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Leader Antonio is a dedicated champion of workers' rights, high-quality education, our local governments, equal rights for women and the LGBT community and healthcare for all.
She has worked to pass legislation such as Ohio's historic adoption open records law and a step therapy reform law.
The first in her family to graduate from college, Antonio holds a MPA from Cleveland State University as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from CSU.
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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:
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.
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."