Republican News

House Democrats today announced Ohio’s back-to-school sales tax-free holiday scheduled for this weekend, August 3-5, as a result of the passage of Senate Bill (SB) 226. The annual event helps lessen the sting of the 4.5 percent statewide sales tax hike passed by Republican lawmakers in the 2013 state budget. The hike has cost taxpayers almost $2 billion more since then, according to state revenue numbers.

Today, State Representatives Doug Green (R-Mt. Orab) and Bill Reineke (R-Tiffin) announced that the Transportation and Public Safety Committee is continuing its work studying autonomous and connected vehicles throughout the summer.

Today, State Representatives Doug Green (R-Mt. Orab) and Bill Reineke (R-Tiffin) announced that the Transportation and Public Safety Committee is continuing its work studying autonomous and connected vehicles throughout the summer.

State Rep. David Leland (D-Columbus) today announced Ohio’s back-to-school sales tax-free holiday scheduled for this weekend, August 3-5, as a result of the passage of Senate Bill (SB) 226. This bill helps lessen the sting of the statewide sales tax hike passed by Republican lawmakers in the 2013 state budget that cost taxpayers almost $2 billion.

“This tax holiday helps working families find necessary school items at a lower cost,” said Leland. “Most of the tax cuts enacted by this Republican legislature favor the wealthy— here is one tax cut that benefits everybody”

State Rep. Michele Lepore-Hagan (D-Youngstown) today announced Ohio’s back-to-school sales tax-free holiday scheduled for this weekend, August 3-5, as a result of the passage of Senate Bill (SB) 226. The annual event helps lessen the sting of the 4.5 percent statewide sales tax hike passed by Republican lawmakers in the 2013 state budget. The hike has cost taxpayers almost $2 billion more since then, according to state revenue numbers.

“I am proud to support SB 226, which passed 93-3 in the House, to provide a small relief to families across Ohio,” said Lepore-Hagan. “Additionally, this legislation can boost our economy by keeping Ohio dollars local instead of being spent across the state line. SB 226 is a step in the right direction, and I look forward to supporting future legislation like this that benefits both families and businesses.”

State Representatives Jim Butler (R-Oakwood) and Rick Perales (R-Beavercreek) and Senator Bob Hackett (R-London) held a press conference today to highlight legislation that supports military members, veterans, and their families in Ohio.