I got the below email today from the head of the Air Force Association in Ohio.
I can't say I'm in favor of it (hey, what about the retirement checks received by GM workers, firemen, teachers. etc? Are they tax-free, too?).
But, a lot of other states do this, and Ohio will still be getting money from us.
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It is indeed an honor and pleasure to inform you that at noon today I had the opportunity to represent each member of the Air Force Association across Ohio as Governor Ted Strickland signed into law House Bill 372 that allows tax exemption of military retirement pay, along with other benefits.
This landmark legislation was championed by a by-partisan group of Ohio legislators from both the Senate and House of Representatives. Leading this effort was State Senator Larry Cates, Senator Steve Austria, Senator Ron Amstutz, Speaker of the House Jon Husted, Representative Ross McGregor, Representative Pete Ujvagi, and many others.
We owe a debt of gratitude to the entire Ohio General Assembly for their recognition of the importance of this legislation and the speed in which they moved it through both chambers and on to the governor. Governor Strickland is to be commended for his leadership, vision, and speed which he demonstrated in signing it into law today.
Numerous organizations across Ohio joined with the Air Force Association in supporting and testifying on behalf of this bill. Significant leadership was provided by the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, among others.
Thanks also to those of you who reached out to your elected officials in support of this legislation. Your efforts paid off today and in the future for all Ohioans as we reap the benefits of keeping those military members, the best and brightest our nation has to offer, here in Ohio.
Sincerely,
John W. McCance
President
Air Force Association
State of Ohio
2406 Hillsdale Dr
Beavercreek, OH 45431
I can't say I'm in favor of it (hey, what about the retirement checks received by GM workers, firemen, teachers. etc? Are they tax-free, too?).
But, a lot of other states do this, and Ohio will still be getting money from us.
********************************************
It is indeed an honor and pleasure to inform you that at noon today I had the opportunity to represent each member of the Air Force Association across Ohio as Governor Ted Strickland signed into law House Bill 372 that allows tax exemption of military retirement pay, along with other benefits.
This landmark legislation was championed by a by-partisan group of Ohio legislators from both the Senate and House of Representatives. Leading this effort was State Senator Larry Cates, Senator Steve Austria, Senator Ron Amstutz, Speaker of the House Jon Husted, Representative Ross McGregor, Representative Pete Ujvagi, and many others.
We owe a debt of gratitude to the entire Ohio General Assembly for their recognition of the importance of this legislation and the speed in which they moved it through both chambers and on to the governor. Governor Strickland is to be commended for his leadership, vision, and speed which he demonstrated in signing it into law today.
Numerous organizations across Ohio joined with the Air Force Association in supporting and testifying on behalf of this bill. Significant leadership was provided by the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, among others.
Thanks also to those of you who reached out to your elected officials in support of this legislation. Your efforts paid off today and in the future for all Ohioans as we reap the benefits of keeping those military members, the best and brightest our nation has to offer, here in Ohio.
Sincerely,
John W. McCance
President
Air Force Association
State of Ohio
2406 Hillsdale Dr
Beavercreek, OH 45431
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