Posted on 04/06/17 in Consumer Protection + Asset Building
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is one of the most important government agencies that most people don’t know about. Originally the brainchild of Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, the CFPB acts as the enforcement arm of the Dodd-Frank Act. It has worked feverishly to protect consumers since its establishment in 2011. The CFPB has been extremely successful. In 2016, it levied a $100 million fine against banking giant Wells-Fargo for taking advantage of its customers. The bureau secured at least $2.5 million in refunds to the bank’s wronged consumers. During its short existence, the CFPB has succeeded in returning nearly... read more
Posted on 04/05/17 in Smart Transportation
Ohioans need to be able to get to work and school. Public transportation is a huge part of how they do. Because of that, public transit plays a crucial role in Ohio’s economy. Unfortunately, our... read more
Posted on 03/02/17
1 in 14 Ohio physicians are from Muslim-majority nations Protests against the travel ban at the John Glenn International Airport in Columbus. For more than 200 years, talented people from around the world have come to Ohio... read more
Posted on 02/21/17
Digestible budget analysis and recommendations for reporters, policymakers and activists Policy Matters Ohio has a vision for a state budget that invests in our children, our infrastructure and our workforce. Strong public services lay the foundation... read more
Posted on 02/15/17
US Department of Labor oversight needed to protect Ohio workers Contact Hannah Halbert 614.397.6080 Download press statement Policy Matters Ohio joined with community advocates and workers to oppose the nomination of CKE Restaurants CEO Andrew Puzder as Secretary of... read more
Posted on 01/18/17
Ohio schools slip in national rankings as disparity between rich and poor districts grows Ohio’s education system will continue to falter unless we narrow the widening achievement gap between rich and poor districts. The question is:... read more
Posted on 01/06/17 in Work & Wages
Caught between work and childcare, families with kids under 5 more likely to be poor [image:1] Photo from Bureau of Labor Statistics Expectant parents working in Washington DC had an extra reason to celebrate last month. The City... read more
Posted on 12/12/16
Nearly 1 million Ohioans could lose their healthcare if the Affordable Care Act is repealed The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has made a huge difference in the lives of millions of Americans. Some of the... read more
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