Dominant US Market. The US $18 trillion economy constitutes nearly 25% of the global economy and is the worlds’ largest followed by China at $11 trillion. Growth of the US Market. Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 2.2 % in the first quarter of 2018 and, in the fourth quarter of 2017, real GDP increased […]
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The Ohio Corporate Site Location & Tax Incentive Update will provide a comprehensive look at the site selection process through the lens of economic development, real estate, local and state tax codes, and incentives. Johnna Reeder, President of REDI Cincinnati, will deliver the keynote address on how companies can maximize their gain from the corporate
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The largest social and economic crisis facing Ohio communities is the devastation brought on by the invasion of opioids and other drugs in the community. Unfortunately, Ohio is a leader in drug overdose deaths with over 4000 deaths in 2016. As the chart below from the Center for Disease Control illustrates, Ohio has the second
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With the growth in Ohio state government spending, the upcoming Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-22 operating budget is anticipated to be a challenging awaiting a new Governor and the 132nd Ohio General Assembly that will include a new Speaker of the Ohio House. HB 9 from the 131st General Assembly created the Ohio Tax Expenditure Committee that
Ohio Tax Expenditure Review Committee Prepares for Next Budget Battle Read More »
Political consultants of all stripes agree that negative advertisement in campaigns work. Well, the 2018 Ohio Republican Primary Election is working to be one of the nastiest in recent history—from the Governor’s race to Treasurer of State to the battle for who will be the next Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives. First, the
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The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) affects every household in Ohio. That’s because the PUCO regulates providers of all kinds of utility services, including electric and natural gas companies, local and long distance telephone companies, water and wastewater companies, rail and trucking companies. The PUCO was created to assure Ohioans adequate, safe and reliable
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Plays a Major Role in Public Policy Debates Read More »
Ohio Governor John Kasich signed the state of Ohio Capital Budget into law—his last capital bill as Governor. The billion dollar capital budget funded a wide array of education, mental health, opioid, and community projects. As in past years, the largest portion of capital appropriations supports repairs, renovations and new primary and secondary education facilities
State Capital Budget Sails Smoothly Through Ohio General Assembly Read More »
Legislative redistricting reform has been a major topic of debate across the United States. Reform advocates believe the more competitive legislative districts, particularly for the U.S. House of Representatives will result in more balanced public policy flowing out of the Congress and Statehouses around the United States. According to the Brennen Center for Justice, nearly
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Cordray v. DeWine- that is the General Election line up most Statehouse pundits envision to replace Ohio Governor John Kasich. Both are time tested Ohio politicians. With Cordray’s decision to enter the race, quality candidates such as former Congresswoman Betty Sutton, former State Representative Connie Pillich and Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley dropped out and supported
Governor Kucinich? Read More »
Legislative term limits not only remove successful legislators from their positions in the Ohio General Assembly but they bring with them ugly fights for the leadership positions that run the day to day operations of the Statehouse. Some transitions are smooth and handled internally by members of the Ohio General Assembly usually through member votes
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