Capital budget to help Portage County universities, community-driven projects

On June 15, Gov. Mike DeWine signed Ohio’s 2027-2028 capital budget bill into law, awarding Portage County $32,007,287 for community projects and higher education institutions’ renovations, according to the budget.

Over 87% of that money will go to Kent State for building upkeep and other capital projects.

Overall, about $3.7 billion were awarded to projects and organizations across the state....

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