Democratic News

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Jessica E. Miranda (D-Forest Park) and Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati), co-founders of the Gun Violence Prevention Caucus, yesterday celebrated the success of the inaugural Gun Violence Prevention Summit (GVPS) hosted Thursday by the House Democratic Caucus at the Ohio Statehouse.

COLUMBUS – House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) today celebrates the success of the inaugural Gun Violence Prevention Summit (GVPS) hosted Thursday by the House Democratic Caucus at the Ohio Statehouse.

COLUMBUS – House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) called today’s state indictments of two former FirstEnergy executives and ex-Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) Chairman Sam Randazzo a glaring reminder that much more work remains to undo the damage done by the largest public corruption scandal in Ohio’s history.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Michele Grim (D-Toledo) today announced that she was elected by the Ohio House of Representatives Wednesday as Assistant Minority Whip of the Ohio House Democratic Caucus for the 135th General Assembly. Rep. Grim is currently serving her first term in the Ohio House.

COLUMBUS – House Democrats today announce the swearing-in of Veronica Sims (D - Akron) to represent Ohio’s 33rd House District, after the resignation of State Rep. Tavia Galonski.

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Rachel Baker (D-Cincinnati) and Daniel Troy (D-Willowick) yesterday held a press conference detailing anti-corruption legislation that puts people first.

COLUMBUS – House Democrats today announced two events that continue the caucus’ People First agenda into 2024. The public events will raise awareness for legislative priorities the people of Ohio overwhelmingly want and deserve.

COLUMBUS – House Democrats today announce the election of Rep. Michele Grim (D-Toledo) as the new minority assistant whip. Rep. Grim was appointed to the caucus leadership position following the resignation of former Rep. Tavia Galonski.

COLUMBUS – House Democrats today announce the swearing-in of Beryl Piccolantonio (D - Gahanna) to represent Ohio’s 4th House District, after the resignation of State Rep. Mary Lightbody.

COLUMBUS– House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) today congratulated former House Assistant Minority Whip Tavia Galonski (D-Akron) on being appointed as the Summit County clerk of courts. Rep. Galonski resigned tonight from the Ohio House of Representatives after serving in House Democratic Leadership as assistant whip since 2021 and as state representative since initially being appointed in May of 2017.