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Taxpayers could see more transparency in property tax bills, and local governments could be limited in placing levies on the ballot, according to a bill currently being debated in the Ohio House of Representatives.

Part of the recently passed state budget should help counties get project moving forward, especially in light of rising material costs.

Restoring access to local government funds for Ohio cities and villages should be a major priority in the newest state operating budget, according to policy experts and those who represent cities and counties.

“As you can see, there are counties making use of the authority. It’s a changed regulatory landscape.”

The counties’ moves come after the October 2021 enactment of a state law giving the locals the veto power over renewable energy generation sites.

Jun. 15—All but one Butler County township have asked the commissioners to ban large, commercial solar and wind farms, but several residents are protesting the move citing environmental and property rights concerns. Last October, Senate Bill 52 took effect, allowing county commissioners to prohibit utility-scale solar and wind facilities within the townships. Zeb Acuff, the

When voters go to the polls to choose their state legislative representatives, they’re also indirectly determining state policy on how tax dollars are spent.

When voters head to the polls, they pick representatives responsible for making decisions on taxing. Those decisions can be anything from funding services in local governments to tax loopholes for corporations and tax breaks for the wealthy.

When voters head to the polls, they pick representatives responsible for making decisions on taxing. Those decisions can be anything from funding services in local governments to tax loopholes for corporations and tax breaks for the wealthy.