ACTION ALERT!
A Conference Committee of state representatives and senators continue to hammer out the final details of the state budget, which expired on June 30 but was extended through July 17 to figure out a budget deal. This includes the future of a subsidy that helps fund future free college for union members through Eastern Gateway Community College.
At present, an amendment to Ohio’s state budget could decrease state funding for Eastern Gateway beginning July 1. While the college core program will remain for OCSEA members no matter what, the state subsidy was an important way for Eastern Gateway to grow and to add additional programs and services.
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Act now, before it's too late ! Support a robust FREE COLLEGE program! Join us in asking the Conference Committee to maintain the union free college subsidy and keep Eastern Gateway growing into the future. Please note: Even if you've already contacted your own legislator about this issue, we are urging you to contact the Conference Committee members NOW, before they meet, to urge them to maintain the union free college subsidy.
Conference Committee Members:
Rep. Scott Oelslager (R-Dist. 48)
Rep. Jim Butler (R-Dist. 41)
Rep. Jack Cera (D-Dist. 96)
Sen. Matt Dolan (R-Dist. 24)
Sen. Dave Burke (R-Dist. 26)
Sen. Sean O’Brien (D-Dist. 32)
And, as always, thank you for supporting OCSEA’s partnership with Eastern Gateway Community College!