Nearly half of Republicans in the Ohio House have formed a cost-cutting group called the DOGE caucus, inspired by Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency. Led by freshman Rep. Tex Fischer, the caucus aims to focus on core functions such as education, public safety, and infrastructure, while questioning the need for state involvement in areas like economic development. Fischer believes that wasteful spending is a bipartisan issue and wants to ensure that government is spending taxpayer money wisely.
The 25-member group has been meeting virtually to propose amendments to Gov. Mike DeWine’s two-year state budget. However, the DOGE caucus is an informal group and not a House committee with scheduled public meetings. Despite limitations, the group aims to bring like-minded individuals together to discuss government efficiency.
House Speaker Matt Huffman hopes to pass the budget in the chamber by Easter break, with the Senate and DeWine’s approval to follow. This budget marks DeWine’s final one as he prepares to leave office next year. The DOGE caucus’s efforts reflect a growing trend among Republicans to streamline government operations and prioritize essential services while reducing unnecessary spending. Their goal is to ensure that taxpayer dollars are used effectively and that government remains focused on key functions that benefit the people of Ohio.
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