House Speaker Says He's Willing To Consider A Possible Gas Tax
The committee reviewing the financial situation facing the Ohio Department of Transportation heard testimony for a second day today and is expected to release a report recommending funding solutions very soon. It seems likely that an increase in the gas tax will be part of it. The leader of the Ohio House says hes willing to talk about it.
Speaker Larry Householder (R-Glenford) says hes all ears when it comes to a possible gas tax.
We would be willing to keep our powder dry and hear them out, listen to what the facts are then make decisions," Householder says.
Householder says hes also willing to sit down with Gov. Mike DeWine to talk.
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Republican Legislature, Republican Speaker, Republican Governor--somehow a gas tax hike will be the Democrats fault, won't it?