Rep. Howse announces virtual Black History Month Conversation: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of the Honorable L. Helen Rankin COLUMBUS— In honor of Black History Month, State Rep. Stephanie Howse (D-Cleveland) will host a virtual conversation on Friday, February 12 at 11:30 a.m. via Facebook live to…
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New OLBC leadership team to be sworn in and host virtual press conference
COLUMBUS –Ohio Legislative Black Caucus (OLBC) President-elect Rep. Thomas West (D-Canton) announced that the OLBC’s incoming leadership team will host a virtual press conference TODAY, Jan. 4 from 9:30-10 a.m. to introduce the organization’s new leadership team, executive director and newly elected members. The press…
Dems announce people first tax reform as Tax Day approaches
Plan to benefit working people, families and small businesses COLUMBUS—House Democrats today announced a series of proposals to modernize Ohio’s tax system to benefit working people, families and small businesses. The comprehensive plan would put more than $400 million back…
Sykes Named To National Fellowship On Maternal and Child Health
Lawmaker looks to strengthen Ohio families by bringing together state experts DENVER— The National Council of State Legislatures (NCSL) recently named state Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes (D-Akron) to its inaugural Maternal and Child Health Fellowship program. Sykes joins 24 other…
S.B. 213 to create new loan program
S.B. 213 to create new loan program S.B. 213 calls for the creation of a Small Business Microloan Revolving program which would give small businesses up to $2 million per fiscal year with interest rates at or below current market…
Charleta Tavares seeks to expand contracting opportunities with SB 15
Senator Charleta Tavares seeks to expand contracting opportunities with SB 15 The Ohio Legislative Black Caucus has an extensive history when it comes to increasing support for minority businesses. It is not uncommon to see our institutions of higher education…