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Governor DeWine Announces $3.5 Million for Transportation Improvement Districts to Boost Ohio’s Economy

By Buckeye Reporter Report | Aug 7, 2023

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced the investment of $3.5 million into 10 projects from Transportation Improvement Districts (TID) with one in each of 10 counties. The funds will cover project development and construction in 2024, 2025, and 2026.

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Senator Vance Opposes Final Passage of the NDAA

By Buckeye Reporter Report | Aug 7, 2023

Senator JD Vance (R-OH) issued the following statement after voting against the Senate’s version of the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):

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Brown Announces $4.5 Million Dollars for Electric Vehicle Battery Innovation at the Ohio State University

By Buckeye Reporter Report | Aug 7, 2023

Brown Secured the Investment to Ensure Ohio Continues to lead the Auto Industry

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14 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Ohio during week ending Aug. 5

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 6, 2023

There were 14 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Ohio in the week ending Aug. 5, making up 0.7% of total deaths by all causes in Ohio.

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Ohio ranks 20th in the U.S. for the most death and gift taxes paid in 2022

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 6, 2023

In 2022, Ohio collected $58,000 in death and gift taxes, ranking it 20th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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41 people die from kidney disease in Ohio during week ending Aug. 5

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 6, 2023

There were 41 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Ohio in the week ending Aug. 5, making up two% of total deaths by all causes in Ohio.

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Ohio collected 6.5% less in death and gift taxes in 2022

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 5, 2023

Of the $37.4 billion in taxes collected by Ohio in 2022, $58,000 came from death and gift taxes, a 6.5 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Ohio ranks 43rd in the U.S. for the most other taxes paid in 2022

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 5, 2023

In 2022, Ohio collected $61,084,000 in other taxes, ranking it 43rd in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Ohio collected $508.1 million in taxes on motor vehicle licenses in 2022

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 5, 2023

Of the $37.4 billion in taxes collected by Ohio in 2022, 1.4 percent, or $508.1 million, came from taxes on motor vehicle licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Books like "Gender Queer" are similar to the Bible, says founder of Pro-School Porn Mom Group that opposes Issue 1

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 4, 2023

Books such as "Gender Queer" are similar to "Shakespeare or Ernest Hemingway, (or) the Bible," according to the founder of a Shaker Heights-based group of "suburban wine moms" that's been fighting to keep pornographic books in Ohio 9-12 school libraries.

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Pro-school porn moms group Red Wine and Blue makes nationwide call to action against Issue 1: 'Whether you're in Ohio or not, we need your help to get out the vote for the August 8 special election'

By Buckeye Reporter Report | Aug 4, 2023

The Shaker Heights-based Red Wine and Blue group of "suburban wine moms" that's been fighting to keep pornographic books in Ohio K-12 school libraries issued a nationwide call to action video last week urging supporters to join them in their campaign to defeat Issue 1 on Tuesday.

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Poll: Parental Rights Issues Potentially In Play If Issue 1 Fails

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 4, 2023

The Ohio Pulse Poll from Baldwin Wallace University showed that nearly 54% of Ohioans thought that parents should not have control over which books are in school libraries, among several other key parental rights issues polled. The poll highlights that future of parental rights in education in Ohio could rest on the future of Issue 1, the August 8 ballot initiative that would raise the threshold necessary to pass an amendment to Ohio's State Constitution from 50%+1 to 60%.

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Rep. Cutrona on Issue 1 Opponent: 'These groups have shown they'll stop at nothing to destroy the fabric of our state's Constitution with an injection of their radical ideals'

By Buckeye Reporter Report | Aug 4, 2023

In a statement to the Buckeye Reporter, Rep Al Cutrona (R-Canfield) argued that the liberal groups that are opposing Issue 1 are doing so in order to pass future Constitutional amendments related to school curriculums and books as well as parental rights. These groups, including the Red Wine and Blue "porn moms," have been active on social media urging Ohioans to vote and calling for out-of-state help and support.

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Ohio collected $2.7 billion in motor fuels sales tax in 2022

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 4, 2023

Of the $37.4 billion in taxes collected by Ohio in 2022, 7.3 percent, or $2.7 billion, came from motor fuels sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Ohio collected 15.3% less in taxes on general corporation licenses in 2022

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 4, 2023

Of the $37.4 billion in taxes collected by Ohio in 2022, $234.9 million came from taxes on general corporation licenses, a 15.3 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Ohio ranks 46th in the U.S. for the most corporations net income taxes paid in 2022

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 4, 2023

In 2022, Ohio collected $721,000 in corporations net income taxes, ranking it 46th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Ohio collected $15.6 billion in general sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 3, 2023

Of the $37.4 billion in taxes collected by Ohio in 2022, 41.8 percent, or $15.6 billion, came from general sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Ohio ranks 16th in the U.S. for the most individual income taxes paid in 2022

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 3, 2023

In 2022, Ohio collected $11,246,994,000 in individual income taxes, ranking it 16th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Ohio collected 1.3% more in insurance premiums sales tax in 2022

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 3, 2023

Of the $37.4 billion in taxes collected by Ohio in 2022, $675.2 million came from insurance premiums sales tax, a 1.3 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Ohio deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending July 15

By Buckeye Reporter | Aug 2, 2023

Ohio's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending July 15, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.