Ohio lawmakers finalize $190 billion budget, including universal school vouchers and tax breaks

Ohio lawmakers have reached a $190 billion budget agreement that includes a massive expansion of the state's private school voucher program, $3 billion in tax cuts, and a requirement for parental consent for children under 16 to have social media accounts. The budget also includes increased funding for K-12 education, with a higher per-student base cost and a mandate for teacher salaries to exceed $40,000. Controversial provisions, such as an overhaul of higher education institutions and limiting work-from-home for state employees, did not make the final cut. The budget is now awaiting review by Governor Mike DeWine.