State budget almost wrapped up
June 26th, 2007 in BudgetThe Associated Press is reporting the state budget could be completed by tomorrow.
Here is the story:
The Associated Press
6/26/2007, 5:34 p.m. EDT
State lawmakers make final budget push
By JOHN McCARTHYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — State lawmakers put the finishing touches Tuesday on a budget bill that freezes college tuition, increases dollars for children’s health care and gives seniors and the disabled a property tax break.
The $52.3 billion spending blueprint, which will pay for state operations for the two years beginning Sunday, was expected to clear a House-Senate committee in time for final votes planned for Wednesday.
In early evening, the panel was awaiting testimony by state budget director Pari Sabety on suggested cuts needed to cover a $167 million projected shortfall.
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Two unfortunate aspects to this budget:
1. Republicans once again demonstrate that they cannot be trusted with our money and are fiscally irresponsible.
2. The majority of Ohioans are asleep at the wheel.