Buckeye Reporter

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted discussed a number of priority items in the new Fiscal Year 2024-2025 operating budget that will support Ohio's workforce, children, and communities. 

House Bill 33 supports the priorities of the DeWine-Husted Administration by taking advantage of Ohio's Time in history to make significant investments in nursing homes, literacy, education, behavioral health, housing, children's initiatives, career tech, college scholarships, and more. 

Governor DeWine discusses the new operating budget with reporters. Surrounding him are, from left, Director Maureen Corcoran of the Ohio Department of Medicaid, Director Kimberly Murnieks of the Ohio Department of Budget and Management, Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, Director Ursel McElroy of the Ohio Department of Aging, and Director Lori Criss of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

"This budget is one that makes historic investments in Ohioans and builds on Ohio’s momentum," said Governor DeWine.  "We are building on our efforts to make sure Ohio continues to be the heart of it all -- the best place to live, work, raise a family, and start a business."

“If you provide people the chance to access an education and earn job skills, you have good jobs available for them and you stay focused on making sure that you continue to innovate the state for the future, you are giving people the ability to live their version of the American dream,” said Lt. Governor Jon Husted. “I truly believe if we get the economy, workforce and innovation right, Ohio will be the best in the Midwest.

WATCH: Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Husted Discuss Budget Wins

READ: Governor DeWine's Remarks (as prepared)

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