Beth Liston MD PhD

Typically, the money I receive is spent on winning my election, sometimes I invest in others who will work for people in Ohio. In this case, I believed the money would best be spent supporting and protecting vulnerable youth. 4/4

People give hard earned money to my campaign because they believe that I will use the money to represent their values – to make decisions that can improve their lives and our state. I believe this is a sacred trust and I take it seriously. 3/4

Although I hadn’t met with Wexner, I wasn’t shocked to get the check. I was running to be his State Senator and represent New Albany. Sometimes when an election outcome is clear, wealthy people in the area send donations. 2/4

In Oct 2024 I rec’d a $1000 unsolicited donation from Les Wexner. This past Dec, I donated those funds to a local org meeting the needs of youth impacted by/at risk for human trafficking. Receipts available:  ohiosos.gov/campaign-finan… 1/4

Federal judge blocks Trump Administration from ending TPS for Haitians The ruling says the termination of TPS is "null, void and of no legal effect" and will not impact the work authorization of Haitian immigrants.

Reyes' ruling says the termination of TPS is "null, void and of no legal effect" and will not impact the work authorization of Haitian immigrants. Those under TPS status will also be protected from detention of deportation for the length of the judicial stay. 

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Senator @bethliston.bsky.social, a physician, asks the witness if he believes that doctor aren't capable of having these discussions with patients. She also reminds him that the Ohio Department of Health records complication rates, and that his answer blaming Biden is incorrect.

Senator Liston Votes Against Republican State Budget. Quote: “What else could we have done with $600 million? So many things. It would have only taken a small fraction of that money, roughly $40 million, to make sure infants and toddlers 0 to 3 kept Medicaid coverage. An estimated 20,000 babies a year would not be dropped from their health insurance for 7% of the money we’re giving for an upgraded sports stadium owned by billionaires.”

This budget takes your hard earned money and hands it to billionaires. I voted no.

The Senate Republicans' version of the state budget fails Ohioans. I voted no, here’s why: www.ohiosenate.gov/members/beth...

Happy Pride Month from the Ohio Senate Democrats

Happy Pride Month from the Senate Dems! There are Pride events happening all month long throughout Central Ohio, support your local LGBTQ+ organizations by checking out their events

Ohio Democrats push for hundreds of changes as Senate reworks state budget Ohio Democrats, with limited power in the Statehouse, are pushing hundreds of amendments in a long-shot effort to reshape the state’s $61 billion budget before it becomes law.

“Liston is also fighting to.. allow children under age 3 to stay continuously enrolled in Medicaid without having to reverify their eligibility. She estimated that nearly 20,000 infants and toddlers could lose coverage if that rule is eliminated” www.cleveland.com/news/2025/05...

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I’m excited to announce bipartisan legislation to help lower drug costs and protect Ohioans from harmful insurance practices.

National Champions honored in the Senate this week! Go Bucks! ❤️🏆

In the middle of a hepatitis outbreak, U.S. shutters the one CDC lab that could help All 27 scientists at the CDC's viral hepatitis lab were told their duties were "unnecessary." Ongoing outbreak investigations have now been halted.

Firing world experts and destroying millions in equipment as infectious outbreaks grow - Efficiency?! This is what happens when a quack w/no science knowledge is in charge of our HHS. Disease spreads. People die. We go backwards.

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Ohio farmers are so important in providing healthy food for all. Last week I competed in the OH Dept of Ag’s Supermarket Showdown to highlight Ohio-made products – and we raised almost $6,000 for the Plain City Food Pantry! (No surprise that Brutus Buckeye won for most food collected!)

Which is a better investment, the education and future of Ohio’s children or subsidizing billionaires to build a sports stadium? I know my answer. #publiceducation

I am fighting to make sure Ohioans can get the medications they need.

Indivisible Central Ohio Congressional Town Hall

Empty seats with the names Senator Bernie Moreno and Senator Jon Husted taped on them.

Thank you to everyone who showed up for the @indivcentraloh.bsky.social town hall. We will keep fighting for healthcare, education, seniors, veterans and kids - people in Ohio who are being hurt by leaders who won’t stand up for them.

This transportation budget invests $11.5 billion into Ohio's roads, bridges, airports, and railways, creating a safer and more connected state for all.

Many Fulbright scholars say they feel stranded after the Trump administration suspended their funding Fulbright scholars were among those in programs administered through the U.S. State Department who learned their funding has been frozen.

Trump is leaving OH students stranded across the globe. This is NOT ok “thousands of people participating in one of the scholarship programs administered through the U.S. State Department who learned last week their funding has been frozen indefinitely.” woub.org/2025/03/07/f...

YouTube video by Beth Liston Beth Liston March For Science

Today people marched for science. I am overwhelmed by a sense of deja vu - my message remains the same. Science saves lives.

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We must end this harmful practice and work to protect our communities’ most vulnerable. Senate Bill 71 will do just that.
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SB 67 ensures that the hard-earned money of low-income families stays with the children who need it the most. Today, I spoke in support of my bipartisan bill in front of the Senate Government Oversight Committee. Read more here: www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/...

On Tuesday, we celebrated Toni Morrison Day at the statehouse. Morrison was born and raised in Ohio and was the first Black woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature. Her legacy reminds us that the “danger of losing our humanity must be met with more humanity.”

Thanks

I am standing on a hill shouting the ski is falling so those that see it don’t lose hope. Eventually people will look up… and we will work to rebuild together.

Westerville now the 13th Ohio city to ban anti-LGBTQ+ conversion therapy WESTERVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) — Westerville voted on Tuesday to become the 13th city in Ohio to ban anti-LGBTQ+ practices known as “conversion therapy” that falsely claim to change a p…

Congratulations to Westerville City Council for banning this harmful practice from hurting members of our community.
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It’s been a long week of chaos and uncertainty. Here is how I have been working for you in Ohio.

Protestors outside the Easton Tesla store in Columbus, Ohio, on the afternoon of Feb. 9, 2025. Signs read, “Musk Must Go!,” “Delete Musk!,” and “Nobody Elected MuSSk!”

Protestors outside the Easton Tesla store in Columbus, Ohio, on the afternoon of Feb. 9, 2025. Signs read, “GTFO Musk” and “Evil Elon Keep Your Mitts Off American’s $ … and Data!”

Jason Perlman of the Ohio AFL-CIO and Gahanna school board member Dion Manley protesting with me outside the Easton Tesla store in Columbus, Ohio, on the afternoon of Feb. 9, 2025. Sign reads, “Stop the Chaos!”

Protestor outside the Easton Tesla store in Columbus, Ohio, on the afternoon of Feb. 9, 2025. Sign reads, “Elon Hands Off Private Data Health Info & Tax $! We the People!”

#Tesla #Columbus protest - @indivcentraloh.bsky.social and Ohio @aflcio.org were there - we can’t trust #Musk - he’s leading a lawless takeover of our government by fascists and billionaires - we need him out!

Americans Are Actually in a Position to Make Elon Musk Feel Our Rage His car company is in a precarious spot.

Here is something we can all support. Boycott Tesla. Protest Tesla. Hit him in the wallet where it hurts. @rickneal.bsky.social slate.com/business/202...