohio Statehouse where they detailed the caucus’ top priorities ahead of the 134th General Assembly lame duck session.
Republican legislation increases costs, financial strain for seniors
The Ohio House Democratic Caucus highlighted legislation to counter rising costs and ensure older Ohioans on fixed incomes have economic security.
Ranking member of the Ohio House Health Committee Rep. Beth Liston (D-Dublin) issued a statement condemning inaccurate and harmful comments regarding maternal mortality made by Republican Rep. Bill Dean (R-Xenia).
Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington), co-chair of the Ohio Black Maternal Health Caucus (OBMHC) Rep. Catherine Ingram (D-Cincinnati), and ranking member of the House Health Committee Rep. Beth Liston (D-Dublin) sent a letter to Attorney General Dave Yost asking him to reveal how he will advise state officials and healthcare providers to apply the “medical emergency” exception in Senate Bill (SB) 23 if Ohio’s six-week abortion ban is reinstated.
Ask Attorney General for healthcare funding requests, include abortion care
State Reps. Michele Lepore-Hagan (D-Youngstown) and Tavia Galonski (D-Akron) today issued a letter to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost seeking detailed information related to the Crime Victims Compensation Fund and his discretionary role in awarding or not awarding funds to survivors of sexual assault.
Statehouse Republicans ignore calls to help vulnerable minors
State Reps. Michele Lepore-Hagan (D-Youngstown) and Tavia Galonski (D-Akron) issued a statement on House Bill (HB) 732, the Protect Child Victims Act.
State Representatives Riordan McClain (R-Upper Sandusky) and Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) this week provided sponsor testimony on House Bill 537 in the House Children and Human Services Committee. The bill works to expand access to midwifery services by creating a new licensure framework for midwives in Ohio.
