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Kevin Egan
Coverage of Kevin Egan in the Nexus archive.
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- Ohio governor candidate suggested consolidating universities. Economists think it’s a bad idea.
Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican nominee for Ohio governor, proposed consolidating public universities to improve affordability, but economists argue it would reduce graduates and economic output. Ramaswamy has since softened his stance amid criticism.
- Economists say a gas tax suspension wouldn’t give Ohioans meaningful relief
Ohio lawmakers are considering a three-month suspension of the state's 38.5-cent gas tax to alleviate rising fuel costs, but most economists surveyed believe it would not provide meaningful financial relief to residents. Analysts estimate savings would be minimal, such as $21 to $80 over three months, and warn that pausing tax revenue would harm infrastructure funding.