{"id":2398627,"date":"2025-02-04T10:02:01","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T15:02:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dewine-puts-budget-proposal-focus-on-children-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-02-04T10:05:28","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T15:05:28","slug":"dewine-puts-budget-proposal-focus-on-children-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dewine-puts-budget-proposal-focus-on-children-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"DeWine puts budget proposal focus on children &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdewine-puts-budget-proposal-focus-on-children-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2398627&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>In the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/5-things-you-need-to-know-about-bidens-latest-budget-proposal\/\" title=\"5 Things You Need To Know About Biden\u2019s Latest ...\">latest budget proposal<\/a>, Ohio Governor mike DeWine has focused on prioritizing\u200b children&#8217;s needs. His proposed $218 billion budget aims to \u200dfully fund public education while adjusting funding for school districts experiencing declining enrollment. A important highlight is the introduction of\u2063 a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-eyes-expanding-welfare-state-overturning-clinton-era-reform\/\" title=\"Biden Eyes Expanding Welfare State, Overturning Clinton-Era Reform\">refundable child tax credit<\/a>\u2062 for working \u200dparents earning minimum wage, \u200dproviding up \u2063to \u2064$1,000 per child up to age six.\u200b <\/p>\n<p>DeWine&#8217;s\u2063 budget also \u200dseeks to enhance child care services, support children&#8217;s physical and mental health \u2062initiatives, and\u2064 maintain aid for families within 200% of the federal poverty level. Additionally, \u200dthere \u200bare\u2063 plans for increased funding for public\u200b services, such as suicide \u2063prevention hotlines, \u2063affordable housing,\u2064 and drug task forces.<\/p>\n<p>The governor \u2062emphasizes that the budget reflects an investment in \u200dOhio&#8217;s families and aims\u200c to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-meets-virtually-with-mexican-leader-on-immigration-ccp-virus-climate-issues\/\" title=\"Biden Meets Virtually With Mexican Leader on Immigration, CCP Virus, Climate Issues\">sustain economic growth<\/a>. Though,\u200d opposition from Democrats highlights concerns over possible cuts \u200cto essential programs and the impact of fiscal decisions\u2064 on all Ohioans. They \u2063advocate for policies that prioritize affordability and accessibility for families. <\/p>\n<p>The budget discussions will be crucial as \u2064DeWine approaches the end of his term,\u200d and various advocacy\u2064 groups\u2062 express their viewpoints on the proposed measures, including \u2064calls \u2062for further tax reform.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">DeWine puts budget proposal focus on children<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1975637\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>(The Center Square) &ndash;&nbsp;Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine wants to give parents working minimum-wage jobs a tax credit, but no other tax cuts were included in a budget proposal that focused strongly on children.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>In the $218 billion, two-year budget, DeWine proposed fully funding public education but trimming money going to districts with declining enrollment. He&rsquo;s also pushing for increases in child care, children&rsquo;s physical and mental health, support for law enforcement and water quality.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Our executive budget is all about investing in Ohio&rsquo;s greatest asset, our people,&rdquo; DeWine said. &ldquo;The budget I am sending to the Legislature today continues to build on the things that make Ohio the Heart of it All: our children and our families, our students and our workforce, and our businesses and our communities. Importantly, this budget is also designed to ensure that Ohio&rsquo;s strong economic growth continues for years to come.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As budget hearings begin Tuesday morning, Democrats pledge to push to lower costs for Ohioans and stop cuts to critical programs.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;As we begin working on Gov. DeWine&rsquo;s final budget which will help define his legacy, perhaps it&rsquo;s best to make clear to the public that any budget is not about victories for Democrats or Republicans,&rdquo; said House Minority Leader Allison Russo, D-Upper Arlington. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s about putting people over politics and securing victories for all the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-jr-opens-up-about-place-in-politics-felt-like-i-was-acting-in-the-boardroom\/\" title=\"Trump Jr. Opens Up About Place In Politics: Felt Like I Was \u2018Acting\u2019 In The Boardroom\">hard-working men<\/a> and women of Ohio. During these budget discussions, Ohio House Democrats are committed to fighting for policies that lower costs for every single Ohioan. Doing anything less, like more giveaways to the wealthiest Ohioans and cuts to critical funding, will threaten the future of our children, families, and Ohio&rsquo;s economy.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>DeWine&rsquo;s new refundable child tax credit would phase out at designated income levels, giving working parents with a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">full-time minimum wage job<\/a> a $1,000 credit through age 6 of their child.<\/p>\n<p>He also proposes maintaining assistance for families making up to 200% of the federal poverty level to publicly funded child care and child care choice.<\/p>\n<p>DeWine also wants more money to help pregnant mothers stop smoking and to reduce tobacco use overall in the state.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Gov. DeWine kicked off his press conference by renewing his commitment to Ohio&rsquo;s youngest children,&rdquo; said Lyananne Gutierrez, president and CEO of Groundwork Ohio, an advocacy group. &ldquo;He underscored his priority by announcing increased child care investments, a new partially refundable state child tax credit for young children, and expanded home visiting. This budget strengthens families by enabling parents to remain connected to the workforce and provide for their families.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>DeWine proposes increasing funding for the state&rsquo;s suicide prevention hotline, cybersecurity efforts for local communities, drug task forces, affordable housing in rural and border counties, public libraries, and landfill oversight.<\/p>\n<p>The proposed budget would also create the Ohio Hazard Mitigation Program, which would provide grants to fund projects to protect against storm-related infrastructure damage.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Notwithstanding the positives, The Buckeye Institute is disappointed not to hear anything about future tax reform, and there are concerns about the level of overall spending growth, such as increasing the local government fund at a time when rising property taxes are providing localities with plenty of tax dollars,&rdquo; said Rea S. Hederman Jr., executive director of the Economic Research Center and vice president of policy at The Buckeye Institute.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1975637\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1975637\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DeWine&#8217;s budget proposal prioritizes children and includes a tax credit for minimum-wage parents<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2398628,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mike-dewine-senate-pick.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[49775,4294,18819,4326,32076],"class_list":["post-2398627","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-budget-proposal","tag-children","tag-dewine","tag-policy","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mike-dewine-senate-pick.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2398627","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2398627"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2398627\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2398631,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2398627\/revisions\/2398631"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2398628"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2398627"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2398627"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2398627"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}