Posts Tagged ‘General Assembly’
Fedor Votes No on Bill that Would Make it Harder to Vote
COLUMBUS – The Ohio House of Representatives this afternoon approved legislation that will make it harder for citizens to vote. State Rep. Teresa Fedor (D-Toledo) voted against House Bill 194. “I am very concerned that this is a voter suppression bill, not a bill that helps voters have access to the ballot and helps their votes get [...]
Sears Introduces Resolution to Support Innovative Energy Exploration
COLUMBUS—State Representative Barbara Sears (R-Monclova Twp.) recently introduced a House resolution to encourage investment in North American oil reserves to reduce Ohio’s dependence on foreign resources. House Resolution 97 urges the United States Congress to support the continued and increased importation of oil derived from Canadian [...]
Szollosi Opposes Bill Aimed to Suppress Voter Turnout
COLUMBUS – The Ohio House of Representatives this afternoon approved legislation that would make it harder for citizens to vote. State Representative Matthew A. Szollosi (D-Toledo) voted against House Bill 194 and issued the following statement: “This bill is a blatant attempt to reduce turnout in densely populated urban areas by severely [...]
Maumee Republican Club to host Rep. Barbara Sears
MAUMEE — The Maumee Republican Club (MRC) will host State Representative Barbara R. Sears, Assistant Majority Floor Leader, at the next Second Saturday Event on June 11 th at 9 a.m sharp. “I appreciate the opportunity to speak to the MRC,” said Rep. Sears. “The state budget has been very difficult this biennium. We’ve worked to blend [...]
Town Hall on repeal of SB 5
Area residents gathered at Warren A.M.E. Church to participate in a Town Hall organized by the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus, Senator Edna Brown and Rep. Michael Ashford were the hosts of the Toledo event, a similar event was held earlier on May 14 in Cleveland. Wisconsin State Senator Lena Taylor, one of the "Wisconsin 14" was the featured [...]
Sears: Preventing Fraud and Waste in State Government
In the past few years, we have seen the wind leaving the sails of Ohio’s economy. Following a long period of economic mismanagement, it’s painfully evident that economic growth and development has remained at a standstill. However, my House colleagues and I are committed to economic rehabilitation and growth in our state. We are working to [...]
UT Rockets honored by Wagoner & Brown in Senate
COLUMBUS— State Senator Mark Wagoner (R- Ottawa Hills) recently presented members of the University of Toledo women’s basketball team with a resolution honoring them as the 2011 Women’s National Invitation Tournament Champions. The team defeated the University of Southern California to win the tournament – the first postseason [...]
Szollosi votes to protect military personnel child custody
COLUMBUS - Assistant Ohio House Minority Leader Matthew A. Szollosi (D-Toledo) voted today to help protect the rights of active duty military personnel involved in child custody cases. “House Bill 121 is common sense legislation that allows our military men and women to be assured that their rights will not be compromised as they protect us [...]
Ashford & Brown to host town hall May 14
Columbus – State Senator Edna Brown (D-Toledo), Representative Michael Ashford (D-Toledo) and the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus will host a Town Hall meeting on Saturday, May 14 to discus recent legislation including Senate Bill 5, the Voter I.D. Bill and state budget cuts to essential areas. “It’s critical for all Ohioans to stay [...]
TARTA bill not freedom
Representative Michael Ashford speaking on behalf of those who need TARTA today before the Ohio House. Toledo Free Press had a brief on the proposed amendment by Randy Gardner that is basically designed so Perrysburg and Rossford can leave TARTA as long as they act before 2013. If you listen to Gardner's testimony it's not accurate considering [...]