Rep. Brigid Kelly wants to see the Ohio General Assembly embrace legislating by virtual means as the state keeps battling the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. Whether the legislature meets in person or by video conference, the Cincinnati Democrat would like constituents to be able to testify for and against bills through digital means. And if hearings and floor sessions continue to be held in person, Kelly wants everyone to wear a mask just as Ohioans are required to do in nearly all other public indoor spaces. Kelly offered sponsor testimony on Thursday morning for two bills to allow for virtual committee hearings and sessions along with requiring masks be worn at the Statehouse. She has the support of the entire House Democratic caucus, as well as 75 advocacy organizations who have called for virtual testimony while the pandemic is ongoing."  The need for masks and virtual testimony is also supported by an editorial from the Toledo Blade: "Leaders in Columbus should demonstrate actual leadership, stand up to anti-science malcontents in their ranks, and implement the reasonable virus precautions that the rest of Ohio figured out long ago." Email your Ohio state representative and demand they allow virtual testimony.