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Gov. Strickland says economy tough on schools plan

By Associated Press

COLUMBUS: Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland said the economy could make it difficult to provide an overall increase in funding for schools under his upcoming education plan.

Strickland also said it's likely his plan will be part of the two-year budget he'll present to lawmakers early next year as opposed to a separate piece of legislation.

Strickland said his plan will include classroom changes and a fix of the state's current school-funding system.

He said he'll take the proposal to the ballot if lawmakers don't approve it.

Strickland said he's hoping his long-awaited proposal will provide a net increase in money for schools but said the current economy will make that hard.

The Ohio Supreme Court has found the state's school-funding system unconstitutional four times.


Information from the Columbus Dispatch, http://www.dispatch.com.

COLUMBUS: Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland said the economy could make it difficult to provide an overall increase in funding for schools under his upcoming education plan.

Strickland also said it's likely his plan will be part of the two-year budget he'll present to lawmakers early next year as opposed to a separate piece of legislation.

Strickland said his plan will include classroom changes and a fix of the state's current school-funding system.

He said he'll take the proposal to the ballot if lawmakers don't approve it.

Strickland said he's hoping his long-awaited proposal will provide a net increase in money for schools but said the current economy will make that hard.

The Ohio Supreme Court has found the state's school-funding system unconstitutional four times.


Information from the Columbus Dispatch, http://www.dispatch.com.



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OldManGrump
Tallmadge, OH

Posted 09:02 AM, 11/21/2008

I don't know what he's planning, but it better include a big reduction in property taxes used for schools. It's not right or fair for property owners to foot the majority of the school bills. Your seeing it in every election, as levy after levy goes down to defeat. Tallmadge & Stow being great examples of cities where property taxes are too high now and people can't afford to pay anymore. The recession/depression economy sure doesn't help the school funding situation.


real voice of reason

Posted 09:26 AM, 11/21/2008

It's all part of sharing the wealth moron. Pay those taxes and shut up. Just wait till you get too pay for evryones healthcare. Simpletons always crack me up.


real voice of reason

Posted 09:27 AM, 11/21/2008

A little FYI. Taxing satellite tv users was also ruled unconstitutional and Strickland refuses to stop charging it.


crystal
fairmont, NC

Posted 10:05 AM, 11/21/2008

I am a teacher in North Carolina, who looks religiously for a job in my hometown of Akron. I hope they do something positive that will able people who WANT to live there, to move back!

P.S.Grumpy old man......We already pay for 80 percent of americans to sit at home and do nothing. The only thing different is we will be paying for those who actually work to have insurance. I would rather pay for hard working people to have insurance. At least they work! Lets talk about stop paying for those who sit at home and do NOTHING! Lazy bums!


Not Brainwashed by the Media
Ravenna, OH

Posted 11:40 AM, 11/21/2008

A democrat lower taxes? Are you kidding me. He wants to tax your groceries. His nomination of Hillary showed his true character. Don't worry everyone. When Obamination is sworn in in 1/20/09, he is going to spread the wealth. His trickle-up economics will proved plenty of money to the state.
















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