Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Time: Noon – 1:00 p.m. ET
Location: Virtual
Contact: Jenny Hamilton, 216.566.5659, Jenny.Hamilton@ThompsonHine.com
A complimentary webinar presented by Hicks Partners, LLC, Project Management Consultants LLC and Thompson Hine LLP
Ohio's policy landscape is evolving rapidly as lawmakers finalize key budget decisions, prepare for the fall legislative session, and look ahead to a pivotal election cycle. Join us for an insightful discussion on the legislative, political, and economic development trends shaping Ohio's future. Our speakers will examine the policy priorities driving state government today, the races and ballot issues that could redefine the political landscape tomorrow, and the issues likely to dominate the agenda for Ohio's next governor and General Assembly.
Discussion Topics:
- Key takeaways from Ohio's FY 2027 operating budget and recent capital budget
- What to expect during the upcoming lame duck legislative session, including developments affecting Medicaid, data centers, and other major policy initiatives
- A political outlook on Ohio's most significant statewide races, including the governor's race, the U.S. Senate election, and other key contests
- An overview of statewide ballot issues and their potential impact
- Recent updates to Ohio’s major incentive programs, such as brownfield remediation grants, transformational mixed-use development (TMUD) tax credits, historic preservation tax credits, and opportunity zone tax credits
- Looking ahead: policy priorities facing the next governor and General Assembly, including:
- Income and property tax reform
- Higher education consolidation and operational efficiencies
- The future role of JobsOhio in the state's economic development strategy
- The future of the Ohio Department of Development programs
Presenters:
Brian Hicks, President & CEO, Hicks Partners
Kenneth S. Kalynchuk, Director and Principal, Project Management Consultants LLC