Ohio Budget Update - Gov. DeWine Signs HB 96

Ohio Finalizes Two-Year State Budget: Tax Cuts, Browns Stadium Deal, and Controversial Policy Changes Included

Ohio lawmakers approved a $60 billion biennial budget for Fiscal Years 2026–2027, finalizing a broad legislative package that reshapes the state’s tax structure, invests in child welfare and behavioral health, revises education policy, and retools local government authorities. The budget bill passed mostly along party lines and reflects significant Republican legislative priorities. To read a breakdown of key provisions, access the full pdf here.