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Barbara Boyd for Ohio House District 9: Sun News endorsement

Residents in Ohio House District 9, which includes Cleveland Heights, East Cleveland, University Heights and a small portion of Cleveland, have a good representative in the Statehouse in Barbara Boyd. As she completes her second two-year term, we believe Boyd … Continue reading

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The Plain Dealer Endorses Barbara Boyd

From The Plain Dealer, Sunday, October 17, 2010 “Boyd was a solid legislator in the 1990s, before her career was interrupted by term limits. Since her return to Columbus four years ago, she has resumed her work as an advocate … Continue reading

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Rep. Boyd to Host “You and Your Credit Report” Info Session

State Representative Barbara Boyd (D-Cleveland Heights) and TransUnion, a local credit report company, will host a public information-sharing meeting on Thursday, June 3 at 6:00pm to explain how to read a credit report and answer common questions regarding credit reports … Continue reading

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Rep. Boyd Requests Senate Action on Diabetes Cost Reduction Bill

State Rep. Barbara Boyd (D-Cleveland Heights) has sent a letter to Ohio Senate President Bill Harris requesting action on her legislation to reduce the cost of diabetes treatment for patients. The Diabetes Cost Reduction Act (HB 81) was approved in … Continue reading

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Ohio House Approves Rep. Boyd Legislation to Expand Health Care Options

The Ohio House of Representatives this afternoon approved legislation sponsored by State Representative Barbara Boyd (D-Cleveland Heights) to allow Advanced Practice Nurses to prescribe medication for patients. The vote was a bi-partisan 85-13. HB 206 allows Advanced Practice Nurses who … Continue reading

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Rep. Boyd to Host Seminar on Credit Reports

State Representative Barbara Boyd (D-Cleveland Heights) and credit reporting company TransUnion, will host a community meeting on how a credit report can affect consumers. The session will be held Thursday, June 3rd at Cleveland Heights Community Center. “Your credit score … Continue reading

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Rep. Boyd Announces $50K for Helen S. Brown Senior Center

State Representative Barbara Boyd (D-Cleveland Heights) today announced the state will spend $50,000 on much-needed renovations at the East Cleveland Helen S. Brown Senior Center. “Helen Brown was an incredible community leader, advocate and social worker,” Rep. Boyd said. “The … Continue reading

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State Rep. Boyd Given “2010 Legislator of the Year” Award

State Representative Barbara Boyd (D-Cleveland Heights) has been awarded the “2010 Legislator of the Year” by The Ohio Covering Kids and Families Coalition (Ohio CKF). The award will be presented during a Legislative Reception at The Athletic Club of Columbus … Continue reading

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Rep. Boyd Honors Fallen Soldiers at Tuskegee Airmen Rededication Ceremony

State Rep. Barbara Boyd (D-Cleveland Heights) honored a group of fallen and often unmentioned WWII African American Air Force Soldiers at the Tuskegee Airmen Portrait Rededication and Reinstallation. The event, which is part of the larger Black History Month celebration … Continue reading

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State Rep. Boyd’s Uniformity of Physician Ranking Systems Bill Passes Ohio House

The Ohio House of Representatives today approved a bill sponsored by State Representative Barbara Boyd (D-Cleveland Heights) to ensure families have comparable information about physicians’ performances before choosing a doctor. House Bill 122 creates standards and procedures for health care … Continue reading

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