Budget

Senate Advances Main Operating Budget - Issues With Brownfield Program Remain

Senate Advances Main Operating Budget - Issues With Brownfield Program Remain

As we did last week, GOPC is strongly urging supporters to contact members of the House of Representatives and urge them to reject the changes made to HB33 related to the Brownfield and Demolition programs.

Ohio House Approves Changes to Transportation Budget, Ohio Senate Begins Work

Ohio House Approves Changes to Transportation Budget, Ohio Senate Begins Work

Over the past two weeks, the House made a number of substantial changes to the budget, which allocates funding to the Ohio Department of Transportation and other transportation-related entities.

Main Operating Budget Proposal Submitted to the General Assembly

Main Operating Budget Proposal Submitted to the General Assembly

With the introduction of the budget blue book, the work of passing the two year state budget now shifts to the Ohio General Assembly. Hearings should begin soon in the Ohio House of Representatives, with the Ohio Senate likely to begin work in April or May.

Deadline Approaching for Communities to Present Capital Budget Funding Requests

Deadline Approaching for Communities to Present Capital Budget Funding Requests

The capital budget provides communities with the opportunity to seek state funding assistance for projects that involve the acquisition, construction, equipment, or renovation of buildings and other facilities that meet a defined “public purpose.”

Budget Wrap-Up: A Review of Important Policies in Ohio's Biennial Budget

Budget Wrap-Up: A Review of Important Policies in Ohio's Biennial Budget

July 1 marks the beginning of the State of Ohio's new fiscal year, with the enactment of the new biennial budget. A state budget always reflects what the priorities of the state are, and the most recent budget includes a number of issues Greater Ohio had been tracking throughout the legislative process.

Community Infrastructure Funding Key Component of Governor's Budget Proposal

Community Infrastructure Funding Key Component of Governor's Budget Proposal

In line with GOPC’s policy priorities, GOPC wanted to highlight two items within the Governor’s proposed budget aimed at providing a direct investment in our communities – specifically, Ohio’s legacy cities.

Executive Budget Introduced, including "Investing in Ohio's Future" Proposal

Executive Budget Introduced, including "Investing in Ohio's Future" Proposal

Now that the budget has been introduced, the legislative process to enact the budget begins, with passage needing to occur by June 30 for the main operating budget (and March 31 for the transportation budget).