02/03/2025

DeWine Introduces Biennial Executive Budget Proposal

He said the goal of the budget is to invest in Ohio's people

Today, Governor Mike DeWine and Office of Budget Management (OBM) Director Kim Murnieks introduced the 2026-2027 executive budget and outlined the priorities of the DeWine Administration’s proposal.

"Our executive budget is all about investing in Ohio’s greatest asset, our people," said DeWine. "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's strong economic growth continues for years to come."

"Governor DeWine’s budget is conservatively forecast, balanced, and carefully constructed to provide lasting returns for long-term prosperity," said Murnieks. "Ohio's economy is well positioned to continue growing as we head into the next biennium. This budget prioritizes children, our workforce, communities and our economy, while also continuing to make state government more efficient, responsive and cost-effective."

The 2026-2027 executive budget includes investments to:

• Provide opportunities for parents to take part in Ohio’s workforce through a refundable child tax credit.
• Make quality childcare more accessible and affordable for Ohio families. 
• Promote access to children’s physical and mental health including literacy, vision care and other programs.
• Encourage talented Ohioans to keep their talents in Ohio as they forge careers in the most in-demand job industries.
• Support Ohio’s law enforcement agencies with investments in more efficient and reliable emergency services and accessible, affordable training.
• Protect and improve water quality throughout Ohio.

Please select this link to learn more about the budget as it was proposed.