The Buckeye Institute
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An independent research and educational institution—a think tank—advancing free-market public policy.
Columbus, Ohio
Joined September 2008
RIP to OH's own Karen Buchwald Wright: legendary mother, patriot, CEO of Ariel Corp., philanthropist, champion of Mt. Vernon & dear friend. Our deepest condolences to her family & profound gratitude for her enduring impact, generosity, example & legacy. 💐 https://t.co/jIWOtLItpY
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Remembering one of the more consequential conservative Americans of our lifetime.
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This is a great piece from @AnnaStaver in @clevelanddotcom on the "Gordian Knot" that is Ohio's property tax challenge. @TheBuckeyeInst has a lot of ideas to untie this knot. https://t.co/E0K2jIh9w2
cleveland.com
Ohio state government enacted the state income tax after a crisis in property taxes caused a major school district to close. Today, though, reductions to the income tax and other state cutbacks have...
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How can Ohio lower property taxes? @BuckeyeInstGreg talks about Buckeye’s 10 recommendations with Mike Elliot on @610wtvnnews. https://t.co/BL1xeLvahA
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Ohio Joins the Flat Tax Revolution, writes Buckeye’s @ReaHedermanJr in @NRO. The flat tax will be the second-lowest in the country, which is good for the state and bodes well for the nation.
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Its new tax will be the second-lowest in the country, which is good for the state and bodes well for the nation.
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Buckeye filed an amicus brief in Diemert v. City of Seattle (a @PacificLegal case), urging the court to look to Justice Harlan’s dissent in Plessy v. Ferguson and his expansive view of the 14th Amendment to end discriminatory workplace equity initiatives. https://t.co/w9CMHQe9SS
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The Buckeye Institute filed an amicus brief in Diemert v. City of Seattle, urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to look to Justice John Marshall Harlan's dissent in Plessy v. Ferg...
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In a July 24, 2025, editorial, @CrainsCleveland wrote that Ohio’s Property Tax Reform Working Group would “[D]o well to take seriously a list of recommendations from The Buckeye Institute.” We agree! https://t.co/asusM16huU
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Tomorrow this @GovMikeDeWine panel will first meet. Ohio needs a mix of short-term pain relief AND long-term structural reforms to solve the challenges of skyrocketing property taxes, pain for so many homeowners in the state, & local gov complexity. Time is of the essence.
As Ohio’s Property Tax Reform Working Group begins its work, Buckeye outlined 10 commonsense policy solutions to reform local government and reduce the soaring property tax burden afflicting homeowners.
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Find these and other recommendations at
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Creating a local income tax system that is fair to Ohioans and ensures our cities can thrive and provide citizens with the services they demand.
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9) Require local governments to spend state tax dollars on specific, critical needs. 10) Share state tax dollars with local communities needing support to provide critical goods and services.
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7) Require all local governments to make their operations more transparent by joining the Ohio Checkbook. 8) Eliminate tax abatements that shift property tax burdens onto families and small businesses.
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6) Consolidate the number of local government entities to minimize administrative redundancies, streamline decision-making processes, and ensure better resource allocation.
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5) Incentivize and link state funding to specific performance metrics and efficiency improvements to reduce local government expenses while maintaining or enhancing service quality.
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3) Eliminate or modify the 20-mill floor to prohibit school districts from increasing property taxes on Ohioans without a vote. 4) Eliminate or cap the growth of inside millage to prohibit property tax increases not explicitly approved by voters.
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1) Require county commissioners or county budget commissions to approve most property tax levies before they are placed on the ballot. 2) Give county budget commissions the authority to lower the tax rate when more property taxes than are necessary are collected from homeowners.
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As Ohio’s Property Tax Reform Working Group begins its work, Buckeye outlined 10 commonsense policy solutions to reform local government and reduce the soaring property tax burden afflicting homeowners.
buckeyeinstitute.org
As Governor Mike DeWine's Property Tax Reform Working Group begins its work, The Buckeye Institute outlined 10 specific recommendations to reform local government and reduce the soaring property ta...
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3) Eliminate or modify the 20-mill floor to prohibit school districts from increasing property taxes on Ohioans without a vote. 4) Eliminate or cap the growth of inside millage to prohibit property tax increases not explicitly approved by voters.
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1) Require county commissioners or county budget commissions to approve most property tax levies before they are placed on the ballot. 2) Give county budget commissions the authority to lower the tax rate when more property taxes than are necessary are collected from homeowners.
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Sheldon v. OAPSE is one of 7 union wage theft cases brought by Buckeye. Stay up-to-date on the case at https://t.co/wa5aMuyKwI.
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The Buckeye Institute filed Sheldon v. OAPSE on behalf of Matthew Sheldon of Carrollton, Ohio demanding that the government union stop its illegal wage theft and return the money it took out of Mr....
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Buckeye filed its appeal in Sheldon v. OAPSE with Ohio’s 7th District Court of Appeals, calling on the court to reverse the lower court’s dismissal of the case and end the union’s wage theft practices. https://t.co/SMsVpQKqTs
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The Buckeye Institute filed its appeal brief in Sheldon v. Ohio Association of Public School Employees (OAPSE) with Ohio's Seventh District Court of Appeals, calling on the court to reverse the low...
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