State Sen. Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) and state Rep. Jeff Crossman (D-Parma) today issued the following statements after the governor announced several proposed changes Thursday to address growing concerns regarding the Cuyahoga County Jail:

Today, Cox Communications is awarding the Parma City School District a $12,000 Cox Charities Community grant. Cox Charities, the company's charitable giving initiative, supports afterschool and summer learning programs focusing on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) learning. A special ceremony, attended by Superintendent Dr. Charles Smialek, Senator Nickie J. Antonio and Representative Bride Rose Sweeney, was held at Cox's corporate offices in Parma.

Today, General Motors announced that they are expanding operations in Ohio at locations in Parma, Moraine and Toledo. State Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood), who represents Parma, released the following statement:

Today, the Ohio legislature gave final approval to the six-week abortion ban, the nation's most extreme anti-choice bill, sending it to Governor Mike DeWine for his anticipated signature.

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).