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The Ohio House is expected to reconvene on July 21st to revisit three specific budget vetoes.
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LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) - Governor Mike DeWine signed the state operating budget into law on June 30. As part of the new budget for fiscal years 202…
"So it's incredibly important. It's a moral document. It decides what the state cares about, and we think they should care about the kids. We think they should focus on public schools and funding for education and libraries. And the fight right now is over whether or not those things should be the priority," said Coyle.
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As the Ohio Senate continues to craft its version of the state’s next two-year budget, local school officials are urging lawmakers to consider the impact on public education funding.
Allen County Commissioner Cory Noonan is in to discuss state budgets and the relationship between the state and the county!
The Ohio House this week unveiled its version of the state’s two-year budget, which does not include Gov. Mike DeWine’s proposed tax and fee increases on marijuana, tobacco and sports betting to fund various projects and tax credits.
During today’s visit, school district leaders discussed with Sen. Manchester school expenses and the need for state funding for public education.
The state's new budget bill has now been signed by the Ohio House Speaker and the Senate president. House Speaker Bob Cupp and Senate President Matt Huffman both appeared at the Lima Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center in order to place their signatures into House Bill 110, the new state budget.
The state has just days left to get a budget for Ohio's new fiscal year in order. The Ohio House and Senate have yet to agree on a budget with three days left before their deadline to have it on Governor Mike DeWine's desk. The budget was originally due by June 30 but the Republican-controlled bodies could not come to a compromise in time.
State lawmakers weren't able to meet the deadline for the state's two year budget over the weekend. Governor Mike DeWine signed off on an interim budget for the next 17 days until a budget can be finalized.