Podcasts about property taxes

Chancery Court decided to uphold bill allowing schools to split the tax rate between residential and non-residential. There will be pain! Real Estate Attorney Krista Milkovics explains with Rick

Sate Rep Michael Smith and NCC Councilman Kevin Caneco call in to discuss court decision on splitting school property tax rates. It gets a bit feisty.

Commercial Property Appraisal Expert Drew Smith on the Chancery Court decision allowing schools to charge non-residential and commercial more in property taxes.

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Katie Clair, Head of the Local Property Tax branch with Revenue, on next week's deadline to update valuations for the Local Property Tax.

Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor Irish Independent and Tommy Walsh, Tax Partner at Orbitus

TOP STORIES - The latest on Hurricane Melissa's path and impact, Governor Ron DeSantis criticizes proposed property tax amendments, and a Florida driver tried to blame his mom for a “super speeder” arrest. Plus, a Hernando County man faces sex crime charges involving multiple children, the Senate once again stalls on daylight saving time reform, and a woman sues SeaWorld Orlando after a duck struck her during a roller coaster ride.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over 1.5 million households haven't filed property tax valuation as the deadline approaches. So what do households need to do? To give us some advice was Karl Deeter, Financial Analyst.

From council tax and stamp duty to business rates and taxes on landlords, the UK's system for taxing property is complicated, inconsistent, and long overdue for reform.Homes aren't just places to live - they're also assets and a major form of saving - which makes deciding how to tax them especially tricky. In this episode, Helen is joined by Stuart Adam and Ben Zaranko to explore how property is currently taxed, what's gone wrong, and how it could be made fairer and more efficient.Become a member: https://ifs.org.uk/individual-membershipFind out more: https://ifs.org.uk/podcasts-explainers-and-calculators/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over 1.5 million households haven't filed property tax valuation as the deadline approaches. So what do households need to do? To give us some advice was Karl Deeter, Financial Analyst.

Earlier this week, the Indiana State Police called for the public's help to help find two tortoises stolen from the Indianapolis Zoo. The tortoises have been found. An overseas expedition to potentially find the remains of Amelia Earhart's plane has been delayed. Indiana's lieutenant governor has stepped into a local issue over a school property tax referendum on next week's ballot. Indiana's monthly employment report was delayed this month due to the government shutdown. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

In this segment, Mark is joined by Scott Morefield, a Writer and Opinion Columnist for Town Hall. He discusses the Schumer Shutdown and Governor DeSantis' stand on property taxes.

In this episode of ITR Live, Chris Hagenow and John Hendrickson dive into two big stories shaping Iowa's political and fiscal landscape: Randy Feenstra's official entry into the 2026 governor's race and Iowa's sharp rise in national tax competitiveness rankings.The conversation opens with Feenstra's long-anticipated announcement. Chris and John break down what the move means for the Republican field, why Feenstra is considered the frontrunner, and how his campaign message of “America First for Iowa” could play out on the state level. They question what the slogan really means in policy terms and whether Iowa voters will see it as substance or branding.The hosts then turn to the Tax Foundation's new State Business Tax Climate Index, where Iowa jumped from 20th to 17th in overall tax competitiveness — a major improvement from its 44th-place ranking just a few years ago. Chris and John explain what that ranking means, how Iowa's flat tax continues to boost the state's position, and where more work is needed — particularly on property taxes.As the episode unfolds, the discussion moves from rankings to reform. The hosts preview property tax debates coming in the 2026 legislative session and emphasize Governor Kim Reynolds' continued push to apply the same fiscal discipline that delivered Iowa's flat tax to local governments. They also highlight the ongoing need for efficiency and consolidation among Iowa's 99 counties and local entities to reduce costs for taxpayers.The episode closes with a spirited exchange about South Dakota's new property tax task force and why the key to lasting relief isn't tinkering with formulas — it's cutting government spending. As always, Chris and John remind listeners that the solution to Iowa's tax challenges begins and ends with responsible budgeting and smaller government.

Today is the property tax special. Bob is joined by Keith Davey and Brian Massie from Citizens for Tax Reform and Bill Homan and Kyle Kutz from Homestead Heroes of Ohio. In a great two hours, the two groups discuss their differing plans to ease the pain of property taxes for Ohioans. They also take calls on the seperate ideas..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 71 of News Man Weekly is a sweet one. Carl, Zac and Hayden kick things off with banter about the weekend and the result of a Packers / Steelers bet between Hayden and Carl. Then, a rundown of the week’s top local stories, including Richland County’s $1.7 million property tax relief decision, a new federal grant adding officers to the Mansfield Police Department and the triumphant return of community legend Doc Stumbo for his annual Make A Difference Day food drive. Chris Beers, founder and owner of Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop, joins the show to talk about the newest Grandpa Joe's location in downtown Mansfield’s historic Caldwell & Bloor building. He talks about turning childhood nostalgia into a thriving multi-state business, the magic of Willy Wonka and how Grandpa Joe’s became far more than a candy store. The conversation covers everything from the store’s signature 4:05 p.m. opening time to Moon Pies, Yoo-hoos and even a surprise giant-duck marketing stunt in his Pennsylvania hometown. Thanks to Relax, It's Just Coffee for supporting the News Man Weekly. Head over to Relax to check out their fall drink menu. Related links: ‘Orange Cone Fest’ draws crowds to downtown Mansfield on Sunday Richland County commissioners approve $1.7 million in property tax relief Mansfield to add 4 new police officers with $1.3 million federal COPS grant ‘I thought I was gone. But I am back:’ Doc Stumbo returns to lead annual food drive Intro song credit: Smoke And Drink, by Luke Watson. Be a Source Member for unlimited access to local, independent journalism.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rising property tax bills are squeezing homeowners across the country. So, several states are proposing expanded tax relief programs or even the complete repeal of property taxes. How these changes would impact local communities.

Florida's property tax debate heats up as the Governor and House Republicans clash over competing plans to cut taxes and address affordability. Publisher of Southeast Politics Janelle Irwin-Taylor explains what's driving the divide and what it could mean for homeowners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Florida's property tax debate heats up as the Governor and House Republicans clash over competing plans to cut taxes and address affordability. Publisher of Southeast Politics Janelle Irwin-Taylor explains what's driving the divide and what it could mean for homeowners.

Ohio Speaker of the House, Matt Huffman explains the two bills that were passed and how it will help the Buckeye State

Florida legislators roll out bills aimed at lowering taxes on homesteaded properties. Plus, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem addresses ICE arrests in Florida, as the state puts together plans for a third detention center in the Panhandle.

The newest fight at City Hall is a doozy. It’s about that new tax announced at Politifest. It could be up to $5,000 per bedroom for a second home or vacation rental and it’s going to be a fascinating political battle. We’ll explain The big development at Sports Arena is once again falling apart because of the city’s inability to not trip over itself. We’ll explain why the project leaders and city officials think they can still build it. Plus, the city of San Diego is trying to protect people from ICE raids and stop the police from helping. We’ll examine what exactly they’re trying to do. SHOW NOTES BANTER UT - Property Tax Bills - What’s That??? Thousands of city of San Diego residents have flooded county offices over concern about increased property taxes but, in some cases, there is a simple explanation: trash. After decades of offering trash collection for free, city of San Diego will now charge many residents for trash collection. Residents got their first-ever annual trash charge of $523.20 in property tax bills that went out in early October. San Diego County Assessor Jordan Marks said his office, and the tax collector’s, have been inundated with in-person visits and phone calls about higher bills. He said there have been more than 2,000 inquiries over the charge, but it was hard to pinpoint an exact number because it’s been a steady stream for weeks. Residents who call the office, at 619-236-3771, get sent to an automated phone tree with the first option to ask about the trash fee. “The city of San Diego levied and controls this trash fee on your property tax bills,” says a voice recording. “They are the only party that can answer your important questions and address your issues.” SEGMENT 1 - Court Ruling Morning Report: Mayor: ‘Failure I s Not an Option’ for Midway Project Three days after the 4th District Court of Appeal once again threw out a voter-approved measure that lifted the building height limit for the Midway neighborhood, it was still not clear what it meant for the nearly $4 billion development project at the city’s Sports Arena land. The mayor said… Twice, in five years, the city of San Diego has put on the ballot a measure to lift the height limit in the Midway neighborhood. Twice, voters approved it. And, now twice, a Court has thrown it all out because the city didn’t fully study the measures’ impact to the environment. SEGMENT 2 - Vacation Property Tax Vacation Home Tax Moves Forward San Diego Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera’s proposal to tax vacation homes and empty second homes is moving forward. Battle Lines Drawn on Vacation Rental Tax Wednesday, the Rules Committee for the San Diego City Council will consider Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera’s push for a tax on empty second homes and vacation rentals. Basics: 10K homes Half second homes. Half vacation rentals They can tell based on tax rollsWon’t affect anyone renting out bedroom or normal landlords Won’t affect ADUs on “accessories” to main property SEGMENT 3 ICE (baby) Local Ordinance - Bella’s vid KPBS - San Diego City Council passes ordinance restricting SDPD from ICE collaboration Citing a spike in Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids and arrests, the San Diego City Council unanimously gave tentative approval to an ordinance Monday intended to prevent local law enforcement from joining certain federal task forces. The Due Process and Safety Ordinance will set "clear legal boundaries that protect residents, workers, and visitors regardless of immigration status, gender identity, disability, or healthcare decisions," according to a staff document from Councilman Sean Elo-Rivera's office. City staff will meet with recognized employee organizations such as the San Diego Police Officers Association to ensure the SDPD will be able to effectively do its job without joining certain task forces led by the federal government. Elo-Rivera, who sponsored the ordinance, thanked the dozens of people who spoke at the meeting and acknowledged that many in the community may not have felt safe to speak out. "We can't promise that the federal government won't make your nightmares a reality," he said to young residents in the council chamber waiting for the vote. "I so badly wish I could make that promise to you. Every day the Trump regime makes good on its promise of cruelty, hatred and vindictiveness." CREDITS Scott Lewis, CEO and editor in chief at Voice of San Diego. Andrea Lopez-Villafaña, managing editor Bella Ross, social media producer Jakob McWhinney, education reporter and theme music composer. Xavier Vasquez, podcast producer Journalism is integral to a healthy democracy: Support independent, investigative journalism in San Diego County. Become a Member: Voice Member BenefitsJoin today and receive insider access.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week, the Ohio House passed two property-tax related bills. Supporters say the bills will provide more than $2 billion in tax relief over the next three years and say the measures are the most significant property tax reform in decades. But according to others, the bills won't help all Ohio property owners and claim the bills do not go far enough in overhauling the current system. Separately another proposal from Ohio Sen. Andrew Brenner a Republican from Delaware County would completely reshape school funding. We will talk about the House bills as well as the proposal from Sen. Brenner to begin Friday's “Sound of Ideas Reporters Roundtable.”

Timmy Dooley, TD, Minister of State. Sinead Gibney, Social Democrats TD Tabitha Monahan, political reporter, Irish Independent Ellen Coyne, Political correspondent with The Irish Times

In Today's Top Stories, we cover Governor DeSantis blasting the Republican House plan on property taxes, Boca Raton's mayor predicting a business exodus from New York City if Zohran Mamdani becomes mayor, a Florida judge tossing a lawsuit against Shakira, the arrest of Miami Heat Guard Terry Rozier in an FBI gambling probe, Miami being ranked the number one housing market bubble in the world – again, and a Florida Man accused of stabbing a co-worker over a parking space.

In Today's Top Stories, we cover Governor DeSantis blasting the Republican House plan on property taxes, Boca Raton's mayor predicting a business exodus from New York City if Zohran Mamdani becomes mayor, a Florida judge tossing a lawsuit against Shakira, the arrest of Miami Heat Guard Terry Rozier in an FBI gambling probe, Miami being ranked the number one housing market bubble in the world – again, and a Florida Man accused of stabbing a co-worker over a parking space. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron McIntire breaks down the latest on the U.S. military's strikes on drug-carrying vessels, the ongoing government shutdown standoff with Democrats, and President Trump's clash with GOP lawmakers over Argentine beef imports. Plus, Ron DeSantis doubles down on his bold plan to abolish property taxes in Florida, and Michael Jordan reflects on his NBA legacy.   AM Update, Aaron McIntire, government shutdown, drug trafficking, U.S. military, Trump, Argentine beef, Ron DeSantis, property taxes, Michael Jordan, NBA, ICE tracker, Democrat strategy, Jen Psaki, JD Vance

This week, the Cambridge City Council voted to raise the city's commercial property tax rate by 22%. The move concerns many small local businesses, who are concerned about how they would absorb the higher tax load and stay afloat. How might Cambridge's business landscape change because of this tax hike? We discussed this challenge for Cambridge businesses with Kari Kuezler, owner of Grendel's Den and The Sea Hag, and we invited not just businesses to call in and share their thoughts but residents as well!

Property Taxes and the Letter from Above Today we discuss a listener email from Reverend Stanley and one of his congregation members regarding the burden of property taxes. We talk about how the "Tax Equalization Division" sent a letter to the auditor of one of the counties in Ohio stating that the "value of residential property should be increased by 42%." The government doesn't want to shrink, but why are we spending billions on the TSA when they have a failure rate of 95%? Why are we more concerned with how to fund schools that are getting poor results while senior citizens that have worked to pay off their mortgage are now losing their homes because their property taxes have skyrocketed? Now is the time we need smaller government, but it will take the citizens banding together to get things done. We discuss all this and more in this episode! Sponsors: American Gold Exchange Our dealer for precious metals & the exclusive dealer of Real Power Family silver rounds (which we finally got in!!!). Get your first, or next bullion order from American Gold Exchange like we do. Tell them the Real Power Family sent you! Click on this link to get a FREE Starters Guide. Or Click Here to order our new Real Power Family silver rounds. 1 Troy Oz 99.99% Fine Silver Abolish Property Taxes in Ohio: www.AxOHTax.com  Get more information about abolishing all property taxes in Ohio. Our Links: www.RealPowerFamily.com Info@ClearSkyTrainer.com 833-Be-Do-Have (833-233-6428)

4:20 pm: Adam Guillette, President of Accuracy in Media, joins the show to discuss the group's most recent hidden video that seems to show a University of Utah employee admitting to skirting the state's anti-DEI laws.5:05 pm: Bryan Ganz, CEO of Byrna Technologies, joins Greg for a conversation about how small companies can help their consumers avoid the bite of Donald Trump's tariffs.5:38 pm: Jim Beach, author and entrepreneur, joins Greg for a conversation about why President Trump's energy policies are working, and why gas prices are falling – except in the western U.S.6:05 pm: Davis County Commission Chair Lorene Miner Kamalu and David County Controller Scott Parke join Greg to discuss the reasons behind a proposed property tax increase of nearly 30 percent, which would increase the tax on an average valued home by over $100.

Dr. Eoin O'Malley, Associate Professor in Political Science at DCU Dr. Barra Roantree, Assistant Professor Trinity College Dublin

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Property taxes are climbing in Utah... Could these increases scare off new home buyers? Russell Faucette from The Stern Team of Omada Real Estate joins the discussion.

Davis County leaders are proposing a property tax hike of nearly 30%, while Salt Lake County’s mayor is pushing for a 20% increase. What’s driving these changes, and how will they impact homeowners? KSL NewsRadio's Adam Small joins us to break down the numbers and the reasons behind the hike in Davis County. Greg and Holly discuss more about the reasoning behind Salt Lake County's proposed property tax increase. Brigham Tomco with the Deseret News joins the show to discuss why property taxes in Utah are continuing to increase.

The Rod and Greg Show Rundown – Tuesday, October 21, 20254:20 pm: Christian Toto, Editor of HollywoodinToto.com, joins the show to discuss The View's Joy Behar's fake comments that conservatives won't appear on their program out of fear.4:38 pm: Victor Joecks, a columnist with the Las Vegas Review Journal and a contributor to The Daily Signal, joins the program to discuss his piece outlining the three fundamental differences that are dividing Americans.6:05 pm: Gates Garcia, Host of the YouTube program We the People and a contributor to The Blaze and the Daily Signal, joins the show to discuss his piece in which he writes you should ask regular everyday people about the American spirit – not politicians.6:20 pm: Ingrid Jacques, USA Today Columnist, joins the show for a conversation about her piece in which she writes not to expect a “blue wave” for Democrats in the midterm elections as Democrats are receiving historically low marks in voter polling.6:38 pm: Salt Lake County Councilwoman Aimee Winder Newton joins Rod and Greg to give her reaction to Mayor Jenny Wilson's proposed 2026 budget, which includes a 19.6% property tax increase.

Recently, the Florida House introduced eight proposals aimed at providing property tax relief, primarily targeting non-school taxes for homestead properties.

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Florida House introduces multiple property tax cut proposals

Despite eight proposals having been produced...none of the proposals aligned directly with Governor DeSantis's call for an end to all homesteaded property taxes.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports the former head of Chicago's "Friends of the Parks" has launched a bid for one of three seats on the Cook County Board of Review.

As Florida lawmakers unveil new proposals aimed at reducing property taxes statewide, Publisher of Southeast Politics Janelle Irwin-Taylor joins to explain what the plans include, who stands to benefit, and how the changes could impact local budgets and homeowners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Florida lawmakers unveil new proposals aimed at reducing property taxes statewide, Publisher of Southeast Politics Janelle Irwin-Taylor joins to explain what the plans include, who stands to benefit, and how the changes could impact local budgets and homeowners.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports the former head of Chicago's "Friends of the Parks" has launched a bid for one of three seats on the Cook County Board of Review.

After years of refusing to have the state pay its fair share of the cost of running Ohio's public schools and forcing local property tax payers to carry a bigger load to make up the difference, Ohio lawmakers are pushing a number of property tax changes that could slash revenues for school districts with devastating impacts on Ohio's public school students. So, what can the state actually do to provide meaningful property tax relief without doing so on the backs of our public schools? In Part 2 of this special two-part conversation, we take a look at the potential property tax reforms Ohio lawmakers could enact if they were really interested in something beyond short-sighted Band aid fixes.LISTEN TO PART 1 | Click here to hear the first half of the conversation with Dr. Howard Fleeter, where we dive into the history and impact of Ohio's property tax laws and the state policy changes that have fueled the rise in local property tax bills in recent years. This is incredibly important context about how we got here, so we can figure out what needs to be done now. If you have not listened to Part 1, please go back and listen to it now.TAKE ACTION | House Bill 186 is one of several property tax bills making its way through the General Assembly right now. But, the substitute version of HB 186 under consideration would result in a huge, devastating funding cut for hundreds of Ohio school districts, especially in rural communities. Click here to see how your district would be impacted and to tell your lawmaker to oppose the amended version of HB 186. READ THE REPORT | Learn more in the Ohio Education Policy Insitute's new 'Analysis of Residential Property Taxes in Ohio: A Balanced Approach to Reform'INTO THE ARCHIVES | Dr. Fleeter was a Public Education Matters guest way back in the first season of this podcast as we worked to understand Ohio's school funding formula - or lack thereof back at that point. Click here to listen.Featured Public Education Matters guest: Dr. Howard Fleeter, economist and Ohio Education Policy Institute consultantDr. Howard B. Fleeter received his Ph.D in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley in 1990.  He was a faculty member in the School of Public Policy and Management at Ohio State University from 1989-1999, where he taught courses in Public Sector Economics, Public Finance, and State and Local Government Finance.  He was a four-time recipient of the School's “Faculty of the Year” award for excellence in teaching.  Dr. Fleeter was also a faculty member in the School of Education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst from 1999-2001, where he taught courses in the Economics of Education and School Finance. Dr. Fleeter's research has focused on issues of education finance, education policy, and state and local tax policy and he is the author of numerous policy studies and academic journal articles on these topics.  Since his 1992 report, "Equity, Adequacy and Reliability in Ohio Education Finance" for Governor Voinovich's Education Management Council he has been one of the state's leading experts on Education Finance.  He has worked extensively with Ohio education policy-makers to improve the state's school funding system for more than 25 years.  He is currently the owner of the state and local government finance and tax policy consulting firm Howard Fleeter & Associates and serves as a research consultant on education finance and policy issues for the Ohio Education Policy Institute.  Connect with OEA:Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Public Education Matters topicsLike OEA on FacebookFollow OEA on TwitterFollow OEA on InstagramGet the latest news and statements from OEA hereLearn more about where OEA stands on the issues Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative WatchAbout us:The Ohio Education Association represents nearly 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools.Public Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May 2020, after a ten-year career as an Emmy Award-winning television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children. This episode was recorded on October 7, 2025.

For years, the Ohio legislature has pushed to have the state pay a smaller and smaller share of the cost of running Ohio's public schools, placing a bigger and bigger burden on local property taxpayers to make up the difference. Now, Ohio lawmakers are pushing a whole raft of property tax reform bills, many with potentially disastrous consequences for public school students across the state. So, what can the state actually do to provide meaningful property tax relief without doing so on the backs of the public schools that serve 90 percent of students in our state? To understand where we should go from here, we have to understand how we got to this pressure point. In Part 1 of this special two-part conversation, we take a deeper dive into how Ohio's property taxes work and what's driving a spike in property tax bills in recent years.LISTEN TO PART 2 |Click here to hear the second half of the conversation with Dr. Howard Fleeter, where we look at what the state could do to enact potential property tax policy changes without devastating Ohio's public schools.TAKE ACTION | House Bill 186 is one of several property tax bills making its way through the General Assembly right now. But, the substitute version of HB 186 under consideration would result in a huge, devastating funding cut for hundreds of Ohio school districts, especially in rural communities. Click here to see how your district would be impacted and to tell your lawmaker to oppose the amended version of HB 186.  READ THE REPORT | Learn more in the Ohio Education Policy Insitute's new 'Analysis of Residential Property Taxes in Ohio: A Balanced Approach to Reform'INTO THE ARCHIVES | Dr. Fleeter was a Public Education Matters guest way back in the first season of this podcast as we worked to understand Ohio's school funding formula - or lack thereof back at that point. Click here to listen.Featured Public Education Matters guest: Dr. Howard Fleeter, economist and Ohio Education Policy Institute consultantDr. Howard B. Fleeter received his Ph.D in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley in 1990.  He was a faculty member in the School of Public Policy and Management at Ohio State University from 1989-1999, where he taught courses in Public Sector Economics, Public Finance, and State and Local Government Finance.  He was a four-time recipient of the School's “Faculty of the Year” award for excellence in teaching.  Dr. Fleeter was also a faculty member in the School of Education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst from 1999-2001, where he taught courses in the Economics of Education and School Finance. Dr. Fleeter's research has focused on issues of education finance, education policy, and state and local tax policy and he is the author of numerous policy studies and academic journal articles on these topics.  Since his 1992 report, "Equity, Adequacy and Reliability in Ohio Education Finance" for Governor Voinovich's Education Management Council he has been one of the state's leading experts on Education Finance.  He has worked extensively with Ohio education policy-makers to improve the state's school funding system for more than 25 years.  He is currently the owner of the state and local government finance and tax policy consulting firm Howard Fleeter & Associates and serves as a research consultant on education finance and policy issues for the Ohio Education Policy Institute.  Connect with OEA:Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Public Education Matters topicsLike OEA on FacebookFollow OEA on TwitterFollow OEA on InstagramGet the latest news and statements from OEA hereLearn more about where OEA stands on the issues Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative WatchAbout us:The Ohio Education Association represents nearly 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools.Public Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May 2020, after a ten-year career as an Emmy Award-winning television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children. This episode was recorded on October 7, 2025.

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