C. Allison Russo News

State Rep. Russo (D-Upper Arlington) gave sponsor testimony before the Ohio House State and Local Government Committee on House Bill (HB) 359, which would create a state licensure process for both music and art therapists. 

State Reps. Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Cleveland) and Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) testified Thursday before the House Government Oversight Committee on sweeping anti-corruption legislation.

State Rep. Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) today gave sponsor testimony before the Ohio House Government Oversight Committee on House Bill (HB) 257.

State Rep. Russo (D-Upper Arlington) announced that the Hilliard Division of Police will receive $70,272 from Democrats’ American Rescue Plan to support the wellness and staffing needs of Ohio’s first responders. 

Rep. Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) was presented with the Legislator of the Year award by the Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging for her work supporting older adults and caregivers across the state.

State Rep. Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) announced that the State Controlling Board approved $15 million from Democrats’ American Rescue Plan Act to support foodbanks across Ohio.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) announced today that the State Controlling Board approved over $55 million to the Department of Development to support housing assistance programs throughout Ohio.

COLUMBUS— Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) released the following statement after the Columbus Education Association (CEA) voted on Sunday to ratify a contract with Columbus City Schools, ending the contract dispute and getting students back in the classroom.

COLUMBUS – Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) announced today that the State Controlling Board approved over $146 million to the Department of Development to continue administering the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) as well as provide economic relief for vulnerable communities. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) announced today that the State Controlling Board approved over $109 million to the Department of Development to continue growing affordable housing in Ohio. Appropriations from programs such as HOME and the National Housing Trust Fund will help to increase homeownership and affordable housing opportunities for low-income Ohioans.