/news/tags/local-government-fund Local government fund en-US Copyright Wed, 01 Mar 2023 05:06:56 GMT /2023-03-01/ohio-house-bill-that-would-cut-taxes-and-cost-local-governments-and-schools-gets-first-hearing The bill, which creates a flat tax and makes some property tax changes, could cost local governments and schools more than a billion dollars, and is a top priority of House Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill). Wed, 01 Mar 2023 05:06:56 GMT /2023-03-01/ohio-house-bill-that-would-cut-taxes-and-cost-local-governments-and-schools-gets-first-hearing Karen Kasler /news/government-politics/2019-06-18/senate-republicans-say-local-government-fund-wont-be-included-in-final-senate-budget The final version of the Ohio Senate’s budget is expected Wednesday. While there will certainly be some proposals added in, some things are unlikely to… Tue, 18 Jun 2019 23:03:11 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-06-18/senate-republicans-say-local-government-fund-wont-be-included-in-final-senate-budget Karen Kasler /news/economy/2018-12-10/dewine-makes-no-promises-on-restoring-local-government-fund With just over a month before he takes office, Governor-elect Mike DeWine spoke to the leaders of the state’s 88 counties – who plan to pressure him for… Tue, 11 Dec 2018 02:44:18 GMT /news/economy/2018-12-10/dewine-makes-no-promises-on-restoring-local-government-fund Karen Kasler /news/government-politics/2017-06-22/akrons-mayor-is-asking-city-council-to-put-a-tax-hike-on-the-november-ballot An income-tax increase is expected to be on the November ballot in Akron.Mayor Dan Horrigan said today that a quarter-percent hike is needed to ensure… Thu, 22 Jun 2017 22:28:36 GMT /news/government-politics/2017-06-22/akrons-mayor-is-asking-city-council-to-put-a-tax-hike-on-the-november-ballot /news/community/2017-02-17/ohio-cities-could-lose-millions-of-dollars-again-under-kasichs-new-budget-formula Gov. John Kasich’s proposed budget includes a change in the way a portion of the state’s local government fund is distributed to communities. But leaders… Sat, 18 Feb 2017 00:43:12 GMT /news/community/2017-02-17/ohio-cities-could-lose-millions-of-dollars-again-under-kasichs-new-budget-formula Karen Kasler /news/government-politics/2017-01-17/akrons-preliminary-budget-shows-a-tighter-general-fund-but-more-hiring-of-safety-forces An advance copy of Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan’s budget plan for 2017 has been sent to City Council members. Copies of what could be described as "the… Wed, 18 Jan 2017 02:23:59 GMT /news/government-politics/2017-01-17/akrons-preliminary-budget-shows-a-tighter-general-fund-but-more-hiring-of-safety-forces /news/government-politics/2016-07-04/cleveland-city-council-to-start-reviewing-income-tax-hike-proposal Cleveland City Council will begin hearings this week on a proposed income-tax increase to head off a projected budget deficit. Council will discuss the… Mon, 04 Jul 2016 21:16:00 GMT /news/government-politics/2016-07-04/cleveland-city-council-to-start-reviewing-income-tax-hike-proposal /news/government-politics/2016-03-10/cleveland-mayor-jackson-discusses-economic-woes-and-new-models-in-his-state-of-the-city-address UPDATE: Check out Mayor Jackson's full state of the city speech at the end of this story.Positive growth, economic disparity, some school improvements,… Fri, 11 Mar 2016 01:07:45 GMT /news/government-politics/2016-03-10/cleveland-mayor-jackson-discusses-economic-woes-and-new-models-in-his-state-of-the-city-address /news/government-politics/2016-02-04/cantons-budget-problem-gets-bigger The City of Canton’s projected $4.1 million budget shortfall this year is now a $5.1 million shortfall. WKSU’s Tim Rudell reports on a growing problem… Fri, 05 Feb 2016 01:53:53 GMT /news/government-politics/2016-02-04/cantons-budget-problem-gets-bigger