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    Hicks-Hudson Votes "No" on House Bill 27

    State Senator Paula Hicks-Hudson from Toledo, recently voted against House Bill 27, a higher-education bill that was amended at the last minute to allocate over $1 billion in capital budget dollars. Hicks-Hudson expressed her concerns regarding the bill, highlighting the lack of proper deliberation and transparency in the process.“The H.B. 27 capital budget amendment passed yesterday sets a dangerous precedent of allocating dollars with no real opportunity for proper deliberation,” said Hicks-Hudson. She emphasized that the bill did not undergo public input or committee...

  • Local Government

    Hicks-Hudson, Smith Introduce Pay Equity Legislation

    State Senators Kent Smith and Paula Hicks-Hudson recently introduced two bills aimed at addressing the gender wage gap in Ohio. The bills were unveiled during a press conference where they were joined by The Women’s Fund of Central Ohio and the Ohio Federation of Business and Professional Women.Smith emphasized the importance of fair pay, stating, "As Americans and Ohioans, we believe in a system where you get paid for the work you do." He highlighted the need for policies like an equal pay hotline and a fair paycheck workplace certification program to address the issue,...

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    Analysis: Toledo Health Center one of 22 Ohio abortion providers funded by grants approved by non-profit board of which GOP Senate hopeful Moreno a member

    The Toledo Health Center was one of 22 Ohio abortion providers supported by the $2.08 million in grants from the Cleveland Foundation during the six years that “pro-life” U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) served on the foundation’s board.

  • Local Government

    Hicks-Hudson Denounces Senate's Veto Override of H.B. 68

    Jan 24, 2024State Senator Paula Hicks-Hudson (D-Toledo) has strongly criticized the Ohio Senate's decision to override Governor DeWine's veto of House Bill 68. This bill, which has now become law, prohibits gender-affirming care for transgender minors and excludes transgender student athletes from participating in sports that align with their gender identity.In a statement, Hicks-Hudson expressed her deep disappointment in the Senate's actions, stating, "Once again, the Majority has chosen to maliciously target a vulnerable population in our state, by giving in to...

  • Local Government

    Hicks-Hudson Statement on House Bill 68 Veto

    State Senator Paula Hicks-Hudson has issued a statement in response to Governor Mike DeWine's veto of House Bill 68. The bill aimed to ban critical gender-affirming health care for minors and prevent transgender student-athletes from participating in sports teams that align with their gender identity.In her statement, Hicks-Hudson expressed her gratitude towards Governor DeWine for carefully considering the facts and listening to the experts before deciding to veto the legislation. She also highlighted the importance of the voices of Ohio citizens who testified against...

  • Local Government

    Hicks-Hudson Introduces Bill to Aid Food Truck Owners

    State Senator Paula Hicks-Hudson has introduced Senate Bill 203, aimed at easing the burden on food truck owners in Ohio. The bill would require state and local fire code officials to accept an inspection or permit issued by another jurisdiction as evidence of a mobile food vendor's compliance with Ohio Fire Code.According to Senator Hicks-Hudson, this legislation would eliminate barriers and red tape for small business owners. She emphasized the importance of safety requirements for mobile food trucks and stated, "The Ohio Fire Code contains substantive safety...

  • Local Government

    Hicks-Hudson, Ingram Introduce C.R.O.W.N. Act to Combat Hair Discrimination

    State Senators Paula Hicks-Hudson and Catherine D. Ingram have recently introduced Senate Bill 204, known as the C.R.O.W.N. Act (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair), in the Senate. The legislation aims to prevent discrimination based on race-related characteristics, specifically protecting hair texture and cultural hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists. The bill extends these protections to areas such as employment, places of public accommodation, housing, and credit practices.In support of the C.R.O.W.N. Act, Senator Ingram referenced a famous...

  • Local Government

    Hicks-Hudson Condemns Anti-Trans Attacks

    State Senator Paula Hicks-Hudson (D-Toledo) has expressed her strong condemnation of the recent anti-trans attacks in Ohio. This comes after the Ohio Senate voted to pass House Bill 68, which seeks to ban critical gender-affirming health care for minors and transgender student-athletes from participating in sports teams that align with their gender identity.In a statement, Hicks-Hudson criticized the legislation, stating, "This legislation was passed with absolutely no consideration by the majority for the lives that it will adversely impact. H.B. 68 is another bill that...

  • Local Government

    Hicks-Hudson Statement on House Bill 86 Passage

    State Senator Paula Hicks-Hudson (D-Toledo) expressed her thoughts on the recent passage of House Bill 86 by the Ohio Senate. This bill brings changes to the adult use recreational marijuana laws that were previously approved under Issue 2.In her statement, Hicks-Hudson acknowledged that House Bill 86 is not perfect, but she believes it will benefit Ohio in the long run. She stated, "After contentious negotiations, the final version of House Bill 86 is certainly not perfect. But many of these changes to Issue 2 will in fact help make Ohio competitive and ensure we are...

  • Local Government

    Toledo’s Department of Housing and Community Development Announces…

    The City of Toledo passed an ordinance that requires all 1-4 unit residential rental properties and family childcare homes built prior to 1978 to receive a Lead-Safe Certificate from the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department.

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