Catherine D. Ingram News

Today, the Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus published an open letter to the people of Ohio ahead of the expected increase in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in Springfield and across the state.

State Senator Catherine D. Ingram (D-Cincinnati) joined Lt. Governor Jim Tressel today for the launch of WorkOhio at the Cincinnati Regional Chamber Workforce Innovation Center, one of seven regional workforce hubs across Ohio.

Join state Senator Ingram for January Coffee & Community and kick off the New Year together. Stop by to talk about the state capital budget, legislative priorities, and local issues.

Today, state Senator Catherine D. Ingram (D-Cincinnati) issued the following statement after the Ohio Senate voted to accept conference committee changes to Senate Bill 56, which significantly changes the state's adult-use cannabis program and directly undermines the will of Ohio voters, who established Ohio's recreational marijuana industry by passing State Issue 2 in 2023.

Today, state Senator Catherine D. Ingram (D-Cincinnati) commended the veto of Senate Bill 50, which would have allowed 14- and 15-year-olds to work additional hours after school during the academic year by extending the current limit from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The bill was heard earlier this year in the Senate Workforce Development Committee, where Senator Ingram, serving as Ranking Member, raised concerns about the risks this proposal posed to Ohio's minor labor laws.

Today, state Senator Catherine D. Ingram (D-Cincinnati) thanked Cincinnati Bengals Executive Vice President Katie Blackburn and the entire Bengals organization for accommodating this week's Division I, Region 4 Regional Championship game between St. Xavier and Elder High School at Paycor Stadium.

This week, state Senator Catherine D. Ingram (D-Cincinnati) celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, the second-oldest zoo in the United States.

This week, state Senator Catherine D. Ingram (D-Cincinnati) celebrated the Senate's decision to concur on changes made by the House of Representatives to Senate Bill 155, her bipartisan legislation that establishes critical consumer protections for homeowners dealing with real estate wholesalers.

Today, state Senator Catherine D. Ingram (D- Cincinnati) voted against Senate Bill 293, a bill that eliminates the grace period for mail-in ballots to be received.

Today, state Senator Catherine D. Ingram (D-Cincinnati) applauded the Senate's passage of Senate Bill 144, her legislation to restore Ohio's teacher licensure grade bands that were altered under House Bill 33.

Today, state Senator Catherine D. Ingram (D-Cincinnati) gave sponsor testimony on Senate Bill 154, which would expand Esther's Law to give residents of assisted living and residential care facilities or their representatives the ability to install electronic monitoring devices in resident rooms to monitor quality of care. 

Today, state Senator Catherine D. Ingram (D-Cincinnati) issued the following statement regarding Statehouse Republicans' decision to ignore the constitutional requirement to pass a bipartisan congressional map by September 30. 

Today, state Senator Catherine Ingram (D-Cincinnati) highlighted National Voter Registration Day, encouraging Ohioans to confirm or update their voter registration ahead of upcoming elections.

Today, state Senator Catherine Ingram (D-Cincinnati) issued the following statement regarding the Ohio school district report cards that the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce released:

Today, state Senator Catherine D. Ingram (D-Cincinnati) issued the following statement after Governor Mike DeWine's announcement of new state and federal partnerships with the Cincinnati Police Department to address violent crime:

Today, state Senator Catherine D. Ingram (D-Cincinnati) issued the following statement on the final version of the state operating budget, House Bill 96, following Governor DeWine's issuance of several line-item vetoes:

Today, state Senator Catherine D. Ingram (D-Cincinnati) issued the following statement after the Ohio Senate voted to accept conference committee changes to House Bill 96, the state operating budget:

Today, state Senator Catherine D. Ingram (D-Cincinnati) expressed her deep concern regarding Senate Bill 172 and condemned the targeting and harassment of immigrant communities in Ohio. The bill removes protections from civil arrest for individuals "suspected of being" unlawfully present in the United States, even in traditionally protected locations such as schools, churches, and courthouses.

Today, state Senator Catherine D. Ingram (D-Cincinnati) voted against House Bill 96, the Senate Republicans' version of the state operating budget.

Today, state Senator Catherine Ingram (D-Cincinnati) reflected on the immediate, real-time results of major driver's license reform legislation that she and state Senator Louis W. Blessing III (R-Colerain Township) introduced as Senate Bill 37. Their bipartisan proposal was ultimately enacted as part of House Bill 29, which became law on April 9, 2025, and was fully implemented by the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles as of May 9, 2025.

Today, state Senators Willis E. Blackshear Jr. (D-Dayton) and Senator Catherine D. Ingram (D-Cincinnati) were joined by Montgomery County Auditor Karl Keith and Wood County Auditor Matthew Oestriech to discuss the need for Senate Bill 80, which gives county auditors the option to implement a motor fuel quality testing program.

Today, state Senator Catherine D. Ingram (D-Cincinnati) commended the Ohio Senate's passage of House Bill 15, which makes significant changes to Ohio's energy policies to protect consumers, increase power generation, and improve the state's electric grid. House Bill 15 largely mirrors Senate Bill 2, which was unanimously passed by the Senate in March.

On Tuesday, April 15, state Senators Catherine Ingram (D-Cincinnati) and Paula Hicks-Hudson (D-Toledo) hosted the Inaugural Black Maternal Health Summit at the Ohio Chamber of Commerce. Held in recognition of Minority Health Month and Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17), the summit brought together policymakers, healthcare providers, researchers, and advocates to address Ohio's maternal and infant health crisis-particularly its devastating impact on Black families.

Senator Catherine D. Ingram, Representative Sedrick Denson, Representative Dani Isaachson, Representative Rachael Baker, and Representative Cecil Thomas will host a town hall on Saturday, March 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Today, state Senator Catherine D. Ingram (D-Cincinnati) expressed her concerns regarding Senate Bill 33 and recommended changes to ensure employees of Ohio know their labor rights in the workplace.