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Commerce pitches technology upgrades, expanded cannabis oversight and stronger unclaimed‑funds collection
Summary
Director Sherry Maxfield outlined the Department of Commerce’s self‑funded budget request covering nine divisions, described technology modernization plans, support for volunteer fire service, expansion of cannabis licensing and a recent spike in unclaimed funds collection.
Sherry (Cheryl/Sherry) Maxfield, director of the Ohio Department of Commerce, presented the department’s budget request and highlighted priorities including technology modernization, support for first responders, expanded cannabis oversight and improvements to the Division of Unclaimed Funds.
Maxfield said Commerce is a non‑GRF agency and submitted a budget that would provide $317 million and $321 million in appropriation authority for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, respectively. She said the department's nine divisions include financial institutions, industrial compliance, liquor control,…
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