Governor signs $71.2 billion budget

Governor John Kasich on Tuesday night signed a new two-year $71.2 billion budget for the state of Ohio. Among the more notable items included in the plan:

6.3% state income tax reduction
state tax elimination for businesses earning less than $250,000
tuition freeze for state-supported 2- and 4-year schools
enhanced Medicaid health plans
increased services for those with disabilities
35 cent tax hike on packs of cigarettes

Not everyone was overjoyed with the budget. For example, a group of women from Toledo showed up at the signing to protest budget provisions that would help to close abortion clinics in Ohio. (jj)

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