Ohio senators clearing path for new $1 billion fund by nixing House projects from budget
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Senators in Ohio are attempting to nix certain projects from the state Houses' budget to create a $1 billion fund. Details of the plan are still being finalized.
The fund will be created from leftover federal revenue and taxpayer money from fiscal year 2023, which the Ohio House and Republican Gov. Mike DeWine have proposed spending in different ways. The Senate concept is to help lawmakers make thoughtful, one-time funding decisions for priority transportation or capital projects and keep the budget document focused on policy decisions, the person said.
Projects eligible to be covered by the fund could include transportation projects, such as road and bridge construction or public transportation, and brick-and-mortar community projects benefiting schools, jails, zoos, museums, parks, waterfronts and other local facilities.