Posted on 12/20/24 by Kathryn Poe (they/them) in Health & Health Equity
Update: The Department of Medicaid extended the time for public comments on the new requirements until January 21st at 5pm. This article has been updated to reflect this change. The state of Ohio recently submitted a proposal to require people between the ages of 19 and 55 to prove they are employed in order to be eligible for Medicaid coverage. They call the proposal a “work requirement,” but that’s just another name for Medicaid cuts. It will kick an estimated 61,826 Ohioans off health insurance and add significant paperwork and other hurdles to a program that is already difficult to... read more
Posted on 11/27/24 by Tanisha Pruitt, PhD (she/her) in Education & Training
Education is a fundamental right and a cornerstone of a just and equitable society. In Ohio, as elsewhere, the quality of education profoundly impacts the opportunities available to students, shaping their futures and the broader... read more
Posted on 11/25/24 by Ben Stein (he/him)
The 136th General Assembly will begin legislating soon. Check back here regularly for a list of bills to watch. In the meantime, you can always call or email your state legislators to let them know... read more
Posted on 09/30/24 by Bailey Williams (he/him) in Revenue & Budget
Ohio families deserve a tax system that supports the public goods and services that all households need to thrive and where everyone pays their fair share based on their ability to contribute. Unfortunately, that is... read more
Posted on 09/27/24 by Tanisha Pruitt, PhD (she/her) in Democracy & Government
Hispanic and Latino Ohioans help shape the social and cultural fabric of their communities and contribute to economic development. The latest census data show that there are more than 16,000 Hispanic-owned businesses across the state.... read more
Posted on 09/12/24 by Elena Reim (she/her) in Education & Training
By Elena Reim, Upper Arlington HS Class of 2021 I attended Upper Arlington's public schools for 13 years beginning in kindergarten, following my older brother and leaving a trail of younger siblings, the last of whom... read more
Posted on 08/29/24 by Michael Shields (he/him) in Basic Needs + Unemployment Insurance
Everyone who works deserves the security of knowing that, if they lose their job through no fault of their own, they will have income to prevent a financial crisis while they get back on their... read more
Posted on 07/29/24 by Tanisha Pruitt, PhD (she/her) in Education & Training
All Ohioans, no matter what they look like or how much money they have, deserve to go as far as their dreams and abilities take them. Access to higher education improves economic security and contributes... read more
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