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Ohio Governor Signs Controversial Tax Reforms Amid Criticism

12/22/2025

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On December 22, 2025, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed bills for property tax reform and dog attack prevention, capping increases to inflation.
DeWine said he would veto the grace-period absentee ballot bill if not for the pending Supreme Court case.
Critics, including the Ohio Voter Rights Coalition, argue the changes burden voters and election officials.
Grassroots organizers push a citizen initiative to abolish property taxes, citing rising home costs.

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On December 22, 2025, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed bills for property tax reform and dog attack prevention, capping increases to inflation.
DeWine said he would veto the grace-period absentee ballot bill if not for the pending Supreme Court case.
Critics, including the Ohio Voter Rights Coalition, argue the changes burden voters and election officials.
Grassroots organizers push a citizen initiative to abolish property taxes, citing rising home costs.