Michael Stinziano - State Representative

COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio Nurses Association has endorsed the candidacy of State Rep. Michael Stinziano in Ohio’s 18th House District. The Ohio Nurses Association is a professional association for Registered Nurses in Ohio that offers services including continuing education, legislative advocacy and collective bargaining.

“The Ohio Nurses Association recognizes your efforts on behalf of Ohio’s nurses and patients, and thanks you for your support,” Dottie Marsh, chair of the association’s Health Policy Council, wrote in the group’s endorsement letter.

“I’m very pleased to have the endorsement of the Ohio Nurses Association,” Stinziano said. “Our nurses continue to be at the forefront of health-care in... Read more...

COLUMBUS-- The Ohio State University will receive around $68,000 in state funds to improve Hopkins Hall thanks to approval from the State Controlling Board.

The Controlling Board granted $67,928 for the Hopkins Hall Mechanical Systems Improvement project including changes to the design contract for consultant Prater Engineering Associates of Dublin.

"I'm pleased that The Ohio State University will receive the funds it needs to improve Hopkins Hall,” said Rep. Stinziano. "This is an important facility that houses many significant departments. Ultimately, it will be the students who benefit the most from these upgrades."

According to state documents, this project will replace mechanical systems throughout Hopkins... Read more...

COLUMBUS, Ohio – State Rep. Michael Stinziano, a Columbus Democrat running in the 18^th Ohio House District, is pleased to be endorsed by Stonewall Democrats of Central Ohio.

"I'm proud that the Stonewall Democrats of Central Ohio have recognized me as the best candidate to advance equal rights for all this November," Stinziano said. "In addition to my plans to bring much needed jobs to... Read more...

COLUMBUS, Ohio – State Rep. Michael Stinziano (D-Columbus) has received the Excellence in Public Policy Award from the Ohio Public Health Association for his work on important public health policy.

“I am honored and humbled to be recognized with this award,” said Rep. Stinziano. “During my first year in the General Assembly I have worked hard to reach across the aisle to address serious public health issues facing our community and our state.”

“I am committed and will continue to work across partisan lines to make Ohio the best and healthiest place to live, work, and raise a family in the country,” said Stinziano, who received the award at an Ohio Public Health Association event on Tuesday.

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COLUMBUS- State Reps. Debbie Phillips (D- Albany) and Michael Stinziano (D- Columbus) will introduce a resolution urging Congress to act immediately and pass S. 2343. Without action federal student loan interest rates are set to double from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent.

“A strong educational system is at the very foundation of economic success and prosperity for individuals, communities, and our nation. However, it is becoming increasingly difficult for  young people to attend institutes of higher education, not due to a lack of academic proficiency but rather, the increasing burden placed on students stemming from tuition hikes and debt from their student loans,” said Rep. Phillips who represents Ohio... Read more...

COLUMBUS, Ohio –Former Director of the Franklin County Board of Elections, Rep. Michael Stinziano, criticized House passage of the Senate bill to repeal HB 194 as a political tactic to subvert the will of Ohio voters. The passage of SB 295 is a legislative attempt to end early voting the final days before Election Day.

“I am disappointed with the Majority’s decision to reject bi-partisan compromise and instead move ahead with Senate Bill 295 in an attempt to repeal HB 194 before voters can decide on it this November,” Rep. Stinziano said.

However, the legislation is not a "clean" repeal and includes provisions that would end early voting prior to the final days before the election.

“As someone who signed... Read more...