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Gas tax in Ohio suspended for 90 days after politically charged Statehouse vote

The unexpected vote was hastily arranged after Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy called for it last week. The bill now heads to Gov. Mike DeWine’s desk for his signature.

by Andrew Tobias and Jake Zuckerman September 30, 2026October 1, 2026

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Gas tax in Ohio suspended for 90 days after politically charged Statehouse vote

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