/news/tags/rep-tavia-galonski Rep. Tavia Galonski en-US Copyright Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:07:10 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-04-22/house-bill-22-raises-concerns-for-police-reform-efforts-and-freedom-of-speech The new legislation that has been introduced in Ohio aims to expand the definition of obstruction of justice but raises concerns for police reform efforts and freedom of speech. Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:07:10 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-04-22/house-bill-22-raises-concerns-for-police-reform-efforts-and-freedom-of-speech Andrew Meyer, Brianna Camp, Melissa Meyers /news/government-politics/2020-10-22/ohio-lawmaker-urges-dewine-to-appoint-permanent-health-director Ohio Rep. Tavia Galonski (D) is calling on Gov. Dewine and his administration to "... follow the science." in choosing a permanent health director. Fri, 23 Oct 2020 00:40:44 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-10-22/ohio-lawmaker-urges-dewine-to-appoint-permanent-health-director Connor Steffen /news/government-politics/2020-03-15/akron-legislator-ensures-first-time-voters-get-to-the-polls In the days before Tuesday’s primary election, Summit County Board of Elections saw a steady stream of early voters, with some casting ballots for the… Sun, 15 Mar 2020 22:00:00 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-03-15/akron-legislator-ensures-first-time-voters-get-to-the-polls Jennifer Conn /news/community/2019-11-08/legislator-from-akron-proposes-making-apple-cider-ohios-state-drink An Ohio legislator from Akron has proposed changing the state’s official beverage from tomato juice to apple cider.State Rep. Tavia Galonski (D-Akron)… Fri, 08 Nov 2019 22:48:48 GMT /news/community/2019-11-08/legislator-from-akron-proposes-making-apple-cider-ohios-state-drink /news/environment-energy/2019-07-12/local-leaders-meet-to-address-summit-county-flooding Local leaders are trying to help Summit County flood victims.State Rep. Tavia Galonski (D-Akron) met with several mayors, directors of state agencies and… Fri, 12 Jul 2019 21:02:01 GMT /news/environment-energy/2019-07-12/local-leaders-meet-to-address-summit-county-flooding /news/community/2019-04-02/morning-headlines-akron-leaders-oppose-gun-bill-plain-dealer-lays-off-14-journalists Here are your morning headlines for Tuesday, April 2:Akron leaders oppose gun bill;ACLU joins lawsuit opposing panhandling ordinance;2 million Ohioans… Tue, 02 Apr 2019 10:48:49 GMT /news/community/2019-04-02/morning-headlines-akron-leaders-oppose-gun-bill-plain-dealer-lays-off-14-journalists Amanda Rabinowitz /news/government-politics/2019-02-28/ohio-leaders-are-helping-to-advocate-for-human-trafficking-survivors Hundreds of people gathered in Columbus Thursday to discuss the most pressing issues related to human trafficking in Ohio. Advocates, law enforcement,… Thu, 28 Feb 2019 23:26:06 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-02-28/ohio-leaders-are-helping-to-advocate-for-human-trafficking-survivors Andy Chow /news/government-politics/2018-12-13/second-abortion-measure-headed-to-gov-kasich The Ohio House has passed another abortion measure. This one outlaws the use of dilation and extraction or D & E to end a pregnancy. D & Es are typically… Thu, 13 Dec 2018 22:28:56 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-12-13/second-abortion-measure-headed-to-gov-kasich Sarah Taylor /news/education/2018-10-24/hundreds-of-akron-high-school-students-at-risk-of-not-graduating Hundreds of Akron high school students are in danger of not graduating on time. Current graduation requirements state that students must earn at least 18… Thu, 25 Oct 2018 03:46:22 GMT /news/education/2018-10-24/hundreds-of-akron-high-school-students-at-risk-of-not-graduating /news/government-politics/2018-07-05/democrats-and-republicans-debate-whether-dewine-should-have-done-more-about-ecot Democrats have been blasting Republican Attorney General and candidate for governor Mike DeWine for not doing more about the multi-million dollar scandal… Thu, 05 Jul 2018 20:27:18 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-07-05/democrats-and-republicans-debate-whether-dewine-should-have-done-more-about-ecot Karen Kasler