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Economy
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Policy Matters Ohio, a non-profit policy research institute, creates a more vibrant, equitable, sustainable and inclusive Ohio through research, strategic communications, coalition building and policy advocacy.
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A novel option for childcare improvements: federal climate funding
By Molly Bryden (she/her) and Ali Smith (she/her)
Understanding the intersection of climate and economic contexts can help policymakers address Ohio's childcare crisis while mitigating the harm of climate change. read more
How the budget can bring out the best in Ohio
By Kathryn Poe (they/them) and Molly Bryden | Bree Easterling | Hannah Halbert Tanisha Pruitt, PhD | Michael Shields | Ali Smith | Piet van Lier
Research & Policy
Our analysis is evidence-based. Our research is data-driven. Our values inform policies that work for everyone.
News
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Posted January 11, 2025
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Pay Stub Protection Act a win for working people
Posted January 08, 2025
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Ohio will punish fewer people for having too little money
Posted January 08, 2025
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Tax breaks for data centers have huge costs for Ohio
Posted January 07, 2025
Blog
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Ohio is preparing to strip Medicaid from more than 60,000 people. Here’s what you should know.
Posted 12/20/24 by Kathryn Poe (they/them) in Health & Health Equity
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The moral case for funding K-12 education
Posted 11/27/24 by Tanisha Pruitt, PhD (she/her) in Education & Training
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The moral case for progressive tax policy
Posted 09/30/24 by Bailey Williams (he/him) in Revenue & Budget
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Doing the Work: Ohio Latino Affairs Commission
Posted 09/27/24 by Tanisha Pruitt, PhD (she/her) in Democracy & Government
Our work falls into four major and related buckets:
A Fair
A Quality
Ohio
Adequate and fair taxes to support the schools, neighborhoods, communities, and infrastructure we all need.
Sustainable
Communities
Investments in transit, renewable energy, conservation and other smart solutions that create jobs and support communities.
Shared Prosperity,
Thriving Ohioans
Reasonable regulations to help families earn and save, build assets, and create a better future for themselves and their children.
Our Impact
Since 2000, Policy Matters has helped make Ohio a better place to live, work and raise a family. We’ve accomplished a lot, and we’ve got plenty more to do.
714K
Ohioans with ongoing access to healthcare due to retention of Medicaid expansion.
277K
of Ohio’s lowest-wage workers get a raise each year because the minimum wage increases with inflation.
+$1.5B
spending on Ohio public schools.
1,000+
working families will continue receiving Federal Earned Income Tax Credits.
714K
Ohioans with ongoing access to healthcare due to retention of Medicaid expansion.
+$1.5B
spending on Ohio public schools.
1,000+
working families will continue receiving Federal Earned Income Tax Credits.
277K
of Ohio’s lowest-wage workers get a raise each year because the minimum wage increases with inflation.
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We're ready for the fight of our lives, and we couldn't do it without you. Together let's build an Ohio that works for everyone, not just the 1%.
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