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Beth Liston MD PhD

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Democrat State Senator OH District 16. Doctor, mother, professor. Med/Peds Hospitalist.

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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

14.02.2026 01:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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

14.02.2026 01:54 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

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

14.02.2026 01:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

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:Β  ohiosos.gov/campaign-finan… 1/4

14.02.2026 01:54 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.Β 

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03.02.2026 00:48 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

19.11.2025 15:43 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Senator Liston Votes Against Republican State Budget. Quote: β€œWhat 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.”

Senator Liston Votes Against Republican State Budget. Quote: β€œWhat 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.

26.06.2025 19:49 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Senate Republicans' version of the state budget fails Ohioans. I voted no, here’s why: www.ohiosenate.gov/members/beth...

11.06.2025 22:22 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Happy Pride Month from the Ohio Senate Democrats

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

05.06.2025 15:14 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

β€œListon 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...

21.05.2025 04:00 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Liston Introduces Legislation to Lower Drug Costs and Protect Ohioans from Harmful Insurance Practices Today, state Senators Beth Liston (D-Dublin) and Susan Manchester (R-Waynesfield) introduced a bipartisan bill that would stop health insurers from using copay accumulator programs. The bill ensures t...

More info here: www.ohiosenate.gov/members/beth...

19.05.2025 18:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m excited to announce bipartisan legislation to help lower drug costs and protect Ohioans from harmful insurance practices.

19.05.2025 17:56 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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National Champions honored in the Senate this week! Go Bucks! β€οΈπŸ†

09.05.2025 15:35 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

www.npr.org/2025/04/16/n...

17.04.2025 10:28 πŸ‘ 385 πŸ” 148 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 2
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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!)

04.04.2025 12:40 πŸ‘ 116 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

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

01.04.2025 20:15 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I am fighting to make sure Ohioans can get the medications they need.

31.03.2025 17:17 πŸ‘ 132 πŸ” 18 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Indivisible Central Ohio Congressional Town Hall

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

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.

24.03.2025 17:11 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This transportation budget invests $11.5 billion into Ohio's roads, bridges, airports, and railways, creating a safer and more connected state for all.

19.03.2025 20:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 β€œthousands 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...

08.03.2025 03:47 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Beth Liston March For Science
Beth Liston March For Science YouTube video by Beth Liston

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

www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZXP...

08.03.2025 02:43 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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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27.02.2025 17:26 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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/...

26.02.2025 21:16 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 β€œdanger of losing our humanity must be met with more humanity.”

20.02.2025 19:19 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks

20.02.2025 03:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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.

20.02.2025 02:08 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Westerville now the 13th Ohio city to ban anti-LGBTQ+ conversion therapy WESTERVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) β€” Westerville voted on Tuesday to become the 13th city in Ohio to ban anti-LGBTQ+ practices known as β€œconversion 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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19.02.2025 19:39 πŸ‘ 36 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

14.02.2025 21:20 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Protestors outside the Easton Tesla store in Columbus, Ohio, on the afternoon of Feb. 9, 2025. Signs read, β€œMusk Must Go!,” β€œDelete Musk!,” and β€œNobody Elected MuSSk!”

Protestors outside the Easton Tesla store in Columbus, Ohio, on the afternoon of Feb. 9, 2025. Signs read, β€œMusk Must Go!,” β€œDelete Musk!,” and β€œNobody Elected MuSSk!”

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

Protestors outside the Easton Tesla store in Columbus, Ohio, on the afternoon of Feb. 9, 2025. Signs read, β€œGTFO Musk” and β€œEvil 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, β€œStop the Chaos!”

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, β€œStop the Chaos!”

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

Protestor outside the Easton Tesla store in Columbus, Ohio, on the afternoon of Feb. 9, 2025. Sign reads, β€œElon 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!

10.02.2025 16:26 πŸ‘ 74 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
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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...

13.02.2025 04:29 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0