Columbus—Today, State Senator Nina Turner (D-Cleveland) released the following statement after learning of plans by Ohio House Republicans to introduce legislation to take away the collective bargaining rights of hardworking Ohioans.

Columbus—Today, State Senator Nina Turner (D-Cleveland) and Representatives Michael Stinziano (D-Columbus) and Kathleen Clyde (D-Kent) held a press conference at the Ohio Statehouse to urge the General Assembly to remove a provision included in the state budget by House Republicans that would create roadblocks for college students voting in Ohio.

Columbus--State Senator Nina Turner (D-Cleveland) issued the following statement after the passage of the two-year state budget by the Ohio House yesterday evening. Majority Republicans included a provision that requires universities to charge in-state tuition for any student who is issued a utility bill by the school that can be used to establish residency for voting purposes. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in Symm v. United States that measures designed to hinder the ability of college students to vote with their campus address is a violation of the 26^th Amendment.

Columbus—Senator Nina Turner (D-Cleveland) joined Senator Capri Cafaro (D-Hubbard), Representatives Nikki Antonio (D-Lakewood) and Kathleen Clyde (D-Kent) and other women’s health care advocates for a press conference today at the Ohio Statehouse. They voiced their support for Reproductive Health Lobby Day to highlight recent attempts to decrease reproductive healthcare access for women in Ohio.

Columbus—Today, State Senator Nina Turner (D-Cleveland) introduced legislation to allow 16 and 17-year-olds in Ohio to pre-register to vote. Senate Bill 110 will engage future voters early and allow them to be automatically added to voter rolls upon their 18^th birthday.

Columbus—State Senator State Senator Nina Turner (D-Cleveland) and State Senator Tom Patton (R-Strongsville) have jointly introduced Senate Bill 107, legislation that would increase penalties for those who assault public transit employees in Ohio.

Columbus—State Senator Nina Turner released a statement in response to news that House Republicans have decided to remove Medicaid expansion from the Governor’s budget proposal.

Columbus—Today, Sub. House Bill 51 passed the Ohio Senate with a vote of 26-7, largely with Republican support. State Senator Nina Turner (D-Cleveland) rose in opposition to the bill on the floor, noting the lack of funding for public transit and no requirements for minority contracting. In Transportation Committee, Senator Turner offered the following five amendments to the bill, all of which were dismissed by the Republican-controlled panel.

Columbus—Today, State Senator Nina Turner (D-Cleveland) released the following statement after an announcement by Senators Kearney (D-Cincinnati) and Tavares (D-Columbus) that they will introduce legislation to guarantee access to Ohio driver’s licenses for those who meet the requirements of the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

Cleveland-State Senator Nina Turner (D-Cleveland) released the following statement in response to Governor John Kasich’s annual State of the State address:

State Senator Nina Turner unveiled the Voter Protection Act at a Statehouse press conference.  Senator Turner explained how the bill would promote and facilitate the right to vote by all eligible Ohioans, prevent arbitrary disenfranchisement, and encourage local boards of elections to make bipartisan adjustments to best fit the needs of voters.

Columbus –State Senator Nina Turner (D-Cleveland) issued the following statement today after Judge Peter C. Economus ruled that in-person early voting should be restored for the three days prior to election day:  

Columbus—State Senator Nina Turner (D-Cleveland) introduced legislation today in the Ohio Senate to restore weekend early voting in Ohio for the 2012 general election. Senate Bill 366 would reverse a directive by Secretary of State Jon Husted that eliminated weekend voting in all 88 counties.

Cleveland--State Senator Nina Turner (D-Cleveland) issued the following statement today in response to Secretary of State Jon Husted’s announcement that all county boards of elections will have the same early voting hours this year:

Columbus—State Senator Nina Turner (D-Cleveland) issued the following statement today regarding the approval of a .05 percent income tax increase by the residents of Shaker Heights:

Cleveland—Today, State Senator Nina Turner (D-Cleveland) joined other Northeast Ohio citizens, community leaders, and elected officials in calling for Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted to reverse his decision prohibiting extended weekday and weekend hours at the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections during the 35 day early voting period before the election on November 6.

Columbus – State Senator Nina Turner (D-Cleveland) issued this statement today following the Controlling Board approval of $900,000 to SPR Therapeutics LLC, for expansion creating 20 new full-time jobs.

Columbus – Today, State Senator Nina Turner (D-Cleveland) issued the following statement on the anniversary of nearly 1.3 million signatures being submitted to the Secretary of State to repeal Senate Bill 5:

Columbus – Today, State Senator Nina Turner (D-Cleveland) issued the following statement reacting to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold most provisions of the Affordable Care Act:

Columbus – Today, the Ohio Senate gave final approval to The Cleveland Plan (HB 525) with a bipartisan vote 27-4.  Sponsored by Representatives Sandra Williams (D-Cleveland) and Ron Amstutz (R-Wooster), the legislation supports Cleveland Mayor Frank G. Jackson’s plan for transforming the city’s school system. Identical companion legislation, SB 335, sponsored by Senators Nina Turner (D-Cleveland) and Peggy Lehner (R-Kettering) passed the Ohio Senate on June 12. After today’s vote, HB 525 goes to Governor Kasich to be signed into law.

Columbus – Today State Senator Nina Turner (D-Cleveland) released the following statement in response to the passage of Senate Bill 15 during Senate Session. Sponsored by Senator Turner, the legislation would require the State Board of Education to recommend performance standards for dropout prevention and recovery programs operated by traditional school districts.

Columbus – Today, State Senator Nina Turner (D-Cleveland) issued the following statement reacting to the Ohio Senate’s approval of SB 335, legislation that would support Cleveland Mayor Frank G. Jackson’s plan for transforming the city’s schools:

Columbus –State Senator Nina Turner (D-Cleveland) is pleased to announce the Ohio Senate has voted overwhelmingly to institute tax credits for businesses that hire unemployed or disabled military veterans.  The tax credits were accepted Wednesday as amendments to House Bill 490.

Columbus –State Senator Nina Turner (D-Cleveland) issued the following statement regarding ongoing discussions in the General Assembly to pass reform legislation to help the ClevelandSchool District:  

Columbus – Today, State Senators Nina Turner (D-Cleveland) and Charleta B. Tavares (D-Columbus) introduced the Fair and Acceptable Income Required (FAIR) Act to update state laws that protect Ohioans, particularly women, from wage discrimination.

Columbus –State Senator Nina Turner (D-Cleveland) reacted today to a move by Senate Republicans to amend House Bill 487, the budget corrections bill, to include a measure that would force participants in the Ohio Works First (OWF) program to submit to drug testing.

Columbus—State Senator Nina Turner (D-Cleveland) issued the following statement today regarding the approval by the House or Representatives of Senate Bill 295, legislation that will repeal HB 194.

Columbus –State Senator Nina Turner (D-Cleveland) issued the following statement today after the introduction of new legislation for the ClevelandSchool plan (SB 335):  

Columbus –State Senator Nina Turner (D-Cleveland) released the following statement in response to the news of Former State Representative Michael DeBose’s passing this morning:

Columbus – State Senator Nina Turner (D-Cleveland) issued the following statement today in response to House Republicans’ latest attempt to halt public funding for Planned Parenthood:

Columbus –State Senator Nina Turner (D-Cleveland), State Senator Peggy Lehner (R-Kettering), State Representative Sandra Williams (D-Cleveland) and State Representative Ron Amstutz (R-Wooster) issued the following joint statement today regarding legislation for the Cleveland Schools plan:

Columbus –State Senator Nina Turner (D-Cleveland) announced today that the State Controlling Board approved the release of $5 million in Facilities Establishment Funds to the city of Cleveland. The state funds will be used for the demolition of 18 sites throughout Cuyahoga County for business development.