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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.
Ohio ranked for patriotism in July 4th study
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio is among the less patriotic states in the nation, a new ranking has found. The Buckeye State was ranked 29th in the U.S. and given a score of 43.71 from several indicators of patriotism, measured by WalletHub’s 2024 Most Patriotic States in America ranking. Ohio’s ranking marks an increase in […]
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.
Ohioans urged to report wild turkey, grouse sightings
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Have you seen a wild turkey this summer? ODNR is requesting the public’s help with their annual population surveys. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is asking for Ohioans to report sightings of wild turkeys and ruffed grouse this summer as part of their annual survey. Community scientists — which can […]
An Ohio apartment building, evacuated after a deadly explosion nearby, could reopen soon
A 16-story apartment building in Ohio may reopen early next month, several weeks after it was temporarily shuttered following a deadly natural gas explosion that severely damaged a neighboring building. Youngstown officials had ordered the evacuation of the International Towers on June 10 after an engineering firm determined that the...
Sabo, Frazier, Cors, Mishler finish final round at Ohio Open
WESTFIELD CENTER — After earning one of the last spots in Wednesday’s final, Wooster resident Ben Cors had a lot to prove. The University of Dayton golfer did just that as he moved up the Ohio Open Championship leaderboard in final round action at Westfield Country Club. Cors tied for 49th place thanks to...
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