Posted on 08/05/15 in Revenue & Budget
The upcoming Ohio sales tax holiday might seem like a good opportunity to stock up on clothing or school supplies: from August 7 to 9, purchases of clothing priced $75 or less and school supplies and instructional materials priced $20 or less will be tax-free. Some of the distinctions between what is and isn’t covered under the holiday, though, are strange. A belt is tax-free during the holiday, but a belt buckle is not. You can buy an athletic uniform tax-free during the holiday, but not sports equipment like cleated shoes or gloves. If you want to get an early... read more
Posted on 07/10/15 in Work & Wages
No woman should ever have to choose between her job and her pregnancy. But that’s the choice some expectant mothers in Ohio are facing right now. As a working mom of two young girls, I know... read more
Posted on 07/06/15
A proven leader in business and non-profit sector will help guide policy institute. During a career in banking and finance, Doug Wang was something of an anomaly in terms of his politics. Unlike many conservatives in... read more
Posted on 07/01/15 in Revenue & Budget
The two-year budget that Gov. Kasich signed into law yesterday takes crucial state resources and transfers them to affluent Ohioans, instead of using them to invest in the state and our people. Close to $2 billion... read more
Posted on 06/29/15
Connolly brings social justice and fundraising experience to new role. Contact: Amy Hanauer, 216.361-9801 Policy Matters Ohio has named Cynthia Connolly, an experienced fundraiser with solid understanding of public policy, as the organization’s new resource development manager. Cynthia... read more
Posted on 06/23/15 in Transit
What do millennials want in a city? According to a City Lab report, there are a few key things: Good schools and parks, walkability and multiple transportation options. With universities like Case Western Reserve and Cleveland... read more
Posted on 06/18/15 in Work & Wages
The wait for a federal increase in the salary level that would require employers to pay overtime appears to be coming to an end. The change would be good news for millions of workers who are... read more
Posted on 04/17/15 in Work & Wages
The Center for Community Solutions has released a new series of county profiles that show an increase in poverty, food pantry use and Medicaid enrollment despite a strengthening economy. Ohio has been steadily increasing the number... read more
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