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Ohio House overrides one property tax veto, tables two others
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Ohio House overrides one property tax veto, tables two others

  • Todd Cummins
  • Updated Jul 21, 2025

DeWine vetoed a measure that would prohibits school districts and local governments from using replacement or emergency levies on future requests for funding. 

Lawmakers return to Columbus to address property tax vetoes
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Lawmakers return to Columbus to address property tax vetoes

  • Todd Cummins
  • Updated Jul 20, 2025

Members of the Ohio House are expected to return to Columbus July 21st to review the 67 line-item vetoes Governor Mike DeWine issued in the state budget.

DeWine reacts to the Ohio House Budget that omits his proposed tax and fee increases
Allen County

DeWine reacts to the Ohio House Budget that omits his proposed tax and fee increases

  • Todd Cummins
  • Updated Apr 3, 2025

The Ohio House this week unveiled its version of the state’s two-year budget, which does not include Gov. Mike DeWine’s proposed tax and fee increases on marijuana, tobacco and sports betting to fund various projects and tax credits.

Ohio Senate passes Manchester bill to create farm bureau health plan
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Ohio Senate passes Manchester bill to create farm bureau health plan

  • Press release written and provided by the Office of State Senator Susan Manchester
  • Updated Apr 2, 2025

The Ohio Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 100 today, sponsored by State Senator Susan Manchester (R-Waynesfield). SB 100 creates the opportunity for members of the Ohio Farm Bureau, who are seeking healthcare coverage, to enroll in a more affordable healthcare coverage plan. 

Ohio House unveils budget plan, rejects DeWine’s tax proposals
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Ohio House unveils budget plan, rejects DeWine’s tax proposals

  • Todd Cummins
  • Updated Apr 2, 2025

The battle over Ohio’s next two-year budget has begun, with key proposals from Gov. Mike DeWine omitted by Republican members of the Ohio House.

Ohio House passes comprehensive energy initiative to support economic growth, improve affordability for ratepayers
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Ohio House passes comprehensive energy initiative to support economic growth, improve affordability for ratepayers

  • Press release written and provided by the Office of Speaker of the Ohio House Matt Huffman
  • Mar 27, 2025

March 26, 2025, Press Release from the Office of Speaker of the Ohio House Matt Huffman:

Ohio House Votes to Eliminate Replacement Property Tax Levies
Allen County

Ohio House Votes to Eliminate Replacement Property Tax Levies

  • Todd Cummins
  • Updated Mar 23, 2025

 Largely along party lines, the Ohio House voted to eliminate the replacement property tax levy as an option for local governments when seeking voter approval for funding requests.

Ohio considers steeper fines for excessive speeding
Allen County

Ohio considers steeper fines for excessive speeding

  • Todd Cummins
  • Updated Mar 13, 2025

 A bill has been introduced in the Ohio House to impose a $200 fine on top of regular speeding penalties if you are caught speeding 30 miles per hour or more over the speed limit.

Jim Tressel confirmed as Ohio's New Lieutenant Governor
Allen County

Jim Tressel confirmed as Ohio's New Lieutenant Governor

  • Todd Cummins
  • Updated Feb 12, 2025

The Ohio General Assembly has confirmed Jim Tressel as the state’s new lieutenant governor. Both the Ohio House and Senate approved Governor Mike DeWine’s nomination Wednesday afternoon.

Ohio Senate Republicans propose changes to law for adult marijuana sales
Allen County

Ohio Senate Republicans propose changes to law for adult marijuana sales

  • Todd Cummins
  • Updated Feb 9, 2025

Republicans in the Ohio Senate are considering a bill that would change the law for adult marijuana sales in the state. 

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