Zaria Johnson
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Ideastream Public Media
Efforts to eliminate property taxes in Ohio are on hold for now, but concerns remain for leaders at some local park districts, who say the funding source is essential to maintain operations.
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Organizers of the movement to abolish property taxes in Ohio didn’t gather enough signatures to put the issue on the ballot this fall. But the debate over property taxes is far from over. July 20-24, we’re diving into whether Ohio’s rising property taxes should be abolished, reformed or left alone.
Heinen's announced the closure of their Downtown Cleveland store last month, and some local business owners discussed the potential impact on the latest installment of "The Menu."
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The U.S. continued airstrikes in Iran while Tehran launched retaliatory attacks on U.S. targets in the Gulf, as President Trump said he was close to deciding whether to launch "a massive attack." -
House Bill 309 went into effect earlier this year, giving the budget commission in every Ohio county the authority to reduce property tax levies if the entity receiving property taxes has "excessive" reserves. -
Renters in Ohio have to earn more money each year to afford a basic two-bedroom apartment, but their wages aren't keeping up with housing costs. -
The Trump administration cut all of the organization's funding after it opted out of a resettlement program, stating the program's new requirements conflict with its mission and values. -
With cannabis legal in Ohio, both medically and recreationally, attitudes toward a once-taboo substance have been shifting. -
The United States will slap taxes of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries accounting for 99% of U.S. imports, charging that they have inadequately enforced bans on goods produced by forced labor. -
Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots have gone over a billion dollars 14 times, spurring tickets sales in Ohio and other states. -
It’s the first tax-related specifics that Amy Acton has released since April, and it includes rebates and exemptions targeted toward specific categories of homeowners. -
