Today, Citizens for Community Values announced that they filed a lawsuit with the Ohio Supreme Court to immediately open applications for the EdChoice private school voucher program. The legislature recently voted to delay the application process until April 1, as it continues to assess eligibility standards. 

The Republican-led Ohio House tonight voted to delay a solution to address the state's ballooning private school voucher system. Senate Minority Leader Kenny Yuko (D-Richmond Heights) issued the following statement in response:

Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) and Senate Minority Leader Kenny Yuko (D-Richmond Heights) today reminded Ohioans that broadcast coverage of all of the Ohio Senate's standing committees begins this week.

Today, state Sen. Kenny Yuko (D-Richmond Heights) and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, with East Cleveland leaders, visited the site where resident Terra Nolden was killed on New Year's Eve and discussed efforts to increase pedestrian safety in the community.

Tomorrow will mark 100 days since the shooting in Dayton on August 4, when nine people were killed and 27 more were injured. Members of the Ohio Senate Democratic caucus released the following statements:

Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) and Senate Minority Leader Kenny Yuko (D-Richmond Heights) today announced plans to further expand broadcast coverage of the Ohio Senate's standing committees.

Today, state Sens. Kenny Yuko (D-Richmond Heights) and Steve Wilson's (R-Maineville) bill to create a statewide Alzheimer's Task Force, Senate Bill 24, was approved by the Ohio House.

Today, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine released further details about his legislative proposal to address gun violence. Senate Minority Leader Kenny Yuko (D-Richmond Heights) issued the following statement in response: 

The Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus recently urged the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) to resolve a yearlong strike at the Cambria Chicago Magnificent Mile Hotel, where it is a majority owner.

Today, Governor Mike DeWine announced that part of his forthcoming gun reform legislation will include stronger reporting requirements for the background check system. Senate Minority Leader Kenny Yuko (D-Richmond Heights) issued the following statement in response: