Justin Pizzulli

A bipartisan bill proposing increased oversight for JobsOhio, Ohio's economic development agency, received its first hearing. The measure aims to subject JobsOhio to standard state audits and annual legislative testimony, addressing concerns about its lack of transparency as a private entity not covered by state sunshine laws.

Ohio lawmakers introduced legislation to increase transparency in the EdChoice voucher program, which provides taxpayer funds to private schools. The proposed bill would mandate audits, academic reporting, and background checks, but Republican leadership is unlikely to enforce stricter oversight. Public schools face underfunding while EdChoice received $2.5 billion in the last budget.