Democrats in the Ohio Senate want to redirect millions of dollars from a proposed income tax cut to education. The proposal is among roughly 200 amendments they offered to the state's $61.5 billion, two-year budget. Senator Nina Turner of Cleveland says her amendment would eliminate a proposed 7 percent income tax cut for Ohioans making more than $106,150. She says that would free up $508 million for an investment fund to provide extra dollars for schools to use in the classroom and for transportation. Republicans overwhelming control the Senate, and any changes would need their support. The Senate version of the budget bill is expected to be released next week, with additional hearings planned on the changes
Mike Foley joined WCBE in February 2000, coming from WUFT in Gainesville, Florida. Foley has worked in various roles, from producing news and feature stories to engineering Live From Studio A sessions. A series of music features Foley started in 2018 called Music Journeys has grown into a podcast and radio show. He also assists in developing other programs in WCBE's Podcast Experience. Foley hosts The Morning Mix, a weekday music show featuring emerging and established musicians, our Columbus-area and Ohio-based talent, and additional artists that inspire him.