Cirino Appointed Senate Finance Committee Chair

COLUMBUS - State Senator Jerry C. Cirino (R-Kirtland) has been appointed as the Chair of the Senate Finance Committee, which formulates our state's main operating budget, capital budget, and other budgets and appropriations.

"I am truly honored to chair this essential committee to keep Ohio moving forward," Cirino said. "It is imperative we are good stewards of your taxpayer dollars and make sure those funds are properly utilized. I look forward to working with my colleagues to accomplish our goals for our state's continued prosperity and progress."

Senator Cirino was also appointed to the following committees:

• Higher Education, Vice Chair
• Energy
• Housing
• Rules and Reference
• Controlling Board

Learn more about the Senate's committee process here, and watch committees in the Ohio General Assembly on the Ohio Channel.