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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:
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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April 2, 2019 |
Craig Comments on Transportation Budget
Today, the Ohio Senate passed the state's two-year transportation budget, House Bill 62.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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