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Conservative Group Identifies Cuts State Could Make To Save Billions

An illustration from the Piglet Book, a report issued in budget years highlighting where the Buckeye Institute thinks lawmakers could find savings.
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An illustration from the Piglet Book, a report issued in budget years highlighting where the Buckeye Institute thinks lawmakers could find savings.

A conservative think tank has put out a list of ways it thinks Gov. Mike DeWine is wasting $2.5 billion in . They're listed in the latest edition of what’s called .

The Buckeye Institute says there’s no reason for the state to set aside $224 million on , or to spend $20 million on and $3 million to promote .

The group’s Greg Lawson said the state should do only essential government functions, treat all businesses fairly and lower overall spending.

“We need to have smart, rational tax policy and we need to keep our budget on a true diet," Lawson said.

The Piglet Book also singles out $33 million for the and $2 million for the as unneeded state expenses.  It also recommends , such as credits for filmmakers, ethanol plants, grape producers and fractional jet owners.

Contact Karen at 614-578-6375 or at kkasler@statehousenews.org.
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