Nickie J. Antonio News

Today, state Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) sent a letter to Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff urging him to accelerate Ohio's response to the outbreak of the monkeypox virus, which he recently declared a "disease of significant public concern" that poses a risk of human fatality or disability in the state.

Today, Assistant Minority Leader Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) sponsored a lunch and discussion with Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil of India - the first openly gay royal in the world - Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington), additional invited legislators and other advocates for LGBTQ+ equality in Ohio.

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

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:

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.

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:

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.

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.

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.

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:

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.

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.

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.

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.