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Keeping Ohio moms healthy
Maternal mortality is a growing problem in Ohio and around the country. Too many mothers are dying, particularly mothers of color. Nationally, Black m...
Increasing treatment options for Ohioans struggling with addiction
More than a million workers and retirees across the country are part of the multi-employer pension system, and many are in danger of losing that secur...
Moving forward from tough year
I think we are all ready for 2020 to be over. It’s been a tough year.The health care and economic crises caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have ch...
Protecting patients from surprise medical bills
Last week, we secured a bipartisan agreement that would finally protect patients from out-of-control, surprise medical bills. We pushed Congressional ...
Supporting communities during pandemic
All across Ohio, we are watching hospitals fill up – yet again. Our health care system is getting overwhelmed. Small businesses and local govern...
Supporting veterans’ mental health needs
This month’s virtual and socially distanced Veterans Day celebrations around Ohio serve as a reminder not only of the sacrifices veterans make f...
Senior Center meals impacted by COVID-19
COVID-19 is continuing to impact the Fulton County Senior Center.The Fulton County Senior Center will deliver home meals for the week of Nov. 30 on We...
Fighting for a utility shutoff moratorium
Recently, I led my Democratic colleagues in writing letters to 22 of the nation’s largest utility companies – urging them to suspend all u...
Portman: Why I voted for Amy Coney Barrett
This week, I was proud to vote to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve on the Supreme Court. She is an impressive person and a distinguished legal...
Just a small thing can effect big change
Often it is the small things that affect our relationships – with each other and with God.It’s a small thing to set aside time daily for B...
