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Ohio Senate supports bill on child support for disabled children
State Representatives Andrea White and Bride Rose Sweeney have successfully passed a bill through the Ohio General Assembly to ensure consistent child support awards for children with disabilities in divorce cases.
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Bill targeting hooning heads to governor's desk
COLUMBUS – A bill sponsored by State Representatives Phil Plummer (R-Dayton) and Andrea White (R-Kettering) aimed at increasing penalties for street takeovers, reckless driving, and fleeing law enforcement has passed the Ohio Senate unanimously and received a concurrent vote in the House on Wednesday night.
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Ohio House passes bill allocating millions for Montgomery County projects
COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives has passed Substitute House Bill 2, the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects. This legislation includes hundreds of millions for a Strategic Community Investment Fund, marking a historic investment in local community projects throughout Montgomery County. State Representatives Andrea White (R-Kettering), Phil Plummer (Dayton), and Tom Young (Washington Township) announced the $34 million allocation.
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Ohio House passes bill aimed at reducing infant mortality rates
State Representative Andrea White’s (R-Kettering) legislation aimed at addressing Ohio’s high infant and maternal mortality rates and improving health outcomes for mothers and infants has passed the Ohio House. The Strong Foundations Act seeks to provide access to critical prenatal, postnatal, infant, and toddler services during the first 1,000 days of life.
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New legislation targets Ohio's workforce crisis through improved childcare access
COLUMBUS – State Representative Andrea White (R-Kettering) recently announced new legislation aimed at addressing workforce, child care, and foster placement challenges in Ohio.
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Legislation introduced aims at improving care standards in Ohio’s foster group homes
State Representatives Andrea White (R-Kettering) and Phil Plummer (R-Dayton) have introduced a bill aimed at ensuring children in foster group homes receive safe, stable, and supportive care. The legislation seeks to address issues related to the quality of care and supervision for children, particularly in Montgomery County, which houses 80 of Ohio's approximately 200 group homes.
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Ohio lawmakers introduce bills addressing childcare affordability and foster placements
COLUMBUS – State Representative Andrea White (R-Kettering) has introduced legislation to address the workforce, child care, and foster placement crises in Ohio. Joined by several colleagues, Rep. White emphasized the need for a multifaceted approach to solve these issues.
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Ohio House passes bill standardizing child support for disabled adults
State Representative Andrea White (R-Kettering), in conjunction with Rep. Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Westlake), announced the successful passage of House Bill 338. This legislation aims to standardize how courts award child support in divorce cases involving children with disabilities who have reached adulthood and are unable to support themselves.
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White, Roemer Legislation Looks to Solve Childcare Crisis
COLUMBUS –State Representatives Andrea White (R-Kettering) and Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) today introduced legislation aimed at addressing the child care crisis in Ohio. The proposed bill seeks to stimulate public-private partnerships to enhance access to on-site and near-site child care for both Ohio families and employers.The legislation, which is yet to be assigned a bill number and committee, calls for the establishment of a new state grant fund and training initiatives. These initiatives are designed to assist employers in partnering with various organizations to...
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Ohio Recognition of Black Maternal Health Week Passes Ohio House, Thanks to White's Legislation
The Ohio House has passed legislation that will officially recognize Black Maternal Health Week in April of each year, thanks to the effort of State Representative Andrea White. The week, which will be celebrated from April 11 to April 17, aims to raise awareness about the maternal, pregnancy, and infant care of black babies and mothers.Representative White highlighted the urgent need for this legislation, stating, "Ohio has some of the worst maternal and infant mortality rates in the country." She emphasized that "black mothers are two and a half times more likely to die...