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New census data show Ohioans still need a robust federal recovery package

Posted on 09/28/21 by Tanisha Pruitt in Basic Needs + Unemployment Insurance

The COVID-19 pandemic recession proved that government can be the most effective tool in making sure all people are cared for, no matter their race or what’s in their bank account. With the economic loss and hardship of COVID-19 and its new variants far from over, many Ohioans — particularly those of color and those with low incomes — are still struggling to make ends meet. New data from the U.S. Census Bureau confirm that the need for strong public investments to increase shared prosperity, protect families and reduce racial and economic inequalities remains as critical today as it was... read more