Posted on 11/06/23 by Kathryn Poe (they/them) in Health & Health Equity
This piece was originally published by Cleveland.com; it is reposted here with permission. The past few years have proven -- in case anyone was still in doubt -- that helping people get health care is an essential function of our government. By expanding access to Medicaid during the pandemic, the federal government saved lives. It did so in part by providing additional funding for states to maintain continuous coverage, rather than requiring people to prove their eligibility each year. Congress has allowed that policy to end, and states have begun dropping people from the coverage they have counted on for years. As a result,... read more
Posted on 10/06/23 by Kathryn Poe (they/them) in Health & Health Equity
This piece was originally published by Ohio Capital Journal; it is reposted here with permission. Arbitrary limits on age, income, and funding prevent many Ohioans from accessing health care when they need it most. I saw the... read more
Posted on 09/28/23 by Tanisha Pruitt, PhD (she/her) in Education & Training
The pandemic took a toll on Americans from all walks of life, especially schoolchildren and educators. Throughout the pandemic, parents, children and teachers navigated school closures, hybrid learning and constantly evolving safety protocols. Coming out... read more
Posted on 09/15/23 by Michael Shields (he/him) in Work & Wages
Michael Shields | Molly Bryden Yesterday at 11:59 p.m. United Auto Workers walked off the job at strategic plants at all Big Three auto makers, including Stellantis Toledo Assembly Complex in Ohio, joining the teachers currently... read more
Posted on 07/27/23 by Bree Easterling (they/them) in Justice Reform
In Circleville, Ohio on July 4, 2023, Jadarrius Rose was severely injured after a police officer loosed a K9 on him despite repeated warnings not to release the dog. Rose called 911 and told the... read more
Posted on 07/11/23 by Zach Schiller (he/him) in Economic Development
Requiring clawbacks is good policy, but protections don’t go far enough It’s a good thing Ohio has finally inked an agreement with Intel to ensure that the corporation lives up to its promises with its $20... read more
Posted on 06/22/23 by Zach Schiller (he/him) in Revenue & Budget
Sales tax provision will do more harm than good Conservative and progressive experts don’t agree too often about tax policy. But here’s one thing they do agree on: Sales tax holidays are a bad idea. Both... read more
Posted on 06/19/23 by Tanisha Pruitt, PhD (she/her) in Health & Health Equity
This piece was corrected on June 20, 2023. The Senate budget leaves in place a provision that would increase pay for care workers. Tanisha Pruitt, PhD | Bree Easterling Juneteenth, often celebrated on June 19th, commemorates... read more
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