House Dems remain hopeful heading into budget conference committee

Ohio House Democratic Leader Emilia Strong Sykes (D-Akron) and state Rep. Jack Cera (D-Bellaire) today issued a joint statement as members of the state budget conference committee were announced. Cera, the lead Democrat on the House Finance Committee, will represent the caucus on the panel.

“The House Democratic Caucus is committed to working together on a final budget that invests in our future by prioritizing working people and families, growing our economy and restoring our promise as an opportunity state. We were pleased to see a number of the Senate changes, and remain hopeful that Democratic priorities will continue to shape the budget as we move forward.”