Today, Ohio Senate Minority Leader Kenny Yuko (D-Richmond Heights) and state Senator and Minority Ranking Member on the Senate Finance Committee Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) released the following statements after Governor Mike DeWine announced the biennial budget for fiscal years 2022 and 2023:

Today, the Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus presented its budget and policy goals for the 134th General Assembly, which will focus on supporting families and workers. The senators said they will introduce and support legislation to increase fairness and help for small businesses, schools and local governments.

Today, Ohio Senate Minority Leader Kenny Yuko (D-Richmond Heights) criticized the Republican members of Congress who announced that they will contest the results of the presidential election and object to Joe Biden's Electoral College win.

Today, Ohio Senate Minority Leader Kenny Yuko (D-Richmond Heights) released the following statement.

Today, Ohio Senate Minority Leader Kenny Yuko (D-Richmond Heights) issued the following statement congratulating U. S. Senators-elect Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA).

Today, state Senator Kenny Yuko (D-Richmond Heights) took the oath of office to continue serving as Senate Minority Leader in the 134th General Assembly.

Today, Ohio Senate Minority Leader Kenny Yuko (D-Richmond Heights) issued the following statement criticizing Governor Mike DeWine for signing Senate Bill 175, which includes the so-called Stand-Your-Ground law.

Today, members of the Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus urged Governor Mike DeWine to veto Senate Bill 175, which includes the controversial Stand Your Ground legislation that removes the duty to retreat in almost any public space in Ohio.

Today, the Ohio Senate passed Senate Bill 175, which includes the controversial Stand Your Ground legislation that removes the duty to retreat in almost any public space and will likely lead to more violent confrontations and gun deaths.

Today, state Senator Kenny Yuko (D-Richmond Heights) praised the Ohio Senate's passage of the state's Capital Budget, which includes $2.45 million for economic development projects in Ohio's 25th Senate District, and over $26.3 million for projects throughout Northeast Ohio.