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State budget proposals would reshape several county programs, lawmakers tell Mahoning County Commission
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State lawmakers briefed the Mahoning County Commission on the House budget proposal and highlighted changes that would affect libraries, human services, lead abatement funding, property-tax rules and other county programs.
State legislators told the Mahoning County Commission on Thursday that the state House operating budget contains several provisions that could materially change county services and local funding streams.
Representative Fisher and Representative McDonough and Senator Patronum reviewed items in the House version of the budget and urged county officials to weigh in while the bill moves through the Senate. They said the bill has already changed from the governor’s proposal and that more changes are expected before the June 30 constitutional deadline.
The legislators flagged several items that could affect county programs and revenues. Among the changes they cited: a new child-care tax credit and a cost-sharing child-care model that would set eligibility up to 400% of the federal poverty level; grants and programs to expand childcare provider capacity; additional early-intervention funding…
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