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History agencies seek higher operating dollars for historic sites, UNESCO stewardship and outreach
Summary
The Ohio History Connection and related commissions requested the Senate support governor-proposed increases for historic site operations, UNESCO World Heritage site stewardship and outreach, and the America250 commission sought funding for statewide programming in FY26 with targeted grants and events.
Officials representing Ohio's history and cultural agencies asked the Senate Higher Education Committee to restore or increase operating line items in the biennial budget to support site maintenance, outreach, and a slate of statewide programming tied to the U.S. semiquincentennial.
Megan Wood, executive director and CEO of the Ohio History Connection, said the agency manages 58 historic sites,…
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