US EditionProposed funding cuts to Ohio's library system draws strong backlash from local libraries
- The Ohio House proposed a budget that eliminates the Public Library Fund .
- The PLF, which has supported libraries for decades, is currently 1.7% of the state's general revenue.
- The proposal would replace the PLF with a fixed dollar amount, distributed per capita, impacting library funding and resource sharing.
- State Representative Fischer said the shift to a fixed dollar amount would provide a steady funding source, but library advocates are concerned.
- Libraries across Ohio could face over $100 million in cuts, potentially affecting library services statewide.
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Republican legislators in Ohio have added anti-LGBTQ+ provisions to its 2025 budget that would officially recognize only two sexes, ban Pride flags from government buildings, and restrict the availability of LGBTQ+ books in public libraries, local media report.Keep up with the latest in LGBTQ+ news and politics. Sign up for The Advocate's email newsletter. One of the provisions targets gender identity by declaring the state will only recognize t…
Warren Library directors speak out against Ohio bill to change how libraries are funded
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) -- Ohio may change the way it funds public libraries through House Bill 96, and local library directors say it's a setback. The state's operating budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year is still in its early stages, but changes to public libraries is still drawing criticism. Currently, libraries are funded through the Public Library Fund, which is 1.7% of the state's total revenue for the year. Now, the state is looking to change …
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