Lawmakers in the Ohio House are looking over revisions made to the state鈥檚 two-year budget bill. The new version made several amendments to Gov. Mike DeWine鈥檚 original plan.
The House budget created for low- and moderate-income Ohioans and cut millions in tax credits, including the state鈥檚 . It also doubled DeWine鈥檚 proposal for foster care to
But Republican leaders put just $85 million into DeWine鈥檚 10-year, H2Ohio clean Lake Erie fund. DeWine setting aside a total of $900 million over the next decade.
While he may disagree with some specific moves, DeWine says the House stayed true to the intent of his budget, which is to invest in Ohio.
鈥淭his is a work in progress, as long as we can stay focused on the essential principles, I鈥檓 gonna be very happy," DeWine says.
The House suggested long term bonds for the H2Ohio fund, but DeWine says he鈥檇 like to avoid that.
