A Fair
Economy
Good jobs, worker rights, smart training, and opportunity for all.
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.
Investing in Ohio and Ohioans
By Wendy Patton
INTRODUCTION When Ohioans come together, we can accomplish great things. Together we created a world class system of public universities and built some of the best state parks in the nation. It’s time to return to what made us great and... read more
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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Census citizenship question could cost Ohio
Posted March 20, 2019
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Ohio should invest in public infrastructure to build a strong economy
Posted March 19, 2019
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New Medicaid restrictions threaten health care for 315,000 Ohioans
Posted March 15, 2019
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Welcome investment, more is needed
Posted March 15, 2019
Blog
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Governor DeWine says it’s time to invest in Ohio’s children. Will he deliver on that promise?
Posted 03/14/19 by Victoria Jackson in Education & Training
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Posted 03/05/19 by Hannah Halbert in Work & Wages
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Reflection: Staughton Lynd on Youngstown's steel mill closings
Posted 02/26/19 by Zach Schiller in Work & Wages
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Ohio’s Art Modell Law needs an expansion
Posted 01/24/19 by Zach Schiller in Work & Wages
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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.
Pathways
Out of Poverty
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.
Your support makes a difference.
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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