Breaking Down The New Ohio Biennial Budget

Common Sense Ohio

We unpack what our Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is signing...

• Thanks again to our guest Bernie Moreno, Candidate, U.S. Senate Ohio who was on the podcast last week
• The Ohio biennial budget is $86 billion - 1200 pages long
• One major change is the transfer of education policy control from the state board of education to a cabinet-level Tsar of education.
• We question the sustainability and effectiveness of centralized power and argue for a more localized approach.
• We discuss the benefits and opposition to voucher programs in Ohio, comparing public education without alternatives to a monopoly.
• The importance of education in inner-city, poor neighborhoods is emphasized, along with the need for school choice.
• We criticize the current education system as a monopoly and discuss the dangers of government-controlled education.
• Tax changes in Ohio's budget bill are mentioned, including a simpler income tax system and exemptions for low-income families.
• The conversation shifts to the topic of fuel taxes and the potential impact of transitioning to electric vehicles.
• The extension of maternity leave for state employees is discussed, highlighting the financial burden on taxpayers.
• The conversation touches on government employees taking extended time off work and the lack of accountability.
• Governor DeWine's veto of a bill banning universities from mandating vaccines is criticized, citing concerns about COVID vaccines.
• The conversation also covers a plea agreement involving Hunter Biden in a gun case, which fell apart due to controversy.

Stephen Palmer is the Managing Partner for the law firm, Palmer Legal Defense. He has specialized almost exclusively in criminal defense for over 26 years. Steve is also a partner in Criminal Defense Consultants, a firm focused wholly on helping criminal defense attorneys design winning strategies for their clients.

Norm Murdock is an automobile racing driver and owner of a high-performance and restoration car parts company. He earned undergraduate degrees in literature and journalism and graduated with a Juris Doctor from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 1985. He worked in the IT industry for two years before launching a career in government relations in Columbus, Ohio. Norm has assisted clients in the Transportation, Education, Healthcare, and Public Infrastructure sectors.

Brett Johnson is an award-winning podcast consultant and small business owner for nearly 10 years, leaving a long career in radio. He is passionate about helping small businesses tell their story through podcasts, and he believes podcasting is a great opportunity for different voices to speak and be heard.

Recorded at the 511 Studios, in the Brewery District in downtown Columbus, OH.

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