The budget season is officially up and running as House and Senate leaders examine many of Gov. John Kasich鈥檚 tax proposals. Many recommendations are being considered while one seems to be off the table.
Democratic House Minority Leader Fred Strahorn of Dayton says Kasich鈥檚 sales tax hike of half a percentage point means people will really be paying nearly 9% more than they do now.
鈥淭hey say things that sound good but the reality for the average Ohioan is probably a lot different than what that sounds like,鈥� said Strahorn.
The sales tax would be expanded to a narrower list compared to a previous proposal. Republican House Finance Chair Ryan Smith of Bidwell says that helps its chances.
鈥淥bviously it鈥檚 well received compared to where we were. But whether it will be enough to get over the hump for some people I don鈥檛 know if that鈥檚 the case,鈥� Smith said.
One proposal Smith says is a non-starter is raising the tax on oil and gas drilling.
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