/tags/buckeye-institute Buckeye Institute en-US Copyright Tue, 09 Nov 2021 03:54:56 GMT /government-politics/2021-11-08/republicans-propose-phasing-out-ohios-main-tax-on-businesses The Commercial Activity Tax was created by Republicans under Gov. Bob Taft in 2005, and raises more than $1.7 billion a year. Tue, 09 Nov 2021 03:54:56 GMT /government-politics/2021-11-08/republicans-propose-phasing-out-ohios-main-tax-on-businesses Karen Kasler /government-politics/2021-11-04/ohio-conservative-think-tank-sues-over-covid-vaccine-or-test-rule-on-businesses The lawsuit was filed on the same day that the federal government announced when its "vaccine or test" rule for businesses will take effect. Fri, 05 Nov 2021 03:47:59 GMT /government-politics/2021-11-04/ohio-conservative-think-tank-sues-over-covid-vaccine-or-test-rule-on-businesses Karen Kasler /government-politics/2021-04-30/employees-who-sued-over-ohio-municipal-income-tax-collection-law-plan-appeal Three employees of a conservative think tank in Ohio plan to appeal a decision by a Franklin County judge, dismissing their lawsuit over municipal income… Fri, 30 Apr 2021 18:04:51 GMT /government-politics/2021-04-30/employees-who-sued-over-ohio-municipal-income-tax-collection-law-plan-appeal Karen Kasler /government-politics/2020-07-11/conservative-group-sues-over-city-taxes-paid-by-workers-at-home A conservative think tank has filed a lawsuit against the city of Columbus and the state of Ohio, claiming that its employees who live outside of Columbus… Sat, 11 Jul 2020 11:17:57 GMT /government-politics/2020-07-11/conservative-group-sues-over-city-taxes-paid-by-workers-at-home Karen Kasler /government-politics/2019-04-10/conservative-group-identifies-cuts-state-could-make-to-save-billions A conservative think tank has put out a list of ways it thinks Gov. Mike DeWine is wasting $2.5 billion in his proposed budget. They're listed in the… Wed, 10 Apr 2019 14:06:37 GMT /government-politics/2019-04-10/conservative-group-identifies-cuts-state-could-make-to-save-billions Karen Kasler /government-politics/2018-11-21/committee-spends-more-than-a-year-reviewing-5-5-billion-in-tax-breaks-recommends-no-changes A panel of six lawmakers charged with looking at some of the $9 billion in state tax breaks has recommended none of them be eliminated or cut back for… Wed, 21 Nov 2018 17:56:20 GMT /government-politics/2018-11-21/committee-spends-more-than-a-year-reviewing-5-5-billion-in-tax-breaks-recommends-no-changes Karen Kasler /government-politics/2018-09-21/jobless-rate-unchanged-from-july-but-think-tanks-have-concerns The state’s jobless rate last month was unchanged from July. But that’s mixed news to some who watch the economy. The state’s unemployment rate has been… Fri, 21 Sep 2018 16:17:49 GMT /government-politics/2018-09-21/jobless-rate-unchanged-from-july-but-think-tanks-have-concerns Karen Kasler /government-politics/2018-09-14/flyers-being-circulated-to-public-employees-in-ohio-to-help-them-exit-labor-unions The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued a landmark ruling that overturns 40 years of precedent and ends compelled union dues for public employees. Now, a… Fri, 14 Sep 2018 19:17:43 GMT /government-politics/2018-09-14/flyers-being-circulated-to-public-employees-in-ohio-to-help-them-exit-labor-unions Jo Ingles /government-politics/2018-07-20/a-closer-look-at-ohios-latest-unemployment-figures Ohio’s unemployment rate was up last month. It was 4.5% in June, compared with 4.3% in May – the lowest level since July 2001. But the number of employed… Fri, 20 Jul 2018 19:56:16 GMT /government-politics/2018-07-20/a-closer-look-at-ohios-latest-unemployment-figures Jo Ingles /government-politics/2017-09-08/new-bill-would-reduce-license-requirements-for-cosmetologists State lawmakers are once again considering changing regulations on cosmetologists, after eliminating a manager’s license last year. Now, there’s a bill… Fri, 08 Sep 2017 18:46:37 GMT /government-politics/2017-09-08/new-bill-would-reduce-license-requirements-for-cosmetologists Jo Ingles