Representative Latyna M. Humphrey - District 2

COLUMBUS —  State Rep. Latyna Humphrey (D-Columbus) today released the following statement after Governor Mike DeWine signed an executive order directing the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) giving $7M though the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds to various Ohio food banks and up to $18M in funds to Ohioans who are at or below 50% of the federal poverty level who already qualify for Ohio Works First (OWF) cash assistance. 

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Latyna M. Humphrey (D-Columbus) today celebrated the passage of House Bill (HB) 268, bipartisan legislation to help returning citizens reintegrate into society by reducing unnecessary barriers to employment.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Latyna Humphrey (D-Columbus) today sent a letter to Governor Mike DeWine urging him to take action to help prevent the 1.4M Ohioans who could be left without the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments starting November 1st if the federal government shutdown continues past October 31st.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Latyna Humphrey (D-Columbus), joined by elected officials and community partners held a press conference Thursday morning at the Ohio Statehouse to address the far-reaching effects of the ongoing federal government shutdown on Ohio families. The discussion focused on the critical impacts to SNAP, WIC, and TANF programs, which millions of Ohioans depend on for food and financial stability.