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  • Rich Ohioans Big Winners In This Budget

    It’s no secret that being wealthy offers its share of perks but John Kasich and Co. seem to be going out of their way to please their rich friends. We take a look at some or the more egregious giveaways to the most well off in Ohio.

    6/28/11 • (3)

  • Senator Grendell wants to fix horrible liquor privatization plan

    One Senator agrees with us that the Governor is horribly undervaluing the worth of the state’s revenue stream from its liquor monopoly and seeks an amendment to fix that, while helping local governments at the same time. Will it see the light of day in light of competing demands from nursing homes and the Governor’s plan for a tax cut?

    5/26/11 • (2)

  • Tax expenditure data point of the day: Flight Simulators

    Three think tanks representing three different political viewpoints are trying to sell lawmakers on closing tax expenditure loopholes that would generate $300 million a year for the state. Today we take a look at just one of those tax holes being put on the chopping block.

    5/23/11 • (4)

  • Breaking News: Kasich still sort of a jerk, can’t explain his own budget

    Governor Kasich held a press event yesterday where he attempted to rally support for his budget. Instead we get a bunch of great quotes and glimpse into the true nature of our Governor. It isn’t all that pretty.

    5/10/11 • (4)

  • What to Watch: Workers Compensation

    Based on our familiarity of new BWC administrator, Steve Buehrer, we don’t expect language in the budget to move forward on privatization of workers compensation in Ohio. Rather, we expect to see continued study of privatization. In June of 2011, the findings of the legislatively-created Competitive Workers’ Compensation Task Force (SR 322) will be available [...]

    12/31/10 • (0)