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Posted May 08, 2003 in Press Releases
Gongwer News Service The temporary one-cent sales tax increase included in the pending state budget bill (HB 95) would increase the sales tax burden on low-income Ohioans by more than five times the increase it imposes... read more
Posted April 27, 2003 in Press Releases
The Akron Beacon Journal If the vast majority of Ohioans struggle to name even one member of the Ohio Supreme Court, it is a safe bet that few are familiar with the workings of the State... read more
Posted April 14, 2003 in Press Releases
Cleveland Plain Dealer, April 14, 2003 read more
Posted April 11, 2003 in Press Releases
But lawmaker says Senate OK unlikely The Toledo Blade COLUMBUS - Most of Gov. Bob Taft s plan to overhaul Ohio s tax system likely won't be part of the two-year budget that must be adopted by... read more
Posted April 04, 2003 in Press Releases
Horse Trading Begins for Votes in Senate to Pass Video Gaming Bill Gongwer News Service Senate Republicans and Democrats began negotiations Tuesday aimed at producing sufficient votes to pass legislation (SB 313) to allow video gaming... read more
Posted April 04, 2003 in Press Releases
Controlling Board chief says 7-person group is doing job properly Columbus Dispatch The State Controlling Board is doing an inadequate job of keeping a grip on the purse strings for billions of dollars in state spending and has usurped... read more
Posted March 24, 2003 in Press Releases
The Hannah Report The federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) provides up to $4,204 to working families who earn less than $33,000 per year. The credit enjoys wide bipartisan support because of its proven record in helping reduce... read more
Posted March 16, 2003 in Press Releases
Dayton Daily News In his premiere as a 60 Minutes debator, former President Bill Clinton said President George W. Bush is the first American president to call for a tax cut while planning for a war. Actually, President Ronald Reagan... read more
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