Ohio lawmakers could make an unexpected return to Columbus next week: Capitol Letter

Recess surprise: Ohio lawmakers could unexpectedly return to Columbus next week to . As Jeremy Pelzer reports , the proposal, unveiled shortly after a similar, less defined proposal by Democratic rival Amy Acton, would be an unusual move by state lawmakers to intervene in a competitive gubernatorial race with Election Day just weeks away. Mad scramble: In the wake of Ramaswamy’s announced gas-tax plan, legislative leaders expressed confidence the House and Senate would reconvene next week at the behest of Ramaswamy, Pelzer reports . But the move, which Statehouse veterans said would be without recent precedent in Ohio politics, was still coming together Tuesday afternoon as legislative leaders were working to get enough lawmakers back to Columbus and secure the votes to pass the plan about a week before early voting starts for the Nov.

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