A Fair
Economy
Good jobs, worker rights, smart training, and opportunity for all.
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A budget for everyone
By Wendy Patton
Introduction Ohio does best when we all come together to do our part. We have paid our taxes, and our collective public resources have built world-class colleges and universities, a top-notch state parks system and some of the nation’s best... 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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Make the unemployment comp system more accessible
Posted February 25, 2021
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Policy Matters opposes barriers to basic supports, arbitrary cuts to regulations
Posted February 24, 2021
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Posted February 20, 2021
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Black Ohioans pay higher share of income in state taxes than white Ohioans
Posted February 11, 2021
Blog
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Let’s help Ohioans navigate their education debt
Posted 03/02/21 by Piet van Lier in Education & Training
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Posted 02/24/21 by Will Petrik in Basic Needs + Unemployment Insurance
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We have the power to make sure all kinship families thrive
Posted 02/18/21 by Guest Writer in Revenue & Budget
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Let's use health notes to roll back structural racism
Posted 02/10/21 by Amanda Woodrum in Health & Health Equity
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.
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