Gov Mike #DeWine, Lt. Gov. Husted say they back a constitutional amendment to keep #SCOTUS at nine justices. Spox for Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley, who announced an #ohgov bid yesterday, called the move "political grandstanding." #Ohio (JessieBalmert)

House finance will recess before accepting the omnibus amendment to the state budget. Chairman Oelslager anticipates reconvening at 1:30 p.m. The plan is to accept the amendment and pass the budget out of committee today, setting it up for a floor vote as soon as tomorrow. #Ohio (JessieBalmert)