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House Democrats Held Press Conference Outlining Legislation to Protect Communities, Ensure Accountability Amid ICE Activity
Ohio Legislative Black Caucus Honors the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Senate Republicans Override Will of Ohio Voters on Cannabis; Bill Heads to Governor's Desk
Ohio Minority Leader Isaacsohn: Approved Redistricting Map Prevents Trump from Stealing More Congressional Seats
Ohio Redistricting Commission Concludes First Meeting Without Public Testimony, Alternative Map as Republicans Continue to Stall for 13-2 Map
Ohioans Deserve a Fair, Bipartisan Congressional Map After Weeks of Delay Awaiting Ohio Redistricting Commission
Democrats Call on Governor to Immediately Convene Redistricting Commission, Invite Bipartisan Partnership Toward 10/31 Deadline
Ohio Democrats Fight for Fair, Constitutional Maps Absent Republican Proposal, Delays in Redistricting Process
Budget Fails Ohioans, Recklessly Underfunds Children, Public Education, Medicaid, Property Tax Relief
Don't Believe the Lies. Issue 1 Empowers Black Voters, Opens Doors to More Diverse Representation in Government
Leader Russo Focused on Fair Redistricting Process, Hearing From Ohioans Firsthand
Democracy Prevails as Ohioans Defeat Issue 1

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Dem lawmakers say coronavirus makes strong case for paid family leave
February 28, 2020

State Reps. Janine Boyd (D-Cleveland Heights) and Kristin Boggs (D-Columbus) today issued statements saying the state’s failure to extend paid family and medical leave to all employees could pose a danger to public health should a coronavirus outbreak occur in Ohio. 
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OTCA approves Checkpoint Surgical Inc. and Market Track LLC Tax Credit projects
February 24, 2020

COLUMBUS—State Representative Juanita Brent (D-Cleveland) announced today that the Ohio Tax Credit Authority has approved Job Creation Tax Credits for expansion projects with Checkpoint Surgical and Market Track LLC (Numerator). The projects will take place in Highland Hills, which is located in Ohio House District 12.
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Rep. Hicks-Hudson announces $1.4 million in state funds for infrastructure improvements at Northwest Ohio Psychiatric Hospital in Toledo
February 24, 2020

COLUMBUS— State Rep. Paula Hicks-Hudson (D-Toledo) today announced the release of $1,436,391.82 in state funds for infrastructure improvements at the Northwest Ohio Psychiatric Hospital.
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Rep. Hicks-Hudson announces application period for Legislative Fellowship program
February 24, 2020

COLUMBUS- Rep. Paula Hicks-Hudson (D-Toledo) announced today that the Ohio Legislative Service Commission is accepting applications for its 13-month Legislative and Media Production Fellowship Program. The Commission will hire 24 fellows to work with members of the Ohio General Assembly during 2021.
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Rep. Hicks-Hudson announces Ohio EPA now accepting applications for Water Quality Improvement Project Grants
Application deadline is March 16
February 21, 2020

COLUMBUS- Rep. Paula Hicks-Hudson (D-Toledo) today announced that the Ohio EPA is now accepting grant applications for Water Quality Improvement projects for nonpoint source pollution affecting Ohio lakes and streams. Application materials must be received by March 16.
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House Democrats announce plan to repeal HB 6
Plan follow Dems' call for the resignation of Speaker Householder
July 22, 2020

COLUMBUS—State Representative Michael J. Skindell (D-Lakewood) and Rep. Michael O’Brien (D-Warren) announced plans today to introduce a bill that would repeal House Bill 6. This bill follows news that Speaker of the House Larry Householder (R-Glenford) allegedly accepted tens of millions of dollars in bribes to pass it and prevent a referendum.   
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Rep. Skindell Named AMVETS Dept. of Ohio 2019 Legislator of the Year
February 18, 2020

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Michael J. Skindell (D-Lakewood) was presented this past weekend with a “2019 Legislator of the Year Award” in appreciation for his outstanding service, support  and leadership in government on behalf of Ohio’s veterans.
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OLBC president responds to the FBI arrest and indictment of Speaker Householder
Focus must remain on addressing the needs of Ohio, calls for the resignation of Ohio Speaker of the House
July 22, 2020

COLUMBUS— Ohio Legislative Black Caucus (OLBC) President State Rep. Stephanie Howse (D-Cleveland) issued a statement on the FBI arrest and indictment of Ohio Speaker of the House Larry Householder:
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