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Rep. Boyd to Host Open Meeting with State School Superintendent

State Representative Barbara Boyd (D-Cleveland Heights) will host an information sharing meeting with special guest Deborah Delisle, State School Superintendent this Thursday, December 17, 2009. The meeting, free and open to the public, will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the … Continue reading

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State Rep. Boyd’s Diabetes Insurance Bill Passes Ohio House

The Ohio House of Representatives today approved a bill sponsored by State Representative Barbara Boyd (D-Cleveland Heights) to expand insurance coverage for patients with diabetes, helping people get the supplies and education they need to self-manage their diabetes. The vote … Continue reading

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State Rep. Boyd Given “Excellence in Caring” Award

State Representative Barbara Boyd (D-Cleveland Heights) has been awarded the “Excellence in Caring Award” by The Ohio Council for Home Care (OCHC) organization. The award will be presented during the OCHC Annual Awards Luncheon at the Greater Columbus Convention Center … Continue reading

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State Rep. Boyd Named Chairman of Premier Legislative Committee

Ohio House Speaker Armond Budish named State Representative Barbara Boyd (D-Cleveland Heights) as chair of the Health Committee. “Heath issues have always been very important to me,” said Rep. Boyd. “I view this area as vital to the quality of … Continue reading

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Opposition to RTA service cuts and fare increases

In these challenging economic times, when gas and food prices are high and economic opportunity can be scarce, people use public transportation as a lifeline … a practical solution to near-impossible situations. But I believe these proposed changes will place … Continue reading

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