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Republican lawmakers who touted $3.1 billion in tax cuts in the budget that took effect last July said higher-than-expected refunds are leading to Ohio's lagging tax collections.

Senior Policy Manager Marc Von Allmen says the city of Cincinnati is already taxing short-term rentals, but no other municipalities are.

Commissioner Denise Driehaus says the increase is necessary to keep up with more children in need of services.

Two months into the fiscal year, the state budget department says its forecast for tax revenues is close to on track.