In its rush to approve a limit on state spending, the Ohio General Assembly is on the
brink of passing a measure with possibly far-reaching implications without needed
review. The proposal was added to the tobacco settlement budget bill (Sub. S.B. 321)
yesterday afternoon through a last-minute amendment. As others have pointed out, such
limits will hurt the ability of the state to make needed investments in education and other
public services.
State Spending Limit Proposal is Flawed
by:
Zach Schiller
State Spending Limit Proposal is Flawed
State Spending Limit Proposal is Flawed
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