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Despite a reduction in the amount of federal stimulus money coming to Ohio, Governor Ted Strickland said its effect on Ohio’s budget will be manageable. The governor also indicated that his priorities in both primary & secondary and higher education can still be fully funded. 
TOP LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES ANNOUNCED
This week Senate Republicans and House Democrats announced their top legislative priorities. They will be reflected in the earliest bills introduced in the general assembly.
STIMULUS DOLLARS AVAILABLE FOR LOCAL PROJECTS
Ohioans are about to receive a large infusion of federal dollars. While the final details of the federal stimulus package continue to be unveiled, one thing is certain - Ohio will have an opportunity to utilize millions of dollars in federal money for local projects.
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 | | This week the Senate and House released their schedules of the dates and times standing committees will meet during the 128th Ohio General Assembly.
To view the schedule for Senate standing committees, click here. To view the schedule for House standing committees, click here.
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Education & Workforce Development
SB 5 Grants for Graduates
SB 12 All Day Kindergarten
SB 19 School Funding System
Taxation & Economic Development
SB 1 Jobs Bill Funds
SB 2 Federal Stimulus Money
SB 9 Film Tax Credit
SB 25 Unreimbursed Medical Expenses
SB 26 Non-Resident Municipal Credit
HB 1 Biennial Operating Budget
To view the Budget Subcommittee Hearing schedule, click here.
National Entrepreneurship Week Expo
Monday, February 23
10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Vern Riffe Building
77 S. High St., Columbus
Ohio Chamber Taxation and Education Committees (joint meeting)
Tuesday, March 3
10:00 a.m.
Ohio Chamber Headquarters Coffee & Commerce
Wednesday, March 11
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Capital Club Ohio Chamber Health Care Committee
Wednesday, March 11
10:00 a.m.
Ohio Chamber Headquarters Ohio Chamber Annual Meeting & Legislative Reception
Tuesday, May 12
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