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July 5, 2023 Last Edit: June 5, 2025
Here's a look at some of the issues we're tracking in the 135th General Assembly
NFIB's Legislative Agenda for Ohio
- Continuing TechCred as a way for employers to receive reimbursement for upskilling current and prospective employees.
- Reducing or eliminating obstacles to state licensure. “One in five jobs in Ohio requires the state’s permission to practice,” Ferruso said. “We believe it’s time the General Assembly review which jobs require a license and make it easier, not harder, for people to work.”
- Making the Department of Education & Workforce a cabinet-level agency to ensure accountability on education and workforce training.
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- Eliminating the dependency provision.
- Freezing maximum benefit amounts until the fund is better funded.
- Reducing eligibility from 26 weeks to 20. “These reforms will encourage individuals to return to work sooner to help address workforce needs while ensuring necessary benefits remain available,” Ferruso said.
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- Opposing additional health insurance mandates.
- Supporting legislation requiring healthcare providers to provide patients with a complete breakdown of the cost of care.
- Offsetting premium increases with tax credits.
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