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: