Nickie J. Antonio News

Today, Senate Democratic Leader Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) issued the following statement in response to a decision by Ohio's Tenth District Court of Appeals to block House Bill 68, a law that prohibits gender-affirming health care for transgender youth.

Today, Senate Democratic Leader Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) commended the Ohio Senate's passage of House Bill 54, the state's two-year transportation budget. The budget invests $11.5 billion over the biennium into Ohio's roads, bridges, airports, and railways, with nearly $200 million being invested in public transportation.

Today, Senate Democratic Leader Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) delivered the Democratic Response to Governor DeWine's State of the State address, where she highlighted how Senate Democrats continue to advocate for Ohioans.

Today, the Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus sent a letter to the governor expressing concerns about Intel's Ohio One plant and President Trump's recent comments urging Congress to repeal the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. 

Today, Senate Democratic Leader Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) announced the introduction of a Senate Resolution supporting Ukraine's sovereignty and the people of Ukraine, following the three-year anniversary of Russia's invasion.

Today, Senate Democratic Leader Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) celebrated the Senate's unanimous support of Senate Bill 20, which designates the first week of May as "Ohio Stroke Awareness Week."

Today, Senate Democratic Leader Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) announced the addition of two major economic development projects located in Senate District 23, creating 100 new jobs in the region. These investments were made possible through collaboration between the state, TeamNEO, and local partners. 

Today, Senate Democratic Leader Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) issued the following statement in response to Governor DeWine's decision to issue reprieves to delay three upcoming executions in Ohio:

This week, Senate Democratic Leader Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) and state Senator Nathan Manning (R-North Ridgeville) provided sponsor testimony for Senate Bill 20, which designates the first week of May as "Ohio Stroke Awareness Week."

Today, the Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus sent a letter to the governor urging him to distribute federally funded unemployment benefits after a judge ruled Wednesday that these benefits were terminated prematurely. 

Today, Senate Democratic Leader Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) issued the following statement after the Ohio Senate voted to pass the highly controversial Senate Bill 1:

Today, Senate Democratic Leader Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) announced the committee schedule and assignments for the Senate Democratic Caucus. 

Today, Senate Democratic Leader Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) and state Senator Steve Huffman (R-Tipp City) participated in a press conference to announce they will be reintroducing legislation to abolish the death penalty in Ohio, replacing it with a sentence of life without parole for capital crimes.

Today, the Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to provide official notice to the Archivist of the United States to certify and publish the Equal Rights Amendment as the 28th Amendment to the United States Constitution.

Today, Senate Democratic Leader Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) took the oath of office to continue serving in the Ohio Senate during the 136th General Assembly as Democratic Leader.

Today, members of the Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to exercise his presidential clemency powers and commute the sentences of those on federal death row to life without parole.

Today, the Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus sent a letter to Governor Mike DeWine urging him to use his executive power to veto House Bill 8, which threatens LGBTQ+ student safety and imposes excessive demands on public educators.

Today, Senate Democratic Leader Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) celebrated the Ohio Legislature's passage of a bill that designates August 24th as 'Ukraine Independence Day'.

Today, Senate Democratic Leader Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) celebrated the Ohio Legislature's passage of her bill to create the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library license plate.

Today, the Senate Democratic Caucus sent a letter to Governor Mike DeWine urging him to use his executive power to line-item veto two provisions of House Bill 315, which was passed at the last minute of the lame duck legislative session.

Today, Senate Democratic Leader Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) condemned the Ohio Senate's passage of House Bill 8, which threatens LGBTQ+ student safety and imposes excessive demands on public educators.

Today, Senate Democratic Leader Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) celebrated the General Assembly's passage of Senate Bill 100, her bill with state Senator Nathan Manning (R-North Ridgeville) to prohibit the installation of an electronic tracking device on someone else's property without their consent.

Today, Senate Democratic Leader Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood)celebrated the Ohio Senate's passage of Senate Bill 290, which would create the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library license plate.

Today, Senate Democratic Leader Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) released the following statement after the passing of state Senator and President Pro Tempore Kirk Schuring (R-Canton).

This week, the Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus voted on and announced caucus leadership for the 136th General Assembly, beginning in January 2025.