School is out, and thousands of Columbus kids and young adults face a long summer without access to pools and recreation centers.

BOTTOMLINE: Columbus’ city auditor says the city’s proposed half-percent tax increase won’t put the city back in the black.

JP Morgan Chase says it will bring at least 1,150 jobs to Central Ohio during the next three years.

The Marion County administrator says cuts are needed to avoid layoffs.

Columbus City Council announces a deal with JP Morgan Chase to bring 1,000 new jobs into Central Ohio by the end of the year.

UPDATE: Columbus city council members approve placing an income-tax increase on a special August ballot.

State officials project that Ohio will have a deficit of at least $600 million for the budget year that ends next month.

Delaware County officials are trying to figure out how to deal with a major budget shortfall.

There are more budget problems for the City of Columbus, officials announced Tuesday.

Commissioners in a Central Ohio county are paying close attention to their budget after they said several issues have contributed to a significant decrease in funds.

UPDATED: City officials reinstate 27 police recruits who were laid off as the result of ongoing budget cuts.

With a $13 million budget gap hovering at City Hall, Mayor Michael Coleman is being forced to make some tough decisions.

Mayor Mike Coleman and Columbus city council are meeting Wednesday afternoon to discuss proposals for balancing the city’s 2009 budget.

City officials announce the layoffs of 27 police recruits as part of ongoing budget cuts.

State budget problems still plague Ohio and some agencies will be forced to cut to keep the state out of the red.