Marcy Kaptur: “I really think it is necessary. And perhaps you will be in a place where you can make a difference.”

let me celebrate a hometown institution that keeps northwest Ohio moving: the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority proudly marking 55 years of service, half a century plus 5. Voters approved creation of the Toledo Area Regional Transit…

I rise today to talk about Ohio's own Laila Edwards. Laila is a native of Cleveland Heights and currently represents the United States in the Winter Olympics, my favorite. Laila became the first Black woman to play for the United States in…

I rise to honor Robert ``Rex'' Baumgartner, a true American hero, a man of the law. Rex embodied the very best of our Nation: honor, respect, bravery, duty, and unwavering courage. Born in east Toledo, Rex answered the call to serve early…

As people everywhere celebrate St. Patrick's Day, I rise to honor the life and legacy of John J. Carney, an Irish-American son of northern Ohio. His vision, heart, and integrity helped shape the future of his beloved Cleveland. John was a…