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Rep. Warren Davidson Introduces Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act

By Butler County Today | Apr 30, 2024

WASHINGTON D.C. – Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH) introduced the Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act today alongside 11 other House colleagues and support from Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL). This legislation repeals the Corporate Transparency Act of 2021 (CTA) and provides American business owners, specifically small business owners, relief from burdensome reporting requirements and excessive penalties."The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is violating the personal privacy of American business owners by forcing them to disclose sensitive information. The Corporate...

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House Committee Passes Legislation to Bring Transparency to Tax Levies and Prevent Unfair Property Value Challenges

By Butler County Today | Apr 30, 2024

COLUMBUS– The House Ways and Means Committee today passed House Bill 344, legislation to reform Ohio’s property tax system, announced bill sponsors, State Reps. Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Thomas Hall (R-Madison Twp.).House Bill 344 will promote transparency by preventing local governments from proposing replacement property tax levies which frequently result in unexpected property tax increases. The bill will preserve the ability to either renew existing levies or propose increases or new levies directly, thereby ensuring that voters have full knowledge of the proposals...

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Decreasing number of Butler County professional licenses issued in week ending March 9

By Butler County Today | Apr 29, 2024

There were 14 professional licenses issued in Butler County in the week ending March 9, 2024 in Ohio, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.

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Which former Butler County Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 29?

By Butler County Today | Apr 28, 2024

These former Butler County Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 29.

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Butler County has seven professional licenses expiring in week ending May 4

By Butler County Today | Apr 27, 2024

There are seven professional licenses expiring in Butler County in the week ending May 4 in Ohio, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.

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Butler County's districts student body comprised mostly of non-Hispanic white students in 2022-23 school year

By Butler County Today | Apr 27, 2024

The most prevalent ethnicity in the Butler County districts' student body in the 2022-23 school year was non-Hispanic white, according to reports from the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce.

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Butler County Today area weekly mass times

By Butler County Today | Apr 27, 2024

The following parishes in the Butler County Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Carruthers Gives Testimony on Lassie's Law

By Butler County Today | Apr 24, 2024

State Rep. Sara Carruthers shared her passion for pets and the importance of closure during her testimony on House Bill 379, also known as Lassie's Law, in the House Transportation Committee. The bill aims to ensure that deceased pets found on roadways are scanned for microchip identification before disposal.Speaking in support of the legislation, Carruthers expressed her personal connection to the issue, stating, "I am an avid dog lover. I have two wonderful dogs named Ebony and Ivory, who I cannot imagine living without." She emphasized the emotional significance of...

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There are 64 professional licenses expiring in Butler County in May

By Butler County Today | Apr 24, 2024

There are 64 professional licenses expiring in Butler County during May in Ohio, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.

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52.6% more Butler County professional licenses issued in week ending March 2 compared to previous week

By Butler County Today | Apr 22, 2024

There were 29 professional licenses issued in Butler County in the week ending March 2, 2024 in Ohio, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.

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Which former Butler County Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22?

By Butler County Today | Apr 21, 2024

These former Butler County Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22.

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Analysis: Butler County effective property tax rates outpaced the national average in Q1

By Butler County Today | Apr 20, 2024

Property owners in Butler County paid 1.4% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the first quarter of 2024, which is more than 1.3 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Butler County Today.

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Butler County weekly recap of home sales during week ending April 13

By Butler County Today | Apr 20, 2024

There were 68 reported residential sales in Butler County in the week ending April 13, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Butler County Today area weekly mass times

By Butler County Today | Apr 20, 2024

The following parishes in the Butler County Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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There are eight professional licenses expiring in Butler County in week ending April 27

By Butler County Today | Apr 20, 2024

There are eight professional licenses expiring in Butler County in the week ending April 27 in Ohio, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.

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Rep. Warren Davidson Votes Against Foreign Aid Package

By Butler County Today | Apr 20, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Warren Davidson (R-OH) issued a statement criticizing the recent passage of a multi-billion dollar foreign aid package by the House of Representatives. The aid package was intended for Ukraine, Israel, and Indo-Pacific countries.In his statement, Rep. Davidson expressed his dissent towards the allocation of funds, saying, "Today, the uniparty D.C. establishment spent $100 billion securing other countries' borders but could not spare a cent to secure our own. My constituents' hard-earned tax dollars will fund the Biden Administration's...

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Butler County in week ending Apr. 13

By Butler County Today | Apr 19, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Butler County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Ohio Votes Count Act Introduced in Ohio House

By Butler County Today | Apr 17, 2024

COLUMBUS – House Bill 472, also known as the Ohio Votes Count Act, was recently introduced in the Ohio House, announced co-sponsor of the legislation, State Rep. Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester). The bill is sponsored by State Reps. Bernie Willis (R-Springfield) and Bob Peterson (R-Sabina).The Ohio Votes Count Act aims to increase election integrity by reforming Ohio’s voter registration system and establishing cyber security protections and standards. "Elections are a pillar of democracy and are an issue of national security," said Gross. "As elected officials, we have a...

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Rep. Warren Davidson Statement on the House of Representatives Passing The Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act

By Butler County Today | Apr 17, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The bipartisan Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act introduced by Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH) today passed through the House of Representatives. This legislation stops the federal government from circumventing Americans’ Fourth Amendment right to privacy by closing loopholes that allow the government to purchase Americans’ data from big tech companies without a court order."Closing the data broker loophole is an important step towards restoring a government small enough to fit within the Constitution, and today, the House of Representatives took a...

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Carruthers, Brent Reintroduce Aisha's Law

By Butler County Today | Apr 17, 2024

State Representatives Sara Carruthers (R-Hamilton) and Juanita Brent (D-Cleveland) held a press conference in Columbus to reintroduce Aisha’s Law, a legislation aimed at improving training for law enforcement in handling domestic violence cases.Named after Aisha Mason, a victim of domestic violence, House Bill 486 has been before the legislature twice before with strong bipartisan support but was stalled in the Senate both times. Carruthers, speaking on the importance of the law, shared, "This issue is very personal to me as my mother was a survivor of domestic violence."...