AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoGas Tax Relief: Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 519 to suspend Ohio’s 38.5-cent gas tax and 47-cent diesel tax for 90 days, with lawmakers using emergency status so it takes effect immediately; officials say the savings should reach drivers, though timing and how prices adjust remain unclear. Campaign Affordability Clash: In the governor’s race, Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson traded proposals aimed at cutting driving-related costs as gas prices stay a top voter issue. Election 2026 Prep: Ohio voters can request absentee ballots by mail using forms printed in Sunday papers; early voting begins Oct. 6, and photo ID is required for in-person voting but not for absentee. Statehouse Watch: Ohio lawmakers overwhelmingly approved the gas-tax holiday in an election-year sprint, while Democrats criticized the process and timing. Public Safety Data: Ohio’s AG says more than 900 agencies missed required sexual assault kit reporting, prompting a working group to find the gaps. Education Policy: The Trump administration’s federal scholarship tax credit program is set to expand school choice nationwide, with new Treasury guidance on how states and scholarship-granting organizations will participate. Ohio Economy/Workforce: DeWine announced ARC POWER funding for Appalachian workforce and economic revitalization projects. Tech & Power Demand: A new study projects AI data centers could reach about 1% of global electricity demand by 2030, intensifying the debate over costs and ratepayer impacts.
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