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.
Working for less: Too many jobs still pay too little, 2019
Every Ohioan who works full-time should be able to support themselves and their family without worrying about being able to afford the basics. Last year, six of Ohio’s 10 most common jobs paid so little that a typical full-time worker... 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: Build a better budget
Posted May 18, 2019
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House tax plan needs an overhaul
Posted May 15, 2019
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Policy Matters Ohio urges sentencing reform through a stronger Senate Bill 3
Posted May 13, 2019
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Skimpy higher education support holds Ohio back
Posted May 10, 2019
Blog
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I just called to say “I love you,” and you deserve a progressive policy agenda.
Posted 05/09/19 by Cynthia Connolly in Work & Wages
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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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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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