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June 24, 2022 Antonio Statement on Supreme Court Overturning Roe v. Wade
Today, state Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court opinion in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization case, which overturns Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, removes the federal constitutional right to abortion and gives the power to restrict or ban abortion to each state:
June 1, 2022 Antonio Announces Millions in State Investment for Senate District 23
Today, state Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) praised the Ohio Senate's passage of the state's Capital Budget, which includes $3.7 million for eleven economic development projects within Ohio's 23rd Senate District and over $23 million for Cuyahoga County as a whole.
June 1, 2022 Antonio Announces Passage of Officer Wayne A. Leon Memorial Highway Bill
Today, state Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) praised the Ohio Senate's passage of Senate Bill 255, which designates the Officer Wayne A. Leon Memorial Highway.
June 1, 2022 Antonio Applauds Senate Concurrence on Bill Allowing Solar Panels in Condominiums
Today, state Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) announced the Senate's concurrence on Substitute Senate Bill 61, her bill to strengthen a number of consumer protection provisions for condominium owners and make changes to the law regarding solar panel installation in condo properties and planned communities.
May 25, 2022 Antonio Applauds Passage of Bill to Protect Parental Rights for People with Disabilities
Today, state Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) announced the Senate's unanimous passage of Senate Bill 202. S. B. 202, joint-sponsored by Antonio and Senator Bob Hackett (R-London), would prohibit a person's disability from being used to deny or limit custody, parenting time, visitation, adoption or service as a guardian or foster caregiver.
May 17, 2022 Democratic Proposal Protects Women, Freedom to Make Health Care Decisions
Democratic Proposal Protects Women, Freedom to Make Health Care Decisions
 
Today, Senate Assistant Minority Leader Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood), House Minority Whip Jessica E. Miranda (D-Forest Park), Senator Sandra R. Williams (D-Cleveland), and Rep. Michele Lepore-Hagan (D-Youngstown) held a press conference to discuss their proposed amendment to Ohio's Constitution that would ensure all people have the freedom to make decisions about their bodies and health care.
May 3, 2022 Antonio Statement on Leaked Supreme Court Abortion Decision
Today, state Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) issued a statement in response to the leaked U.S. Supreme Court opinion, indicating that the Court would overturn Roe v. Wade, remove the federal constitutional right to abortion and give the power to restrict or ban abortion to each state. The Court's decision will not be considered final until it is published in the coming months.
April 27, 2022 Antonio Statement on Delay of Medicaid Next Generation
Today, state Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) released the following statement after the Ohio Department of Medicaid announced it will delay the complete implementation of its Next Generation Medicaid program, and instead stagger the implementation of the program's five components starting July 1, 2022:
April 27, 2022 Antonio Statement on Installation of NaloxBoxes in State Buildings
Today, state Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) released the following statement after NaloxBoxes - which contain naloxone, an opioid overdose reversal medication - were installed in the Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts and Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus:
April 20, 2022 Antonio Announces Bipartisan, Bicameral Taiwan Friendship Caucus
Antonio Announces Bipartisan, Bicameral Taiwan Friendship Caucus
 
Today, state Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood), along with state Representatives Michael J. O'Brien (D-Warren) and Jon Cross (R-Kenton); state Senator Michael Rulli (R-Salem); former state Senator Sean O'Brien; Congressman Steve Chabot; President and CEO of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Steve Stivers; and a delegation from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago, held a press conference to announce the creation of a bipartisan, bicameral Taiwan Friendship Caucus.
March 3, 2022 Antonio Introduces Ohio Stroke Awareness Month Bill
Today, State Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) released the following statement to announce her introduction of legislation designating Ohio Stroke Awareness Month on the 23rd anniversary of her mother's passing from stroke complications:
February 25, 2022 Antonio Supports Sanctions Against Russian Federation
Today, state Senator and Assistant Minority Leader Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) sent a letter to President Joe Biden on behalf of the Ukrainian communities in Parma and Cleveland, urging the president to impose the "harshest possible sanctions" on the Russian Federation for waging war against Ukraine.
January 26, 2022 Antonio Commends Passage of Bill to Allow Solar Panels in Condominiums
Today, state Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) announced the Senate's passage of Substitute Senate Bill 61, her bill to strengthen a number of consumer protection provisions for condominium owners and makes changes to the law regarding solar panel installation in condo properties and planned communities.
December 20, 2021 Antonio Announces State Investments in Cleveland and Brook Park Businesses
Today, state Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) announced the state Controlling Board approved several items containing contracts for businesses in Cleveland and Brook Park.
December 15, 2021 Antonio Statement on Senate Passage of Permitless Carry Bill
Today, state Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) released the following statement after the Senate passage of Senate Bill 215, which would remove almost all requirements to carry a concealed weapon in Ohio:
December 8, 2021 Antonio Applauds Passage of American Rescue Plan Funding
Today, state Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) applauded the Senate's passage of Substitute House Bill 169, legislation to appropriate $4.18 billion in federal Covid-19 relief funding for schools, childcare, health care and law enforcement, including approximately $2.3 billion from the American Rescue Plan.
December 8, 2021 Antonio Commends Unanimous Senate Concurrence on Esther's Law
Today, state Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) announced the Senate's unanimous concurrence on Senate Bill 58. S. B. 58, known as Esther's Law and joint sponsored by Senators Antonio and Andrew Brenner (R-Delaware), aims to mitigate instances of elder abuse and neglect in long-term care facilities by permitting electronic monitoring of residents' rooms.
November 19, 2021 Antonio Statement on Unanimous House Passage of Esther's Law
Today, state Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) released the following statement after the unanimous passage of Senate Bill 58, Esther's Law, by the House of Representatives. The bill, joint-sponsored by Senators Antonio and Andrew Brenner (R-Delaware), aims to mitigate instances of elder abuse and neglect in long-term care facilities by permitting electronic monitoring of residents' rooms.
November 16, 2021 Antonio Condemns Senate Passage of Republican Congressional Map
Antonio Condemns Senate Passage of Republican Congressional Map
 
Today, state Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) released the following statement after the Senate passed Senate Bill 258, a congressional district map that continues to gerrymander Ohio's communities, on a party-line vote:
November 8, 2021 Antonio Announces Relief Funds to Support Adult Day and Senior Centers
Today, state Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) announced that three adult day and senior centers in Parma and Cleveland will be awarded CARES Act relief funding to support nutrition services, including home-delivered and congregate meals, and to assist with the purchase of Covid-19 personal protective equipment.
October 20, 2021 Antonio Statement on Gender-Affirming Health Care Ban
Today, state Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) released the following statement in response to the introduction of House Bill 454, which would ban gender-affirming health care for minors.
October 7, 2021 Antonio, Fedor Introduce Legislation to Create Universal Health Care System in Ohio
Today, state Senators Teresa Fedor (D-Toledo) and Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) introduced Senate Bill 253, the Ohio Health Care Plan (OHCP). This legislation will provide universal, single-payer access to quality health care, dental care and vision services.
September 29, 2021 Antonio Condemns Abortion "Trigger Ban"
Today, state Senator and Assistant Minority Leader Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) issued the following statement condemning Senate Bill 123, the so-called "trigger ban" legislation that would automatically outlaw all abortions in Ohio if the U.S. Supreme Court were to overturn Roe v. Wade. The bill, which had its first hearing in the Senate Health Committee today, does not contain any exceptions for rape or incest.
September 29, 2021 Antonio Statement on Passing of Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Judge Nancy McDonnell
Today, state Senator and Assistant Minority Leader Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) released a statement following the passing of longtime Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge Nancy McDonnell.
August 31, 2021 Antonio Denounces Lawsuit to Overturn Federal LGBTQ Discrimination Protections
Today, state Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) sent a letter to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost in response to the announcement that Yost has joined 19 Republican attorneys general from other states in suing to halt the U.S. Department of Education and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's directives expanding federal sex discrimination protections to the LGBTQ community.