Ohio budget

Those who advocate for low-income Ohioans say the effort to limit the assets of those who qualify for food assistance isn't over.

The state legislature ran out of time before to fully address the bill while working on the new Ohio budget.

After making progress with education funding, Rep. Emilia Sykes says she and other Democrats didn't want to vote against the budget, but were clear it was not their party's creation.

The provision in the budget that prevents the partnerships might be the end to many voter education and registration efforts, election rights advocations fear.

A last minute addition to the state budget calls for the county-owned lodge to be transferred to state ownership at the end of the year.

Nearly two hours past the midnight deadline, Gov. Mike DeWine put out a statement saying he signed the two-year, $75 billion state budget – while striking out 14 items. Most of the vetoes were technical and specific, but others were more notable.

The provisions that eventually were taken out were among some of the most harmful seen in decades, she says.

Policy Matters Ohio says the wealthiest in the state will benefit the most.

Some voting rights groups are urging Gov. Mike DeWine to veto some parts of the budget when he signs it.

The two-year $75 billion state budget now awaits Gov. Mike DeWine’s signature before the fiscal year expires Wednesday.