Columbus, OH – Greg R. Lawson, a research fellow at The Buckeye Institute, commented after Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 96—Ohio’s biennial budget.

“With Governor DeWine’s signature, Ohio advances a pro-growth agenda with a flat income tax that puts the Buckeye State in a better position to compete for jobs and workers. Regrettably, the governor also vetoed the closure of several tax loopholes and some long-needed policies to reform local government. With an effort to entirely abolish property taxes looming, these vetoes are ill-timed and ultimately a mistake. While this is a respectable budget overall, there is much more for lawmakers to do to help Ohioans hit with skyrocketing property taxes and to put students first in education policy.”

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