Nickie J. Antonio News

Today, state Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) announced the Senate's unanimous passage of Senate Bill 202. S. B. 202, joint-sponsored by Antonio and Senator Bob Hackett (R-London), would prohibit a person's disability from being used to deny or limit custody, parenting time, visitation, adoption or service as a guardian or foster caregiver.

Today, Senate Assistant Minority Leader Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood), House Minority Whip Jessica E. Miranda (D-Forest Park), Senator Sandra R. Williams (D-Cleveland), and Rep. Michele Lepore-Hagan (D-Youngstown) held a press conference to discuss their proposed amendment to Ohio's Constitution that would ensure all people have the freedom to make decisions about their bodies and health care.

Today, state Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) issued a statement in response to the leaked U.S. Supreme Court opinion, indicating that the Court would overturn Roe v. Wade, remove the federal constitutional right to abortion and give the power to restrict or ban abortion to each state. The Court's decision will not be considered final until it is published in the coming months.

Today, state Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) released the following statement after the Ohio Department of Medicaid announced it will delay the complete implementation of its Next Generation Medicaid program, and instead stagger the implementation of the program's five components starting July 1, 2022:

Today, state Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) released the following statement after NaloxBoxes - which contain naloxone, an opioid overdose reversal medication - were installed in the Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts and Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus:

Today, state Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood), along with state Representatives Michael J. O'Brien (D-Warren) and Jon Cross (R-Kenton); state Senator Michael Rulli (R-Salem); former state Senator Sean O'Brien; Congressman Steve Chabot; President and CEO of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Steve Stivers; and a delegation from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago, held a press conference to announce the creation of a bipartisan, bicameral Taiwan Friendship Caucus.

Today, State Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) released the following statement to announce her introduction of legislation designating Ohio Stroke Awareness Month on the 23rd anniversary of her mother's passing from stroke complications:

Today, state Senator and Assistant Minority Leader Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) sent a letter to President Joe Biden on behalf of the Ukrainian communities in Parma and Cleveland, urging the president to impose the "harshest possible sanctions" on the Russian Federation for waging war against Ukraine.

Today, state Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) announced the Senate's passage of Substitute Senate Bill 61, her bill to strengthen a number of consumer protection provisions for condominium owners and makes changes to the law regarding solar panel installation in condo properties and planned communities.

Today, state Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) announced the state Controlling Board approved several items containing contracts for businesses in Cleveland and Brook Park.

Today, state Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) released the following statement after the Senate passage of Senate Bill 215, which would remove almost all requirements to carry a concealed weapon in Ohio:

Today, state Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) applauded the Senate's passage of Substitute House Bill 169, legislation to appropriate $4.18 billion in federal Covid-19 relief funding for schools, childcare, health care and law enforcement, including approximately $2.3 billion from the American Rescue Plan.

Today, state Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) announced the Senate's unanimous concurrence on Senate Bill 58. S. B. 58, known as Esther's Law and joint sponsored by Senators Antonio and Andrew Brenner (R-Delaware), aims to mitigate instances of elder abuse and neglect in long-term care facilities by permitting electronic monitoring of residents' rooms.

Today, state Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) released the following statement after the unanimous passage of Senate Bill 58, Esther's Law, by the House of Representatives. The bill, joint-sponsored by Senators Antonio and Andrew Brenner (R-Delaware), aims to mitigate instances of elder abuse and neglect in long-term care facilities by permitting electronic monitoring of residents' rooms.

Today, state Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) released the following statement after the Senate passed Senate Bill 258, a congressional district map that continues to gerrymander Ohio's communities, on a party-line vote:

Today, state Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) announced that three adult day and senior centers in Parma and Cleveland will be awarded CARES Act relief funding to support nutrition services, including home-delivered and congregate meals, and to assist with the purchase of Covid-19 personal protective equipment.

Today, state Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) released the following statement in response to the introduction of House Bill 454, which would ban gender-affirming health care for minors.

Today, state Senators Teresa Fedor (D-Toledo) and Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) introduced Senate Bill 253, the Ohio Health Care Plan (OHCP). This legislation will provide universal, single-payer access to quality health care, dental care and vision services.

Today, state Senator and Assistant Minority Leader Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) issued the following statement condemning Senate Bill 123, the so-called "trigger ban" legislation that would automatically outlaw all abortions in Ohio if the U.S. Supreme Court were to overturn Roe v. Wade. The bill, which had its first hearing in the Senate Health Committee today, does not contain any exceptions for rape or incest.

Today, state Senator and Assistant Minority Leader Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) released a statement following the passing of longtime Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge Nancy McDonnell.

Today, state Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) sent a letter to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost in response to the announcement that Yost has joined 19 Republican attorneys general from other states in suing to halt the U.S. Department of Education and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's directives expanding federal sex discrimination protections to the LGBTQ community.

Today, state Senator and Assistant Minority Leader Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) released the following statement after FirstEnergy was charged with conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud in connection with the $60 million alleged bribery scheme involving former House Speaker Larry Householder and House Bill 6 of the 133rd General Assembly:

Today, state Senators Tina Maharath (D-Canal Winchester) and Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) sent a letter to Governor DeWine urging him to follow the leadership of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (DFL-MIN) and issue an executive order to make Ohio the 22nd state in the country to ban the discredited practice of conversion therapy.

Today, state Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) voted in favor of House Bill 110, the state operating budget for fiscal years 2022-2023.

Today, state Senators Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) and Nathan H. Manning (R-Munson Township) announced the House's unanimous passage of Senate Bill 21, which requires the State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire, and Transportation Services to develop statewide guidelines for the assessment, triage, and transport to hospitals of stroke patients in partnership with Ohio's health leaders.