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Coverage dated September 24, 2026

Ohio GOP's gas tax gamble could backfire before Election Day

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Ohio Republicans' plan for a gas-tax holiday risks backfiring by renewing scrutiny of their inaction on data centers and rising electricity costs ahead of Election Day.

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  1. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Ohio GOP's gas tax gamble could backfire before Election Day (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Ohio Republicans' plan for a gas-tax holiday risks backfiring by renewing scrutiny of their inaction on data centers and rising electricity costs ahead of Election Day.

  2. Cincinnati CityBeat

    GOP lawmakers revive plan to cut Ohio gas tax amid rising diesel prices (opens Cincinnati CityBeat)

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    Ohio Republicans are unexpectedly coming back to Columbus next week to try to temporarily suspend Ohio’s gas tax amid an historic spike in fuel prices. The move comes days before early voting begins, but GOP leaders will need Democrats’ help if they want to pass any gas relief before the November el…