As we all noticed from the onslaught of ads and attention before the primary; this is a Presidential election year. Ohio is proving to once again to be of national importance with all eyes on this great state. With this importance comes lots of "noise" — phone calls, advertisements and campaigning all over the state. With all this noise and attention, AFP Ohio is committed to ensuring that issues are the focus.

On January 24th, State Representative Tom Brinkman gave sponsor testimony on his legisation, House Bill 420.

AFP - Ohio State Director Jack Boyle opposes the Ohio estate tax in an op-ed sent to newspapers statewide.

State Representative Jay Hottinger (R, Newark), the recently named Chairman of the powerful House Finance and Appropriations Committee, wrote this opinion editorial urging his fellow legislators to pass House Bill 4 which reforms the Ohio Estate Tax.

The second "Threat to the Taxpayer in 2008" identified is the "Healthy Families Act". The misnamed measure would provide another blow to Ohio businesses by adding another mandated cost to the job creating segment of Ohio's community. Along with the cost of disclosure, reporting and compliance, it would provide another burden on Ohio's already weak economic climate.