Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) met with small business owners and entrepreneurs in Upper Sandusky on May 6 to mark National Small Business Week and discuss his efforts in the Senate to support Ohio’s job creators.
The event focused on the importance of small businesses to Ohio’s economy and highlighted legislative actions aimed at providing relief and opportunities for growth. Husted said, “Ohio’s 1.1 million small businesses employ more than 2.2 million people and are the backbone of our economy. Conversations with small business owners in Upper Sandusky made clear that when small businesses succeed, Ohio succeeds. I’ll continue fighting in the Senate to cut taxes and give our small businesses the freedom to grow, hire and compete.”
During the roundtable, Husted outlined his support for several bills including the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, which would make permanent a 20% tax deduction for small businesses, double expensing limits for new investments, create jobs, offer tax cuts for business owners, and reduce taxes on tips and overtime pay.
Husted is also backing legislation such as the Made in America Manufacturing Financing Act—aimed at expanding access to capital for U.S.-based manufacturers—and the Investing in All of America Act, which focuses on supporting rural and low-income communities as well as manufacturing sectors. The latter has passed both chambers of Congress and awaits presidential signature. Other measures include proposals to provide artificial intelligence training through the AI for Mainstreet Act and repeal certain reporting requirements via the Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act.
Husted has previously served as Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives before becoming Ohio secretary of state, lieutenant governor, and then joining the U.S. Senate; he currently serves on committees focusing on health, education, labor, pensions, environment, public works, aging issues as well as small business matters according to his official website.
Looking ahead, Husted said he will continue working on policies intended to ease regulatory burdens while helping local entrepreneurs adapt to new technologies.
