U.S. Chamber of Commerce Announces New Issue Advocacy Spending in Ohio

WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Chamber announced its latest issue advocacy spending in Ohio which highlights how tax relief is helping Ohio families keep more of what they earn while supporting small businesses, workers, and economic opportunity across the state.

"The Chamber will continue to champion pro-growth, pro-business policies that help businesses, workers, families, and communities thrive. Whether it's through our nationwide Opportunity Tour or ads like this one, we're committed to talking with people in all 50 states about how they are benefiting from the Working Families Tax Cuts, legislation we supported every step of the way and continue to promote," Neil Bradley, Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, said. "Our work in Ohio builds on a nationwide effort already underway-and we'll continue bringing this message to more states and communities across the country."

"The whole state benefits when Ohio families keep more of what they earn. Tax relief and a competitive business environment help Ohio employers invest, expand, and create jobs, strengthening local businesses, communities and the state's economy. The Ohio Chamber supports efforts that expand opportunity for families and businesses across the state," Steve Stivers, President and CEO of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, said.

The campaign encourages Ohioans to learn more about how these tax policies are benefiting working families and small businesses and to make their views known about policies that affect jobs, investment, and economic growth.

The campaign also builds on the Chamber's broader New Fight for Free Enterprise initiative. That work includes free enterprise endorsement events and roundtables across the country, the recently launched Opportunity Tour - a six-week trip through 20 states and more than 50 events spotlighting the businesses, workers, and communities driving growth and opportunity, and the historic $100 million contribution supporting the initiative. The Chamber has also held Free Enterprise Forums with incoming members of Congress from both parties and shown support for the bipartisan Congressional Free Enterprise Caucus.

About the ad:

"It Matters Ohio" highlights several provisions delivering tax relief for Ohioans, including no federal tax on qualified tips and overtime, an expanded Child Tax Credit, and a permanent 20% small business deduction. The law allows eligible workers to deduct up to $25,000 in qualified tips and up to $12,500 in qualified overtime, while increasing the Child Tax Credit to as much as $2,200 per qualifying child.

The ad's script can be found below:

After further review…it's a win for Ohio families!

Federal lawmakers like Senator Jon Husted fought to deliver tax cuts for working families like yours.

The Working Families Tax Cuts are a clear win for Ohio.

More money in your paychecks. More opportunities for Ohio workers.

The job is not finished.

Call and thank Senator Husted and urge him to keep fighting for working families and small businesses.

The touchdown is GOOD!

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About the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world's largest business organization representing companies of all sizes across every sector of the economy. Our members range from the small businesses and local chambers of commerce that line the Main Streets of America to leading industry associations and large corporations. For more than 114 years, we have advocated for pro-business policies that help businesses create jobs and grow our economy.