Democratic News

COLUMBUS – The Ohio House Democratic Caucus today sent a letter to Governor Mike DeWine and Attorney General Dave Yost urging them to not appeal Franklin County Common Pleas Court Judge Michael Holbrook’s ruling that the governor violated a statue in 2021 when he refused to accept $900M in federal unemployment during the pandemic. The ruling, if not appealed by the attorney general and if the funds are distributed by the governor, means 300K Ohio families will be eligible for meaningful financial support.

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Ismail Mohamed (D-Columbus), Munira Abdullahi (D-Columbus), Anita Somani (D-Dublin), and Cecil Thomas (D- Cincinnati) today held a press conference at the Ohio Statehouse with community advocates, reaffirming their support for Ohio’s immigrant population and condemning the harmful attacks made by the federal administration and state legislation. 

COLUMBUS — Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) and State Rep. Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Westlake) today made the following statements after receiving Governor Mike DeWine’s FY26-27 operating budget recommendations:

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Democratic Women’s Legislative Caucus (ODWLC) Wednesday announced its leadership team for the 136th General Assembly.

COLUMBUS – Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) today released the following statement after two former FirstEnergy executives were indicted in connection with the House Bill (HB) 6 nuclear bailout scandal:

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Cleveland) and Daniel P. Troy (D-Willowick) today responded to the report issued by the Joint Committee on Property Tax Review and Reform. Created by House Bill 33 of the 135th General Assembly, the 10-member, bipartisan, bicameral committee was tasked with reviewing the history and purpose of all aspects of Ohio’s property tax law and making recommendations. The following statement may be attributed to Reps. Sweeney and Troy:

COLUMBUS – Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) today condemned the failure of Governor Mike DeWine to line-item veto a provision hidden within House Bill 315 that would allow police departments to charge up to $75 per hour for video records including body cam, dash cam, and jail security footage in response to public records requests. 

COLUMBUS – Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) and State Representative Anita Somani (D-Dublin) today penned a message of solidarity with the immigrant community of Ohio ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

COLUMBUS — The House Democratic Caucus Tuesday in a unanimous show of support reelected Rep. C. Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) as House Minority Leader for the upcoming 136th General Assembly. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland) today released the following statement concerning the progress of the Ohio Voters Bill of Rights pro-voting amendment at Tuesday’s Ballot Board meeting: