US EditionEducators Call on Ohio Lawmakers to Preserve DeWine's Vetoes
FRANKLIN COUNTY, OHIO, JUL 9 – Ohio lawmakers aim to overturn 67 vetoes by Governor DeWine on a $95 billion budget, including $600 million for a Cleveland Browns stadium and property-tax changes, requiring supermajority votes.
- Ohio lawmakers plan to return to work on July 21 in Columbus to vote on overriding several property tax vetoes by Gov. Mike DeWine.
- DeWine vetoed key provisions in House Bill 96 that aimed to limit rising property taxes, which Republicans now seek to reinstate despite his concerns about financial risks.
- The vetoed reforms include limiting unvoted tax increases, capping school reserves, and granting county commissions authority over some levies, sparking strong opposition from municipal and education groups.
- AFP-Ohio State Director Donovan O’Neil stated that the decision to override the vetoes reflects a priority on safeguarding the interests of Ohio taxpayers, while House Minority Leader Dani Isaacsohn emphasized that addressing property tax relief remains a critical concern for everyday Ohio residents.
- If overridden, these vetoes could restore property tax relief policies, affecting local budgets and potentially improving transparency and accountability in Ohio’s tax system.
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Warren officials oppose House Bill 335
WARREN — City council members unanimously rejected what they call a state attempt to strip local control and siphon funds from municipalities as they passed a resolution Wednesday opposing Ohio House Bill 335, introduced by State Rep. David Thomas, R-Jefferson, who represents a portion of Trumbull County. The proposed measure would eliminate unvoted inside millage and transfer local budgetary authority to unelected county budget commissions. Man…
AFP-OH Applauds Lawmakers for Setting July 21 Session to Override DeWine’s Property Tax Vetoes - Americans for Prosperity
COLUMBUS, OH — Americans for Prosperity–Ohio (AFP-OH) is applauding members of the Ohio General Assembly for scheduling a session on July 21 to override several of Governor Mike DeWine’s vetoes in House Bill 96, including key reforms aimed at delivering relief and accountability to property taxpayers across the state. Governor DeWine’s vetoes struck down provisions that would have tackled the structural drivers of rising property taxes. These re…
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