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Ohio Mayors Rally Against Governor’s Marijuana Tax Cuts

6/22/2025

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Southeast Ohio mayors are alarmed by Governor DeWine's budget proposal, which slashes local marijuana tax revenue from 36% to just 20%. This drastic change threatens vital funding for essential services, leaving communities grappling with increased budget pressures and uncertainty about their financial futures. The mayors are rallying to protect their local interests.

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Southeast Ohio mayors are alarmed by Governor DeWine's budget proposal, which slashes local marijuana tax revenue from 36% to just 20%. This drastic change threatens vital funding for essential services, leaving communities grappling with increased budget pressures and uncertainty about their financial futures. The mayors are rallying to protect their local interests.