Curtis Reynolds
Coverage of Curtis Reynolds in the Nexus archive.
- Ohio governor candidate suggested consolidating universities. Economists think it’s a bad idea.
Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican nominee for Ohio governor, proposed consolidating public universities to improve affordability, but economists argue it would reduce graduates and economic output. Ramaswamy has since softened his stance amid criticism.
- Ohio economists split on Medicaid fraud-prevention proposals
Ohio economists are divided on the effectiveness of Senate Bill 315, which aims to reduce Medicaid fraud through measures like payment suspensions, enhanced penalties, and electronic verification. Some economists believe the reforms could yield fiscal savings, while others argue the administrative costs may outweigh benefits. The bill, awaiting Governor Mike DeWine’s signature, also sparks debate over potential impacts on access for vulnerable populations.