20260107 - Ohio Buckeye Blueprint 2026

Taxes, Spending, Education and Energy Goals

America at a Crossroads: 2026 Prospectus with AFP Ohio Donovan O'Neil

What if Ohio could achieve a zero percent income tax within the next decade? Donovan O'Neil from Americans for Prosperity joins the conversation to explore whether America is heading toward a return to top-down government or embracing policies that promote secure borders, safe communities, and real economic growth. We discuss the plan to improving Ohio in 2026.

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Key Takeaways:

• Near-zero border crossings are being achieved but voters don't know about them
  • Significant policy wins are failing to reach public awareness, creating a disconnect between results and political credit
• Ohio residents are fleeing to low-tax states despite recent tax cuts
  • The $1,500 tax cut isn't enough to compete with other states' tax environments, indicating structural competitiveness issues remain
• Incoming Governor Ramaswamy's "abundance mindset" on energy could reshape Ohio's economy
  • Leveraging natural resources through pro-growth energy policies is positioned as a transformative opportunity distinct from traditional spending-cut approaches

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