Breaking Down Ohio’s Budget Bill Proposal

Buckeye State Is a Leader on Tax Reform with Passage of Second-Lowest Flat Tax in the Nation

Americans for Tax Reform President Grover Norquist offered the following statement upon the final passage of the 2026-27 Ohio budget, H.B. 96:  “The newly-passed Ohio budget is a historic, landmark win that secures the Buckeye State’s place as a national leader on tax reform, saving taxpayers more than $1 billion.  “The headline achievement is a 2.75% flat income tax rate that simplifies the code and makes it harder to raise taxes. That’s the se…

Breaking down Ohio’s budget bill proposal

Here’s what the bill means for taxes, education and more.

Conservatives pleased, others not, with Ohio’s budget

(The Center Square) – Conservative tax and policy groups continue to applaud an Ohio budget that moves the state to a flat tax and reduces social spending, but some health

Ohio’s new flat tax funnels a fortune to the wealthy and almost nothing to working families

Ohio’s new 2.75 percent flat income tax rate has been finalized in the state budget, drawing fierce criticism from the hosts of Today in Ohio, who describe it as a “disgusting move” that prioritizes wealthy Ohioans at the expense of working families.

Conservatives pleased, others not, with Ohio’s budget | The Highland County Press

Senate President Rob McColley, R-Napoleon, said the move to a flat tax reduces tax burdens by $1 billion across the state. Now it’s in the hands of Gov. Mike DeWine, who can either sign it, veto it or use a line-item veto to remove specific areas.

Ohio House Passes Historic Budget Plan Featuring Major Property Tax Relief and Record School Funding

COLUMBUS, Ohio — June 25, 2025The Ohio House of Representatives has passed a sweeping two-year state budget that promises historic tax relief, record investments in education, and substantial funding for local communities. Approved Wednesday through Amended Substitute House Bill 96, the budget now h