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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.
Tax breaks to tighten, trim or trash
By Wendy Patton
By Wendy Patton and Zach Schiller Tax breaks lower tax liability for a person, business or other entity. They represent revenue forgone, taxpayer dollars the state could take in but has decided not to. The State of Ohio has 134... 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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Saturday stats: scrap the cap, fund the refund
Posted April 20, 2019
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State appropriation limit mires budget in recessionary conditions
Posted April 18, 2019
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Coalition calls for refundable state EITC
Posted April 15, 2019
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Policy Matters statement: “proud to pay on tax day”
Posted April 11, 2019
Blog
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Climate change, heatwaves and children’s health
Posted 04/22/19 by Ben Stein in Local Sustainability
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Ohio: Leading but underachieving on civil rights enforcement
Posted 04/08/19 by Intern Writer in Revenue & Budget
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Fact or fake? April Fools' Day policy quiz
Posted 04/01/19 by Caitlin Johnson in Revenue & Budget
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Working families need affordable, accessible child care
Posted 03/26/19 by Will Petrik in Revenue & Budget
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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.
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