Representative Hagan’s proposal for a severance tax offers the largest producers a chance to join Ohio as good citizens, to set a good example for their suppliers, to pay their fair share, and to build a stronger Ohio.
Wendy Patton’s prepared comments on House Bill 212
People and businesses contribute to public services in the state, to police, fire protection, schools, roads, clean water, and all the things we need. We pay taxes. We pay income and sales taxes and businesses pay business taxes.
Natural resource industries present a special case. They