May 24, 2013

Most Public Safety Levies Pass, Many Replacing Kasich Budget Cuts

Yesterday, ballot issues to support fire, EMS and police services passed overwhelmingly around the state. But after billions in state cuts, how much longer will Ohio voters be willing to pick up the tab?

Kasich Cuts put Public Safety on Ohio Ballots Today

In 74 communities across Ohio, tax issues are on the ballot to provide funding for public safety services in the wake of $2.4 billion in budget cuts over two consecutive Kasich budgets.

Student Voting Amendment Could Cost Ohio Universities $272 Million

An amendment to the state budget could result in $272 million less for Ohio’s public universities if they don’t stop helping college students vote.

Kasich cuts mean $1.3 billion in “new money” requests for schools

62 school districts in Ohio have requests for new operating money on the ballot on May 7, a direct result of massive cuts by the Kasich administration. In all, over $1.3 billion in new operating money for schools has been on the ballot since the first Kasich budget two years ago.

Ohio Republicans propose restrictions on sex ed that promotes “gateway activity”

New budget language, adopted by Ohio Republicans, prohibits the teaching of sexual education coursework that endorses non-abstinence as an acceptable behavior or promotes sexual gateway activity.