Jessie Balmert

2 weeks ago | the-daily-record.com | Victoria Moorwood |Scott Wartman |Jessie Balmert

This story has been updated with context, history and additional interviewsHamilton County leaders don't want the state to forget about the Cincinnati Bengals and Paycor Stadium. The county and Bengals have asked the state, in its two-year budget, to provide $350 million for upgrades to Paycor Stadium, Hamilton County Board of Commissioners President Denise Driehaus said on Thursday.

2 weeks ago | cantonrep.com | Haley BeMiller |Jessie Balmert

The Ohio House passed a two-year budget plan that would revamp school funding and help pay for a new Cleveland Browns stadiumThe Ohio House passed a two-year budget proposal that includes funding for a new Cleveland Browns stadium and changes to school funding. Other provisions include increased funding for public libraries, restrictions on transgender rights and changes to marijuana revenue allocation.

2 weeks ago | cantonrep.com | Haley BeMiller |Jessie Balmert

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2 weeks ago | cantonrep.com | Amy Knapp |Haley BeMiller |Jessie Balmert

Amy L. Knapp Haley BeMiller Jessie BalmertMassillon IndependentAs lawmakers consider Gov. Mike DeWine's proposed biennium budget, Stark County's educators wonder what it means for their bottom line. The governor’s proposed budget would spend $23.4 billion on education. The plan fully funds the final phase-in of the Fair School Funding Plan that was first implemented in 2021 but will leave many Stark districts with less funding.

2 weeks ago | dispatch.com | Haley BeMiller |Jessie Balmert

Ohio House Republicans want to increase school funding but deviate from a bipartisan plan made four years prior. The new proposal cuts costs that critics argue are needed to support key programs and keep up with inflation. House Republicans also want to require counties to reduce property taxes if districts carry over more than 25% of their previous budget. School officials argue those excess funds help them weather economic downturns and maintain their bond ratings.