State Senator Louis Blessing (OH)
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Ohio senator honors late colleague Kirk Schuring's legacy
State Senator Louis W. Blessing, III of Colerain Township has expressed his sentiments on the passing of Senator Kirk Schuring.
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Ohio senator proposes resolution for fairer political representation
Senator Louis W. Blessing III of Colerain Township has introduced Senate Joint Resolution 6 (SJR 6) in response to the rejection of Issue 1 at the ballot box.
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Senator Blessing comments on Cleves rail incident
COLUMBUS— Senator Louis W. Blessing, III (R-Colerain Township) has issued a statement regarding the rail car incident in Cleves.
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Senator Blessing supports DOJ's antitrust lawsuit against RealPage
COLUMBUS—Senator Louis W. Blessing, III (R-Colerain Township) issued a statement regarding the Department of Justice's announcement to file an antitrust lawsuit against RealPage.
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Senator urges Attorney General lawsuit against rental company over alleged price-fixing
COLUMBUS—Senator Louis W. Blessing, III (R-Colerain Township) introduced Senate Concurrent Resolution 12, urging the Attorney General to file an anti-trust lawsuit against RealPage Incorporated concerning the rental housing market. The corporation provides property management software to rental property operators in Ohio and is currently being sued by several states for allegedly conspiring to illegally raise rent prices.
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Senator Blessing announces over $15M for district projects
COLUMBUS—Senator Louis W. Blessing, III (R-Colerain Township) announced more than $15 million in Capital Budget projects across Senate District 8. This announcement follows last week’s declaration of a $350 million investment by the Senate in Ohio communities from the One-Time Strategic Community Investment Fund.
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Ohio Senate passes bill requiring payment of delinquent property taxes before sale
The Ohio Senate passed Senate Bill 186 today, sponsored by Senator Louis W. Blessing, III (R-Colerain Township). The bill mandates that all delinquent taxes on a property must be paid before it is sold. Additionally, bidders on foreclosed properties are required to sign an affidavit stating they are not delinquent on property taxes.
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Blessing Health System announces new funding for increased housing access
Blessing Health System has announced new funding aimed at increasing access to housing. This initiative is expected to address the pressing needs of those in the community who face housing insecurity.
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Ohio Senate passes bill enhancing transportation access
The Ohio Senate has passed the Blessing Bill, a measure aimed at improving transportation access for Ohio residents. The bill is designed to ensure that citizens can more easily commute to their workplaces.
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Bill proposes raising Ohio's minimum wage to $15
Ohio State Representative Louis W. Blessing III has introduced a bill proposing to raise the state's minimum wage to $15 per hour. The proposed legislation, which is currently under consideration in the Ohio House of Representatives, represents a significant increase from the current minimum wage of $8.80 per hour.
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Senator Blessing announces housing committee report findings and recommendations
Senator Blessing has announced the findings and recommendations of a Housing Committee report. The details of the report, however, were not provided in the announcement.
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Senator Blessing pays tribute to former Hamilton County Auditor Brigid Kelly
Senator Blessing recently paid tribute to former Hamilton County Auditor Brigid Kelly. The Senator expressed his admiration and respect for Kelly's work, highlighting her commitment to public service.
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Ohio bill proposes AI watermarks, criminalizes 'simulated obscene material' of kids
A proposed bill in Ohio is calling for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) watermarks and criminalizing 'simulated obscene material' involving children.
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Blessing Announces Facilities Funding Approval for Southwest Local Schools
COLUMBUS—Ohio Senator Louis W. Blessing, III (R-Colerain Township) announced today that the Ohio Controlling Board has approved funds for the Southwest Local School District's Classroom Facilities Assistance Program. The state will be contributing $1,256,876 to address the growing enrollment at Crosby Elementary School."I'm delighted the Controlling Board has approved these critical funds for Crosby Elementary," said Blessing. "Our schools are thrilled to have more students, which is a sign our community is thriving. This project will ensure our next generation is...
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Blessing Honors the Life of Stanley Aronoff
COLUMBUS—Senator Louis W. Blessing, III (R-Colerain Township) paid tribute to the life of Stanley Aronoff, a Cincinnati native, dedicated public servant, and former Ohio Senate President. Aronoff passed away at the age of 91."President Aronoff was an institution within an institution and a pillar of the Cincinnati community," Blessing said. "His work for our city and the whole state moved us forward together. Most importantly, he had a passion for people, who he cared for immensely and served well for decades. His good deeds as a public servant, role model, family man,...
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Blessing Introduces Bill Protecting Children from Artificial Intelligence Exploitation
COLUMBUS—Senator Louis W. Blessing, III (R-Colerain Township) and State Senator Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) have introduced Senate Bill 217, aimed at regulating potentially harmful uses of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, specifically the exploitation of Ohio's children.Speaking about the bill, Senator Blessing emphasized the need to protect the safety and privacy of all Ohioans, especially children, from the misuse of AI. He stated, "Artificial intelligence is a powerful tool that can unfortunately be used in harmful and obscene ways. This legislation seeks to...