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Law's Jonathan Entin weighs in on Ohio school districts turning to income tax hikes

Media | May 06, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff
Media Expert: Jonathan L. Entin

Why are Ohio school districts turning to income tax hikes on this year's ballot?
WKYC: Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law, said decades of state limits on property taxes have pushed Ohio school districts toward income taxes as a key funding alternative. He added that vouchers and charter programs have diverted public school funding, making broader, income-based taxes an increasingly attractive, stable revenue source.

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