Kent State

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine urged his successor to leave the state’s income tax alone, stating businesses do not consider taxes when discussing the workforce. Republican Vivek Ramaswamy plans to completely eliminate the state income tax over a 10-year period. Meanwhile, David Pepper's team advocated for relief that benefits working families and seniors, pointing out research that millionaires tend to benefit most from eliminating the income tax.

Vivek Ramaswamy, an Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate, initially proposed closing 'subpar' universities but later clarified his stance to closing specific programs within institutions. He faced bipartisan backlash for his comments, including criticism from within his own party, and emphasized consolidating programs to reduce costs and improve regional education quality.