Democratic gubernatorial nominee Ed FitzGerald, Ohio House of Representatives Democratic Leader Tracy Maxwell Heard, and Ohio Senate Democratic Leader Joe Schiavoni released the following statement on today’s signing of the Mid-Biennium Budget Review:

“This budget is a clear statement of Governor Kasich’s and Statehouse Republicans’ misplaced priorities. It is unforgivable that this budget does nothing to stop the increase in property taxes and other local levies. In fact, this new budget continues Governor Kasich’s trend of cutting funds for local communities and education to create income tax cuts for the top one precent. Until our state government stops underfunding our police, firefighters, and public schools, taxes will continue to rise on Ohioans who can afford them the least, while Governor Kasich’s wealthy friends do better than ever.”