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Ohio State Spending: Where Are the Major Reduction Proposals?

Ohio spending-reduction proposals span programs, operations and government-management tools—not one single budget category.

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The graphic groups proposals cataloged in WP007 into program spending, government operations and governance or budgeting mechanisms without endorsing any proposal.

Key Takeaway

A list of proposed reductions is a map of options, not a conclusion about which savings are achievable or desirable.

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September 20, 2026

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Ohio Common Ground Research Center

Options Identified for Reducing Ohio State Government Spending

July 27, 2026
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