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Economic benefits of eliminating Ohio income tax questioned
Some Ohio lawmakers have proposed eliminating the state income tax, saying it would strengthen the economy. But a majority of economists surveyed on the matter disagree. Republican lawmakers in both houses of the General Assembly filed a bill that would eliminate the income tax and the commercial activities tax by 2030 on the rationale that […] The post Economic benefits of eliminating Ohio income tax questioned appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Member who resigned from Ohio teachers’ pension fund concerned about controversial investment firm
The member who resigned from Ohio’s chaotic teachers’ pension board differed from reform-minded leaders, sharing concerns about giving billions of dollars to an “illegitimate” investment firm. Both the proposed controversial firm and the current system aren’t good financial options for the state’s educators, Steve Foreman told us in an exclusive interview. Of the 11 members […] The post Member who resigned from Ohio teachers’ pension fund concerned about controversial investment firm appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Catching up with Fisher Catholic standout two-sport athlete Ellie Bruce
LANCASTER — I recently sat down and talked with 2024 Fisher Catholic graduate Ellie Bruce about her high school experience as a student-athlete. Bruce was a four-year starter in basketball and volleyball and helped lead the Irish to league and district championships in both sports. A standout in the classroom, Bruce also finished her illustrious career with over 1,000 points and 800 rebounds and recorded over 1,000 kills in volleyball. ...
Free women's health clinic in Lancaster includes mammograms and pap tests
LANCASTER —The Ohio University Heritage Community Clinic this month will include pap tests and mammograms. On Thursday, July 18, Heritage Community Clinic will offer a Women's Health clinic in Lancaster at Fairfield Medical Center River Valley Campus, 2384 North Memorial Drive. To be eligible you must be 18 years old or older, uninsured or underinsured and meet income guidelines.
Voter accuracy program going statewide in Ohio
(The Center Square) – A pilot program targeting the accuracy of voter rolls in Ohio is now going statewide. Secretary of State Frank LaRose recently announced a new voter data integrity program that began in six counties and is now going statewide. The program uses county-specific digital dashboards to help identify voter registration discrepancies. “These data entry discrepancies are not commonly indicative of fraud or irregularities, but they must be...
John named Legislator of the Year by Ohio Society of Professional Engineers
State Rep. Marilyn John was named legislator of the year by the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers at the organization's 146th annual meeting in Columbus. John, R-Mansfield, was recognized in part for guiding an extensive House review of approximately one-third of Ohio’s occupational license boards, including the professional engineers license board. As chair, she led the Ohio House State and Local Government Committee's efforts to prepare a detailed report on barriers to entry or regulations that could be reduced or eliminated for Ohioans pursuing careers in these occupations.
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