The official page of the Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus. This account is intended as an informational resource for Ohio residents.
Welcome to the official page of the Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus, where you will find the most recent news stories, videos, and photos that are distributed by the Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus Communications Department. This is not a campaign page; any postings that contain campaign references will be removed. While this is an open forum, it is also a family friendly forum. By posting comments, y
Senator Willis Blackshear Jr. is back with another video in our State Agency Series to tell you about the Department of Behavioral Health.
For more information, visit dbh.ohio.gov.
Today, Senate Democratic Leader Nickie Antonio testified at the first hearing of a US House Oversight Committee task force investigating Ohio’s Medicaid waiver program.
"If there is fraud in Medicaid, it has happened on the Republican majority's watch."
Happy , Ohio! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Around the world, June is a time of celebration to honor the strength and vibrancy of the LGBTQ+ community. This month, we recognize those who fought for equality while continuing to work for a future where everyone can live freely and authentically.
This week, news broke that Ohio’s data center tax break cost $1.4 billion more than expected in 2025. That's nearly 12x what was originally estimated.
Senator Kent Smith discusses his bipartisan efforts to end one of the worst tax breaks in Ohio history in this week’s : Statehouse Edition.
05/25/2026
This Memorial Day, let us remember and honor the courageous men and women who gave their lives for our freedom and defended our nation’s values.
Thank you to all who have served and let us never forget their unwavering dedication and sacrifice. 🇺🇸
In this week's , Senator Smith discusses Senator Blackshear's 72-mile walk from Dayton to Columbus for mental health awareness and what we can all learn from it.
05/22/2026
Had the privilege of providing sponsor testimony on two bills
•SB331 “Establishes the Statewide Student Youth Council”
•SB 337 “requires businesses to disclose credit card surcharges to consumers before finalizing a transaction”
05/18/2026
Today, Senator Blackshear concluded his 72-mile walk from Dayton to the Statehouse for Mental Health Awareness Month.
“When I came up with the idea to walk in support of Mental Health Awareness, I hoped it would generate enthusiasm,” said Sen. Blackshear. “I could not have imagined the incredible reaction from my community in District 6, people all over Ohio, and the local and state organizations doing the critical work day-in and day-out to support mental health we received.”
Senator Blackshear shares a day three update of his 72-mile walk for mental health awareness.
With gas prices soaring across the country and no clear end in sight to Trump's war on Iran, Senator Smith takes a look back at some of the promises made by the president during the 2024 campaign in this week's . (Spoiler alert: they haven't aged well)