Judge says Ohio can challenge tax-cut ban in Biden stimulus package, but denies injunction Updated May 13, 2021; Posted May 13, 2021 FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2018 file photo, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost speaks at the Ohio Republican Party event, in Columbus, Ohio. A federal judge has ruled that Yost has a "substantial likelihood" of successfully challenging a provision of the latest coronavirus stimulus package preventing the funds from being used to pay for state tax cuts. However, the judge denied Yost's request for a preliminary injunction blocking the provision. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)AP Facebook Share COLUMBUS, Ohio—A federal judge has held that Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost can move forward with a lawsuit challenging Congress’ stipulation that the latest round of coronavirus funding can’t be used, directly or indirectly, to offset state tax cuts.