“Farm Bureau voted to oppose an increase in the severance tax solely for the purpose of funding a state income tax reduction. If there is an increase in the severance tax, it should address local government funding, infrastructure needs, local and state economic development and mitigation of negative impacts on local communities and the environment.”[Read more…]
Ohio Farm Bureau opposes Kasich income tax cut, wants fracking revenue directed to communities
On Friday, members of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) voted to oppose Governor Kasich’s proposal to increase Ohio’s severance taxes on oil and gas (fracking) to pay for an income tax cut. In their release, OFBF made clear that their opposition was not to the severance tax itself, but to Kasich’s plans to use the revenue: