A measure dealing with property tax complaints and replacement levies is headed for a likely House floor vote next week despite concerns it will exacerbate some issues related to soaring residential property taxes.
A bipartisan pair of lawmakers on Tuesday debuted their proposal to eliminate the non-business credit for non-resident property owners and instead use those resources to help local governments grow the housing supply.
Characterized as the beginning of a conversation over scrapping Ohio's income tax and its billions in revenue, skeptical Democrats on Tuesday deemed the proposal a non-starter that would decimate government programs and cause other problems.
Bipartisan legislation designed to stamp out the discriminatory practice of redlining began its journey in the House Tuesday.
Tony Long, general counsel for the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, said while at first glance the measure may not seem like a bill that would be important to the business community, it could help reduce tax-related complexity for some firms.
Following Tuesday's primary, legislative leaders on Thursday highlighted the races that will now take the bulk of their energy heading into the general as well as their ongoing priorities for the remainder of this GA.
Backers of Speaker Jason Stephens largely survived numerous challenges Tuesday night in the conclusion to a primary election expected to be decisive in determining the chamber's next leader.
If it were all about the money, embattled supporters of House Speaker Jason Stephens would largely be cruising to victory next week come Election Day.