Governor Announces $775M Reduction in State Spending

Gov. DeWine this week announced a $775 million reduction in planned state spending for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2020, which ends June 30. The cuts, which are due to a $1 billion swing in the state’s coffers since late February, will impact:

• Medicaid spending (approximately $210 million);
• K-12 foundation payments ($300 million);
• Other education line items ($55 million);
• Higher education ($110 million);
• All other state agencies ($100 million).

On Wednesday, May 6, State Budget Director Kimberly Murnieks provided details on the administration’s $775 million budget reduction plan as it will impact higher education (reductions by school district) and K-12 education. (Click these links to see how your local schools will be affected.) 5/6/2020