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Columbus State Pauses Levy Push | Columbus News
Columbus State Community College is pausing its push for a property tax levy to fund free tuition for Franklin County high school grads, with President David Harrison emphasizing a “partner-first” approach and calling for community collaboration. The proposed 10-year, 1.9-mill levy—aimed at raising $95 million annually—was scrapped after careful review, potentially impacting the Columbus Promise scholarship program, which currently relies on city and private funding through 2027. While funds exist for next year’s recipients, Harrison urges elected officials to find a sustainable solution…
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