President Carter’s Statement on the State Budget

On behalf of The Ohio State University, I want to thank Governor DeWine, Speaker Huffman, President McColley and members of the General Assembly for the important investments in higher education included in the state budget. A competitive, affordable Ohio State is a crucial driver of well-being and economic growth across our state, and we are grateful for our elected leaders’ partnership in ensuring a strong flagship university for future generations.

In particular, the strategic investments and policy initiatives in this budget – including support for veterinary medicine, civic education agriculture and student scholarships – will position Ohio State to continue to build a talented workforce, conduct life-saving research, and deliver health care services that benefit people in every corner of the state. We appreciate the thoughtful work that went into this process and the recognition of the importance of our land-grant mission.

We look forward to partnering with our state’s leaders to continue to improve the lives of all Ohioans.