John R. Kasich, Governor State of Ohio - Ohio’s ongoing economic recovery and the efforts being made to keep making progress As Governor, John Kasich’s top priority is to create a jobs-friendly climate so Ohioans can get back to work. By closing an $8 billion budget shortfall without a tax increase and while cutting taxes by more than $800 million, as well as bringing a commonsense, results-oriented focus to Ohio state government, Ohio is beginning to get back on track. Unemployment is going down, more Ohioans are finding work, and all three credit rating agencies now give Ohio a “stable” credit outlook.
