In case anyone was unsure about the unusual nature of this Ohio House speaker situation, consider that the House clerk recently cited the Hughes’ Parliamentary Guide from 1931-32 as justification for recent actions. But Rep. David Leland, D-Columbus, questions whether…
State Rep. David Leland, who is a former state Democratic chairman, and his colleague Kristin Boggs, both of Franklin County, are asking for an investigation. The two last week sent letters to Legislative Inspector General Tony Bledsoe and Franklin County…
The messy situation raises questions, and Ohioans deserve answers. Two Democratic representatives from Columbus, David Leland and Kristin Boggs, have sent letters asking the legislative inspector general and Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O’Brien to investigate. Last week’s abrupt change of…
Some Democratic lawmakers want an independent investigation into what prompted former House Speaker Cliff Rosenberger to resign. Rep. David Leland says Rosenberger is the first Ohio Speaker to resign in disgrace since 1803. And Leland wants to know why the…
COLUMBUS, OH (WCMH) - A bill in the Statehouse would prohibit local governments form passing any local laws that would reform current gun regulations and it would also change the rules for the state’s Stand Your Ground provision. State Rep.…
Rep. David Leland, a Columbus Democrat, said the tighter preemption would violate the home rule provision of the Ohio Constitution. Leland said he understands the desire to not have a patchwork of local gun restrictions across the state, but communities…
State Rep. David Leland, D-Columbus, “This is a stain on our democracy that interferes with the people’s business and reduces public confidence in our legislative process. This unfortunate incident is a reminder of what happens when one political party controls…
A Central Ohio lawmaker is seeking a ban on fracking in certain parts of the state. The proposal follows the first meeting of the Ohio Oil and Gas Leasing Commission, which regulates this type of drilling. Democratic Representative David…
Resolution supporting federal Fuel Economy standards introduced in the Ohio House COLUMBUS— State Rep. David Leland (D-Columbus) today (Jan. 25) introduced a resolution to express support for strong Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards and clean car standards. The proposed…
I have introduced a resolution in the Ohio House opposing the rollback of federal fuel-efficiency standards for cars and trucks. Having these standards reduces our reliance on foreign oil and has been a catalyst for reducing pollution, saving consumers money…