As reported in the Columbus Dispatch, Ohio EPA has experienced a drop in revenue attributable to reduced fees collected associated with its various programs due to the recession. Governor Kasich has not proposed any fee increases to restore the loss in funding.
Fee increases are seen as additional direct taxes on business which runs counter to
Its not often you see business associations support budget requests by State agencies, especially when its Ohio EPA. However, as a result of Senate actions with would cap Ohio EPA’s spending authority business groups have sent a strong letter of support to the Ohio Legislature requesting the caps be removed. (Ohio Chamber and Ohio Manufacturer’s