💸 Income-Tax Giveback + OBJ's House + Boxer Sentence Commuted
Can Ohio afford to give you back your state income-tax money? You've got to have a lot of cheddar, $3.3 million to be exact, to afford Odell Beckham Jr.'s former Northeast Ohio digs.
Those are just two of our need-to-see headlines today.
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5 Things To Know About Republican Legislation To End Ohio's Income Tax
Ohio Republicans want to stop taking your money. They've introduced a bill in the Ohio State Senate that would cut personal income tax by 10 percent every year over the next decade, culminating with an end to the income tax altogether.
The top rate currently is about 4 percent, says the Department of Taxation.
Sen. Stephen Huffman, a Tipp City Republican, introduced SB327. Nearly a third of the GOP senators are co-sponsors.
In 2021, Ohio collected more than $10 billion in income tax money.
The state's revenue gap would be made up from sales taxes and other as-yet-unidentified sources.
Democrats say eliminating the income tax would disproportionately benefit the wealthy and high-income earners, not the poor or working class.
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Odell Beckham Jr.'s House Is For Sale
Live like Odell Beckham Jr. He's put his Ohio home up for sale. The listing reads: Prepare to be wowed by this one-of-a-kind sprawling ranch estate located on prime wooded cul-de-sac lot. This masterpiece offers all the finest amenities and appointments. Just over 10,000k in square footage the main attractions are the open concept floor plan, first floor primary retreat, state of the art home theatre/golf simulator, gourmet eat-in kitchen, full finished lower level with bar, entertainment area, custom walk in closet. No need to leave home — the backyard oasis includes outdoor kitchen, swimming pool with waterfalls and slide, custom dog kennels and personalized gym. Homeowner spared no expense building an Ophora water shed and system for optimal bathing and drinking water for the whole home.
Price: $3.3 million
Square feet: 8064
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 5.5
This listing appeared on redfin.com, Patch's national real estate partner. See more photos in the listing by Gregory Erlanger, Keller Williams Citywide
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Have You Heard Of POTS Disease?
What is POTS disease? It's called postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, and it's been devastating for Long COVID sufferers. POTS appears to be triggered by Covid-19 and other viral infections.
Jim Carroll from North Ridgeville told News 5 Cleveland that he had stabbing pains in his eyes, headaches, burning skin and a racing heart. Carroll started a Cleveland-area support group and a Facebook group for those afflicted with POTS. The empathy from others can help while waiting for doctors to catch up.
Learn more on News 5 Cleveland WEWS
President Commutes Cleveland-Area Boxer's Sentence
Julian Burford, a former professional boxer from Bedford, was one of 75 people who had their prison sentences commuted by President Joe Biden on Tuesday, the White House announced.
Burford has served 13 years on drug-related charges. He's been accused of running a drug pipeline between Cleveland and Detroit.
Years ago, Burford won a local Golden Gloves boxing championship and he twice advanced to the semifinals of the national tournament. As a professional fighter, Burford went 12-2 with 10 knockouts. His last pro bout was in 2005. He went to prison four years later.
Picks To Click
Woman accused of killing Cleveland police officer now faces new charges (Cleveland 19 News)
City Dogs Cleveland reduces fees for National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day on April 30 (Cleveland 19 News)
Sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming fans: What can you expect from Fan Expo Cleveland this weekend? (Cleveland 19 News)
State of Ohio awards brownfield money to 24 projects in Cuyahoga, Summit, Lorain counties (cleveland.com)
14-year-old Cleveland girl missing since April 22 (Cleveland 19 News)
Video shows suspects ignite fire at a home in Cleveland’s South Collinwood neighborhood (cleveland.com)
Ohio proposal would make drunken drivers convicted in deadly crashes pay victims' children (Cleveland 19 News)
Suspects wanted for aggravated arson of house on city's east side (WKYC.com)
Britt family from Bratenahl 2 millionth visitors to Cleveland Aquarium (iHeart)
Cleveland police evacuate Social Security office after white powder scare (Cleveland 19 News)
RTA ushering in new mobile ticketing program as hiring transit ambassadors to enforce payment (cleveland.com)
Judge denies MetroHealth’s attempt to sanction attorney who represented fired Cuyahoga County Jail nursing supervisor (cleveland.com)
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What's Happening In Browns Town
Joe Thomas still believes Browns LT Jedrick Wills Jr. has All-Pro talent, but must work to become consistent (cleveland.com)
Cleveland Browns announce multi-year sports betting partnership agreement with Bally's Interactive (Cleveland 19 News)
Cleveland Social
Cleveland Browns: "Chubb has been a DAWG from the start 🐶" (Instagram)
Cleveland Museum of Art: "Do you have tickets to the CMA's fashionable soirée for the opening party of #TheNewBlackVanguard yet?Date: Friday, 5/6 from 7-10 pmFeaturing:🎵 Music by DJ Fabrizio and @gumbodanceparty💋 Preview of @the_fashiontalks fashion show" (Instagram)
Cleveland Metroparks: "As predicted, the weekend's warm weather brought a chorus of American toads to wetlands across Cleveland Metroparks! These incredible animals inflate their throats to allow sound to resonate as it passes over their vocal chords, producing..." (Facebook)
Cleveland Museum of Natural History: "What was your first memorable experience at the Museum? DYK with your generous support, we are able to inspire a passion for nature and the protection of natural diversity? Discover how you can help by visiting ContributeToHistory.org. ..." (Facebook)
Greater Cleveland Food Bank: "What would we have done without the AmeriCorps NCCC teams (41 total members) that supported our Repack, Kitchen, and Distribution teams over the course of the past two years? Thank You! #VolunteerAppreciationWeek" (Facebook)
Nextdoor Neighbor, Harvard Ave: "Marcia Perry : - Please help my dog Lucky with traumatic injuriesVet bill so far $8,500 He's going to need aftercare. If you are unable to donate. Send prayers 🙏🙏🙏 Thank You and God Bless." (Nextdoor)
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