For the last two weeks, Republican legislators have been in a game of budgetary chicken with Ohio Governor Strickland. Now, finally, the Buckeye state has its budget. Slots are in at the racetracks, the state higher education tuition freeze is out. Big losers include mental health services, nursing homes and state employees. Wednesday morning at 9, we'll hear about who won, who lost, and where 51 billion of taxpayer dollars are headed.Karen Kasler, Ohio Statehouse News Bureau Chief
Representative Armond Budish (D-Beachwood), Speaker of the House
Representative Ron Amstutz (R-Wooster), Ranking Minority Member of the Finance and Appropriations Committee
Keith Gisser, Publicity Director, Northfield Park
William Denihan, CEO, Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health Services Board of Cuyahoga County
Felton Thomas, Director, Cleveland Public Library
The Buckeye Budget
