Tax breaks for billionaires, gutting public schools, raising cost of healthcare for thousands of Ohioans

Columbus, Ohio — Governor Mike DeWine signed the Republican “Billionaires First” budget into law. Instead of helping Ohio families this budget only helps wealthy Ohioans. Governor DeWine’s refusal to use his veto power for good only further cements his legacy as one of the weakest governors in our state’s history. Republicans will own this disastrous budget and the harm it causes to Ohioans in 2026.

After donating $120,000 to prominent state house Republicans, the billionaire owners of the Cleveland Browns got something in return: millions of dollars for a new stadium funded by Ohio taxpayers. When Republicans in the statehouse realized directly charging voters for a new stadium was extremely unpopular, they jumped through hoops to make sure the Haslam’s still got their money’s worth.

Republicans didn’t stop there. They also gave a tax cut to even more wealthy Ohioans while leaving working families out. They gutted public education, ripped away healthcare from as many as 700,000 people, and more. Meanwhile, billionaires got their tax cuts and a football stadium.

“Republicans just made Vivek Ramaswamy even richer. Instead of supporting Ohio families, the Republican legislature passed a budget that only helps their billionaire friends and special interests,” said Ohio Democratic Party Chair Kathleen Clyde. “Ohioans deserve better, and Republicans will have to answer for this disastrous budget in the next election cycle.”

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