Ohio lawmakers repeal Strongsville-Brunswick interchange mandate

Ohio lawmakers have approved a transportation budget exceeding $11 billion. The budget includes provisions to repeal a requirement for a new highway interchange between Strongsville and Brunswick. House Bill 54 received strong support in both the House and Senate. In addition to transportation funding, the bill introduces several other measures. It requires Ohio residents to show proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. It also revokes a $3.5 million grant for a downtown Cleveland project linked to arrested developer Bobby George. Additionally, the budget prohibits counties and townships from using traffic cameras. It also relaxes a rail safety regulation implemented after the East Palestine train derailment in 2023.