The Ohio House on Wednesday passed its two-year, $61 billion state budget plan on Wednesday, sending the sprawling bill to the Senate.

School officials say the extra cash can help them navigate economic downturns. Credit rating agencies also look at reserves to determine a district's bond rating, and 25% is considered the bare minimum, Worthington Schools Treasurer TJ Cusick told a House committee.

Ohio House members passed the two-year state operating budget on Wednesday, sending what has become a controversial spending bill to the Ohio Senate for consideration. “It does not go far enough, and we think there’s still a lot of reckless cuts and unnecessary cuts in this budget,