A big "Thank you" to Paul, Betsy and PG Sittenfeld and Carolyn and Mike Eagen for two wonderful house parties this week.  It was fun meet and talk to so many people from East Walnut Hills and Clifton.  Looking forward to the Labor event at Crowley's tomorrow and the Womens' event on Friday.
 

Today's article in The Enquirer on my efforts to designate the entire stretch of Interstate 75 in the state as the Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Trail:
http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20120123/NEWS/301230095/I-75-might-bear-name-Tuskegee-Airmen?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|News

In spite of the icy streets and sidewalks, a handful of brave souls attended my office hours this morning.  We had conversations about the potential closure of the Dalton Street Post Office, which would be a huge loss for our region, and Senate Bill 233, which would limit copayments for physical therapy services.  I host office hours once a month in locally owned coffeehouses throughout the distrct so that I can meet with constituents face to face and promote local businesses at the same time...  and get a good cup of coffee.

I was pleased to receive the endorsement from the Ohio Democratic Party in the March 6 primary.

Thanks to Karen Smith and Paul DeMarco for hosting a great house party!  It was a pleasure to meet so many great residents of the 31st house district.  Thank you to everyone who attended.  I appreciate for your support.  Remember to vote on Tuesday, March 6th!

COLUMBUS – State Representative Denise Driehaus (D – Cincinnati) spoke with several Democratic colleagues and interested parties at a press conference held today on the steps of the Ohio Statehouse calling for hearing on House Bills 345 and 351.  This press conference was in response to the most recent earthquake as a result of injection well activity in Youngstown, Ohio. 

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The appointment of Richard Cordray to head up the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is a huge victory for consumers throughout the country.  I had the pleasure of working with then Ohio Attorney General Cordray on foreclosure prevention legislation as we struggled to compel lenders to work out loan modifications for home owners to keep them in their homes and keep our communities strong.  Cordray was a strong advocate for the citizens of Ohio.  He is a perfect fit to represent the interests of consumers as we continue to work through the financial crisis that has racked ou

COLUMBUS –State Representative Denise Driehaus (D- Cincinnati) sent a letter to Representative David Hall, Chairman of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, today requesting hearings for House Bills 345 and 351, which would place a temporary moratorium on fracking in Ohio and increase transparency within fracking processes.