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Hearcel F. Craig brings a strong background of public service to the Statehouse as he serves in his first term as state Senator, representing Ohio's 15th Senate District.
A Columbus City Councilman from 2007-2014, Craig led the city's Veterans Affairs Committee to help meet the needs of veterans, service personnel and their families.
In March 2021, Senator Craig joined the Democratic leadership team as Assistant Minority Whip.
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Leaders of the Ohio Democratic Caucus, the Franklin County House and Senate delegation and the Jewish Caucus released the following statement concerning the overnight protests and arrests on the campus of the Ohio State University.
Today, state Senator Hearcel Craig (D-Columbus) joined fellow members of the Senate Select Committee on Housing for a press conference to discuss their newly issued report detailing proposals to improve the availability and affordability of housing in Ohio.
Today, Assistant Minority Leader Hearcel F. Craig (D-Columbus), Senate Minority Leader Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood), and state Senator Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) held a press conference to discuss a new package of legislation to prevent gun deaths and violence in Ohio.
Today, members of the Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus responded to the results of the November 7 general election.
Today, state Senator Hearcel F. Craig (D-Columbus), in recognition of September as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, introduced the Suicide Self-Defense Act. This legislation would give Ohioans another way to protect themselves with a commonsense gun measure.
Today, state Senator Hearcel F. Craig (D-Columbus) provided sponsor testimony on Senate Bill 136, which would cap annual property tax increases at 5% per year for homeowners with income at or below the county median income.
Today, state Senator Hearcel F. Craig (D-Columbus) issued the following statement after the Ohio Senate voted to accept conference committee changes to House Bill 33, the state operating budget.
Today, state Senator Hearcel F. Craig (D-Columbus) issued the following statement after the Ohio Senate voted to pass their version of House Bill 33, the state operating budget.
Today, state Senator Hearcel F. Craig (D-Columbus) issued the following statement after the Ohio Senate voted to pass Senate Bill 83, the highly controversial Ohio Higher Education Enhancement Act.