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State of Working Ohio 2021
Michael Shields and Vivian Jacobs Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority INTRODUCTION More than a year into the health and economic crisis caused by COVID-19, it is now possible to describe how the pandemic has reshaped the lives of Ohioans to date,... 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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New census data shows poverty up, incomes down in 2020, government aid helped
Posted September 14, 2021
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“State of Working Ohio” documents COVID’s uneven impact on working Ohioans
Posted September 06, 2021
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Saturday Stats: Solidarity Saturday
Posted September 04, 2021
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State budget diverts more than $9 billion a year to special-interest tax giveaways
Posted August 25, 2021
Blog
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The Fair School Funding Plan: An end to Ohio’s K-12 Hunger Games?
Posted 09/16/21 by Tanisha Pruitt in Revenue & Budget
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Posted 09/02/21 by Michael Shields in Work & Wages
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In-home aides offer solution to child care problem
Posted 08/26/21 by Intern Writer in Basic Needs + Unemployment Insurance
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Federal funding continues to be a lifeline
Posted 08/13/21 by Wendy Patton 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.
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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