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Kasich Says State Is Offering Fewer Tax Breaks To Lure Companies

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In 2011, Kasich gave out more in tax credits to businesses than any other governor, making $132 million in job creation tax credits and nearly $242 million in job retention tax credits. In 2012, the state has offered $27 million in job retention tax credits.
7:31AM
December
17, 2012

Almost exactly a year ago, a major retailer announced that it was rejecting Ohio’s offer to come to the Buckeye State. Now the governor suggests that Ohio is backing off on using tax credits to lure in companies.