Willis E. Blackshear, Jr.

Today, state Senator Willis E. Blackshear Jr. (D-Dayton) joined members of the Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus at a press conference to discuss the need for bipartisan legislation to address the reliability, affordability, water use, and local control concerns associated with data centers.

Today, state Senator Willis E. Blackshear Jr. (D-Dayton) issued the following statement in response to ICE killing two civilians in Minnesota and recent reports that ICE may target Springfield next month.

Today, state Senator Willis E Blackshear Jr. (D-Dayton) issued the following statement in response to the tragic killing of Renee Good by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer on Wednesday.

Yesterday, state Senator Willis E. Blackshear Jr. (D-Dayton) introduced a bill to establish the Statewide Youth Council in the Office of the Governor. This council will advise the governor and General Assembly on legislation and issues that affect youth in the state, while providing a forum for increased civic participation and valuable experience for young Ohioans.

Today, state Senator Blackshear (D-Dayton) issued the following statement after the Ohio Senate voted to accept conference committee changes to Senate Bill 56, which significantly changes the state's adult-use cannabis program and directly undermines the will of Ohio voters, who established Ohio's recreational marijuana industry by passing State Issue 2 in 2023.

Today, state Senator Willis Blackshear (D-Dayton) commended Governor DeWine for vetoing Senate Bill 50, which would have extended the hours that 14- and 15-year-olds can work during the school year.