Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) met with local business leaders and economic partners in Medina on Apr. 18 to discuss workforce strategies and the impact of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act on Ohio businesses.
The discussion focused on how recent federal tax changes aim to support both workers and small businesses, addressing issues such as skills training, tax relief, and pathways out of poverty for Ohioans.
Husted said, “Supporting Ohio’s small businesses and strengthening our workforce remains one of my top priorities as Ohio’s voice in Washington. The Working Families Tax Cuts Act delivers real relief—from small business tax deductions to Workforce Pell Grants that expand access to skills training and good-paying jobs. My Upward Mobility Act also aims to help Ohioans earn more while filling in-demand jobs for local businesses. I appreciated the opportunity to meet with these leaders today: their work is helping drive Ohio’s continued economic growth, and I look forward to building on these conversations as we keep working to create more opportunity across our state and country.”
The Working Families Tax Cuts Act includes several provisions: no federal tax on tips or overtime pay for millions of taxpayers; a permanent 20% deduction for small businesses averaging $4,600 in relief; enhanced deductions for seniors; an increased child tax credit; a partially refundable adoption credit; and prevention of a potential $1,700 annual tax increase for families earning $80,000. Workforce Pell Grants under this act will allow students—including low-income learners—to use federal aid for short-term job training programs lasting as little as eight weeks.
Husted also discussed his Upward Mobility Act, which addresses the “benefits cliff” that occurs when Americans lose government assistance after modest income increases—a situation his bill seeks to remedy by providing smoother transitions into higher earnings.
According to the official website, Husted has served as Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives, secretary of state, lieutenant governor, and now U.S. senator. He serves on Senate committees related to health, education, labor and pensions, small business and entrepreneurship, environment and public works, and aging.
He ran on a platform emphasizing tax reductions and educational choice scholarships.
Husted earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Dayton.
He also helped lead the University of Dayton Flyers football team to a Division III national championship.
During his career he has advocated voter roll integrity at the Supreme Court level.
He lives in Columbus with his wife Tina where they raised three children.
