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State of Working Ohio 2023
By Michael Shields (he/him) and Jazmine Amoako (she/her) | Bryce Springfield (he/him)
After decades in which corporations held wages nearly flat and captured most of the economic gains made possible by Ohio’s working people, the labor market is tilting in favor of workers. 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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Posted September 16, 2023
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New census data show economic security in Ohio depends on better public policy
Posted September 14, 2023
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Posted September 02, 2023
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New rule for child care could lower costs for families and stabilize providers
Posted August 24, 2023
Blog
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Posted 09/15/23 by Michael Shields (he/him) in Work & Wages
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Ending excessive force: A call for real change following the attack of Jadarrius Rose
Posted 07/27/23 by Bree Easterling (they/them) in Justice Reform
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Holes in Ohio’s agreement with Intel
Posted 07/11/23 by Zach Schiller (he/him) in Economic Development
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Don’t believe the “holiday” hype
Posted 06/22/23 by Zach Schiller (he/him) in Revenue & Budget
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Ohio
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Communities
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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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