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COLUMBUS – State Rep. Willis E Blackshear Jr. (D-Dayton) today introduced a bill that would ban mass casualty firearms. The bill would make a targeted change to reimplement Ohio’s pre-2015 prohibition on firearms capable of shooting more than 31 rounds without reloading.

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Fri, Feb 23, 2024

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Blackshear (D-Dayton) yesterday announced his overwhelming support for the House Democrats’ inaugural Gun Violence Prevention Summit.

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Thu, Feb 15, 2024

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Willis E Blackshear Jr. (D-Dayton) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill (HB) 2, appropriating $2B of state funds for economic development and community investments that will help drive economic growth and generate opportunities across Ohio.

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Wed, Feb 7, 2024

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Willis E Blackshear Jr. (D-Dayton) today announced that the Controlling Board has approved several funding opportunities that address environmental issues across Ohio.

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Wed, Jan 31, 2024

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Willis E Blackshear Jr. (D-Dayton) today announced that the Controlling Board has approved several funding opportunities that address pressing health issues facing Ohioans. 

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Wed, Jan 31, 2024

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Willis E Blackshear Jr. (D-Dayton) today denounces the passage of the veto override for House Bill (HB) 68, anti-trans legislation, and DeWine’s proposed care restrictions on gender affirming care.

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Wed, Jan 10, 2024

 COLUMBUS –Rep. Willis E. Blackshear Jr. (D-Dayton) today issued a statement on the fatal shooting that took place on Monday evening.

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Tue, Nov 21, 2023

COLUMBUS – Reps. Adam Miller (D-Columbus) and Willis Blackshear (D-Dayton) today introduced legislation that would establish March 9th as 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Day.

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Mon, Sep 18, 2023

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Willis Blackshear (D-Dayton) yesterday praised the citizens of Ohio for their overwhelming support in defeating Issue 1 during the August 8th Special Election.

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Wed, Aug 9, 2023

State Rep. Willis Blackshear (D-Dayton) officially took the oath of office for his second term as state representative commencing today, Jan. 3. 

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Tue, Jan 3, 2023