OH Repubs Sell Out on Severance Tax, Kasich Wants Even More!

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As we predicted, Ohio Republicans caved and voted a high severance tax out of committee on Wednesday (see Bend Over Ohio – You’re About to Get a Frack Tax). The Republicans think it's fine to steal money from one industry to give away to people who didn't earn it. The Democrats are even worse. But here's the funny thing. Ole' Gov. John "foreigner hunter" Kasich isn't satisfied with the Republican plan to raise the rate to 2.5%. He wants more (more more more!). Since the Repubs have already bent over once, will they do it again for Kasich?...

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