Today, the Ohio Senate passed the state’s two-year transportation budget, House Bill 62. “I supported this budget because it will bring more dollars to public transportation, provide an ...

Senators Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) Andrew Brenner (R-Powell) today announced details for the inaugural meeting of the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Caucus, which will be exploring new and innovative ways to provide support and improve the quality of life for Ohioans living with disabilities. The bipartisan co-chairs plan to hold the first meeting in Columbus on Tuesday, April 16 at 4:30 p.m.

State Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) is pleased to announce that the Emerald Development and Economic Network in Cleveland will receive $500,000 to build apartments for local residents with severe mental health issues.

State Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood), who serves as the Senate transportation committee's ranking member, released the following statement after voting to approve the state transportation budget:

This week, State Sen. Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) provided sponsor testimony on Senate Bill 11, the "Ohio Fairness Act." This legislation would prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity in employment, housing or public accommodations.

State Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) today expressed concern with the approval of work requirements for Ohio's Medicaid expansion population by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

For the second time in four months, the Republican-controlled Ohio Senate today passed the six-week abortion ban, Senate Bill 23.

On the heels of the historic passage of Ohio House bill 62 allocating $100 million each year for public transportation, two members of the Northeast Ohio delegation tell the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) that if the tax passes the Ohio Senate and becomes law, the investment will help the millions of people who depend on public transportation to get to their jobs, schools and doctors. And those positive impacts will be felt across Ohio's economy. 

Today, state Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) issued the following statement in response to Governor Mike DeWine's State of the State address.

State Rep. Jeff Crossman (D-Parma) and State Sen. Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) today issued statements following reports that teachers at the Summit Academy Parma reached a deal with school administrators to end the ongoing teacher strike at the school.