Ohio Candidates Push for 90-Day Gas Tax Holiday Amid High Fuel Prices
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What happened
Both Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton are advocating for a 90-day suspension of Ohio's gas tax. Ramaswamy proposes using ODOT reserves and state funds to cover an estimated $640 million cost while maintaining road projects. Lawmakers are being summoned back to Columbus on September 30 to vote on the draft legislation.
Why it matters
The proposals come as unleaded gas prices in Ohio remain above $4 a gallon and diesel prices have reached record levels. If approved, the suspension would provide relief to drivers while requiring state funds to replace the lost 38.5-cent-per-gallon tax revenue.
Who's involved
- OhioThe state where the tax and legislative action is taking place.
- Vivek RamaswamyProposing the tax suspension plan using state funds.
- Amy ActonCalling for an emergency gas tax holiday as a gubernatorial candidate.
- Mike DeWineThe current Governor of Ohio who has shown hesitancy regarding similar efforts.
Who could feel it
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- OhioSpeculative
The push could impact state finances and consumer costs in Ohio.
- Ohio Department of Natural ResourcesSpeculative
Lost gas tax revenue might change funding access for the agency.
Possible ripples
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Candidates debate gas tax holiday in Ohio, with DeWine showing hesitancy.1 source
Ramaswamy proposes suspending Ohio's gas tax while Acton calls for a holiday.1 source
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The entities involved
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Ohio
state of the United States of America
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Vivek Ramaswamy
American presidential candidate and businessman (born 1985)
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Amy Acton
American physician (born 1966)
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Related events
- Vivek Ramaswamy is campaigning for governor of Ohio, running against Amy Acton, and visiting local county committees.
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