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GOP Balks at Fully Endorsing Kasich's Tax Reform

Republican Gov. John Kasich’s proposal for a major shift in Ohio’s taxes -- plus an overall tax cut -- has already been the target of withering criticism from minority Democrats in the legislature. And now, it’s getting a lukewarm reception from some key Republicans. That was evident on Tuesday at a meeting of the House Finance Committee. There, Democratic and Republican lawmakers alike pressed for details from the man Kasich appointed to head the state tax department. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports.

Nick Castele was a senior reporter covering politics and government for Ideastream Public Media. He worked as a reporter for Ideastream from 2012-2022.