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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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State of Working Ohio 2024
By Hannah Halbert (she/her) and Bennett Lovejoy (he/him)
In 2023, Ohio experienced the largest annual increase in typical wages in decades. Unlike prior recoveries, the greatest percentage increases went to the lowest paid workers in the state. Unemployment hit record lows and remained consistently under 4%. Ohio... 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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Immigrants bolster Ohio economy
Posted December 02, 2024
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US contract with Intel rolls back promises made to Ohioans
Posted December 02, 2024
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Big raises for Ohio CEOs, small losses for typical employees
Posted November 26, 2024
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Posted November 22, 2024
Blog
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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
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Keep public money in public schools: End EdChoice vouchers
Posted 09/12/24 by Elena Reim (she/her) in Education & Training
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.
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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