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May 29, 2020	CRAIG AND YUKO ISSUE STATEMENT ON PROTESTS IN COLUMBUS Today, Ohio Senate Minority Leader Kenny Yuko (D-Richmond Heights) and state Senator Hearcel Craig (D-Columbus) issued the following joint statement about the protests that took place in Senator Craig's district last night:
March 6, 2020	Craig and Antonio Celebrate Bill Passages but Urge Further Action on Insulin Affordability Act Today, state Sens. Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) and Hearcel F. Craig (D-Columbus) urged the legislature to take up the remaining parts of their Insulin Affordability Act. The Ohio Senate recently gave unanimous approval to their bills to establish Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Day, Senate Bill 230, and to encourage Asian Americans to be screened for type 2 diabetes, Senate Concurrent Resolution 7.
February 12, 2020	Diabetes Legislation from Craig and Antonio Passes Senate Committee Today, state Senators Hearcel Craig (D-Columbus) and Nickie J. Antonio (D- Lakewood) announced that three of the five bills that make up their Insulin Affordability Act were voted out of the Senate Health, Human Service & Medicaid Committee. The three bills that passed committee today include Senate Bill 230 and Senate Resolution 406, which establish Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Day, and Senate Concurrent Resolution 7 to encourage Asian Americans to be screened for type 2 diabetes. All three bills passed unanimously.
December 9, 2019	New State Bill Would Remove Barriers to Treatment Access for Stage IV Cancer Patients Together with State Sen. Bob Hackett (R-London) and State Sen. Hearcel Craig (D-Columbus), The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC - James) today announced new legislation that would ensure immediate access to treatment for stage IV cancer patients in Ohio.
November 6, 2019	Senate Passes Craig's Bill Designating Poindexter Village as Historical Site Today, state Sen. Hearcel F. Craig (D-Columbus) announced the passage of his legislation to designate Columbus' Poindexter Village as a historic site, Senate Bill 192.
October 31, 2019	Legislators Introduce Diabetes Awareness Bill Package Today, State Sen. Hearcel F. Craig (D-Columbus) and state Rep. Dr. Beth Liston (D-Dublin) announced a package of bills to address insulin pricing and increase awareness of diabetes prevention tools.
October 17, 2019	Sen. Craig's Statement on the Passing of Congressman Elijah Cummings State Sen. Hearcel F. Craig (D-Columbus) issued the following statement on the death of Congressman Elijah Cummings:
October 2, 2019	Craig, Senate Democrats Call for End to Yearlong Strike at OPERS-owned Hotel The Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus recently urged the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) to resolve a yearlong strike at the Cambria Chicago Magnificent Mile Hotel, where it is a majority owner.
September 20, 2019	Craig, Thomas Introduce Bill to Restore Local Communities' Ability to Make Gun Rules State Sens. Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) and Hearcel Craig (D-Columbus) announced they introduced a bill to allow cities in Ohio to implement gun reforms.
July 17, 2019	Craig Comments on Lack of PTSD Coverage in Workers' Comp Budget Today, the Ohio Senate voted, along party lines, to give their final approval to the Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) budget. State Sen. Hearcel Craig (D-Columbus) issued the following statement in response:
June 18, 2019	Lawmakers introduce bipartisan legislation to protect sexual violence victims Assistant Minority Leader Kristin Boggs (D-Columbus) and Rep. Erica Crawley (D-Columbus) introduced legislation designed to protect victims of sexual violence in Ohio in a joint press conference with state Sens. Hearcel Craig (D-Columbus) and Stephanie Kunze (R-Columbus) this afternoon at the Ohio Statehouse. The proposed legislation recognizes that health care professionals who use their status of trust and power to violate people under their care and supervision must have enhanced consequences.
May 23, 2019	Craig Commends Columbus' Population Milestone State Senator Hearcel Craig (D-Columbus) welcomed the news that Columbus has a larger population than San Francisco. According the U.S. Census Bureau, Columbus now has 892,533 people, compared with San Francisco's 883,305.
April 2, 2019	Craig Comments on Transportation Budget Today, the Ohio Senate passed the state's two-year transportation budget, House Bill 62.
March 6, 2019	Thomas and Craig Introduce $15 Minimum Wage Bill Today, state Senators Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) and Hearcel Craig (D-Columbus) introduced legislation to incrementally raise Ohio's minimum wage to $15 per hour.
March 5, 2019	Craig Comments on State of the State Today, state Senator Hearcel Craig (D-Columbus) issued the following statement in response to Governor Mike DeWine's State of the State address.
February 15, 2019	Craig Appointed as Top Democrat on Insurance and Government Oversight Committees This week, the Ohio Senate announced that state Senator Hearcel Craig (D-Columbus) will serve as ranking minority member of the Insurance and Financial Institutions, and Government Oversight and Reform committee in the 133rd General Assembly.
January 9, 2019	Craig Applauds Signing of Body Camera Transparency Law State Senator Hearcel F. Craig (D-Columbus) applauded the signing of his bill to establish body camera accountability requirements, House Bill 425, into law. The law requires, for the first time, that body cameras worn by peace officers become public record with a few specific exemptions.
January 7, 2019	Craig Sworn into Office as State Senator Today, state Senator Hearcel F. Craig (D-Columbus) took the oath of office to serve his first term in the Ohio Senate during the 133rd General Assembly.