How Ohio’s Proposed Budget Could Change How Public Schools Are Funded

Local library braces for cuts and restrictions in budget bill

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) - As members of the Ohio General Assembly were putting the finishing touches on the next biennium budget, library directors across the state were preparing for changes. Aimee Fifarek, executive director of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, said total cuts for the Mahoning County system could total close to $900,000 over both years of the budget, which is now on its way to the governor's desk for signin…

How a last minute budget move changed who controls Ohio’s Teacher Pensions

Republican-backed budget provision dramatically reshapes STRS board, reducing educator seats from seven to three while giving appointment power to governor and legislative leaders.

Local libraries sound alarm over new state budget – Athens County Independent

A display of books featuring LGBTQA+ characters and themes in the Athens County Public Library. Photo by Renae Hefty. ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — Library systems across the state — including Athens County Public Libraries — are urging patrons to ask Governor Mike DeWine to line-item veto provisions in the state budget proposed by the Ohio Legislature. House Bill 96, the 2026–2027 biennial state budget, is heading for Gov. DeWine’s desk for approval. O…

State legislators pass Ohio budget; new fiscal policy changes included

COLUMBUS — The Ohio General Assembly passed a new two-year budget Wednesday, sending it to the governor for signature.

Examining what is included in Ohio's state budget

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How Ohio’s proposed budget could change how public schools are funded