Nickie J. Antonio News

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March 25, 2019	Antonio Applauds Funding for Housing Project State Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) is pleased to announce that the Emerald Development and Economic Network in Cleveland will receive $500,000 to build apartments for local residents with severe mental health issues.
March 21, 2019	Antonio Comments on Transportation Budget State Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood), who serves as the Senate transportation committee's ranking member, released the following statement after voting to approve the state transportation budget:
March 15, 2019	Antonio Comments on Medicaid Work Requirements' Approval State Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) today expressed concern with the approval of work requirements for Ohio's Medicaid expansion population by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
March 15, 2019	Antonio Provides Sponsor Testimony on the Ohio Fairness Act This week, State Sen. Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) provided sponsor testimony on Senate Bill 11, the "Ohio Fairness Act." This legislation would prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity in employment, housing or public accommodations.
March 13, 2019	Antonio and Senate Democrats Vote Against Six-Week Abortion Ban For the second time in four months, the Republican-controlled Ohio Senate today passed the six-week abortion ban, Senate Bill 23.
March 8, 2019	Bi-Partisan Support Emerges to Fuel Increased RTA Funding On the heels of the historic passage of Ohio House bill 62 allocating $100 million each year for public transportation, two members of the Northeast Ohio delegation tell the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) that if the tax passes the Ohio Senate and becomes law, the investment will help the millions of people who depend on public transportation to get to their jobs, schools and doctors. And those positive impacts will be felt across Ohio's economy.
March 5, 2019	Antonio Comments on State of the State Today, state Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) issued the following statement in response to Governor Mike DeWine's State of the State address.
March 1, 2019	Area lawmakers respond to deal to end Parma teacher strike State Rep. Jeff Crossman (D-Parma) and State Sen. Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) today issued statements following reports that teachers at the Summit Academy Parma reached a deal with school administrators to end the ongoing teacher strike at the school.
February 22, 2019	Antonio Concerned About Teacher Labor Dispute
February 20, 2019	Antonio Applauds DeWine for Pausing Ohio's Death Penalty Today, state Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) released the following statement regarding Governor DeWine's announcement to freeze the use of the death penalty in Ohio until a new method can be developed and then deemed constitutional by the courts.
February 14, 2019	Antonio Appointed as Top Democrat on Transportation and Health Committees The Ohio Senate recently announced that state Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) will serve as Ranking Democratic Member on the following committees for the 133rd General Assembly:
February 14, 2019	Antonio Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Protect LGBTQ Ohioans from Housing, Employment Discrimination State Sen. Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) announced today that she has introduced Senate Bill 11, the "Ohio Fairness Act," to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity in employment, housing or public accommodations. Senator Antonio was joined in co-sponsorship by her Democratic colleagues and state Senator Michael Rulli (R-Salem).
January 14, 2019	Antonio Applauds Governor DeWine's Anti-Discrimination Executive Order Today, state Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) applauded newly-elected Governor Mike DeWine on his executive order outlining comprehensive, inclusive anti-discrimination policy for state government employees.
January 7, 2019	Antonio Sworn into Office as State Senator Today, Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) took the oath of office to serve in the Ohio Senate during the 133rd General Assembly.