Скачать или смотреть Ohio Senate Unveils Bold 2025-26 Budget | Tax Cuts, Property Tax Reform & Browns Stadium Plan

Watch the Ohio Senate Republican Caucus present their balanced and forward-looking budget plan for 2025-26. This budget delivers significant income tax relief by implementing a flat tax, provides meaningful property tax reform to protect Ohio homeowners, and includes historic investments in public education and economic development.

Key highlights include:

Phasing in a 2.75% flat income tax by 2026

Expanded homestead exemption and property tax transparency

Record $633 million increase in K-12 education funding with performance-based supplements

Investments in housing, rural development, and sports & cultural facilities

Strategies to contain Medicaid spending growth

Innovative funding for the Browns stadium project using unclaimed funds

Explore the full details in this comprehensive press conference with Senate leaders. Stay informed on how Ohio is building a stronger economic future.

00:00 - Introduction & Tax Relief Overview
00:32 - Flat Income Tax Plan Goals
00:52 - Property Tax Relief & Inflation Issues
01:48 - Expanding Homestead Exemption
02:10 - Historic Increase in Education Funding
03:01 - Performance-Based Education Supplements
03:53 - Fair School Funding Plan & Carryover Cap
04:49 - Housing Crisis Investments & Economic Development
06:41 - Sports & Cultural Facilities Funding Plan
07:03 - Containing Spending & Medicaid Growth
08:30 - Tax Expenditures Review & Revenue Increase
09:01 - Bill Size & Senate Finance Committee
10:13 - Ohio Income Tax History & Flat Tax Implementation
11:06 - Education Funding Details & Formula Implementation
12:23 - Postsecondary Education & Workforce Development
13:14 - SSI Funding & Merit Scholarship Changes
14:23 - Property Tax Transparency & Carryover Issues
15:49 - Economic Development & Housing Programs
17:03 - Medicaid Spending & State Services
17:57 - Supporting Vulnerable Populations
18:22 - Browns Stadium Project Overview
20:57 - Browns Project Financial Plan & Funding Source
22:54 - Use of Unclaimed Funds for Stadium & Future Projects
24:56 - Economic Development Focus Beyond Sports
25:38 - Questions: H2Ohio Funding & Agriculture Department
27:18 - School District Carryover Cap Rationale
29:25 - Spillover Capital Fund & Property Tax Relief Impact
30:35 - Charter Schools & Vouchers Exclusion
31:19 - Homestead Exemption Expansion
31:55 - Medicaid Spending Efficiencies & Cuts
33:20 - Medicaid Expansion Population & Work Incentives
34:57 - School Funding Cuts Analysis
36:15 - Education Community Feedback & Performance Funding
37:41 - Childcare Funding & Ohio Elections Commission Changes
39:13 - Gambling & iGaming Expansion Status
39:48 - Using Unclaimed Funds Debate & Safeguards
41:21 - Ten-Year Claim Period for Unclaimed Funds
42:40 - Legal Concept of “Achievement” in Property Funds
44:15 - Political Considerations on Income Tax Cuts
45:05 - Economic Impact of Tax Cuts in Ohio
46:11 - Marijuana Tax Distribution to Host Communities
47:12 - Income Tax Cut Impact on Different Income Groups
48:39 - Medicaid Expansion Repeal & Budget Triggers
49:47 - Senate Bill One Compliance Funding
50:39 - Cuyahoga County Tax Ballot & Revenue Sharing