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 billion investment in two semiconductor fabrication plants in New Albany. But that agreement, signed in late June covering $600 million in public funding, includes serious flaws. It doesn’t cover a significant share of the state’s spending contribution; it extends for years the window for the company to make good on its plans; and it leaves out important protections. Most importantly, the agreement doesn’t cover about $400... read more
Posted on 11/26/19 by Kalitha Williams in Economic Development
Last month, I served as a panelist for a local public affairs television program. I was invited to talk about “Race in the Heartland,” a report our organization co-released with Economic Policy Institute, COWS of... read more
Posted on 04/24/17 by Zach Schiller (he/him) in Economic Development
But its financial report sets an unfortunate precedent It’s a footnote on page 113 of a Columbus city financial report that most people will never see. But it signals a new era in government transparency... read more
Posted on 03/16/17 by Wendy Patton in Economic Development
Initial analysis shows local governments, the Great Lakes, seniors and children at risk President Trump’s budget plan contains many policy changes which will affect our public services and our daily lives across Ohio. For one thing,... read more
Posted on 02/24/16 in Economic Development
State and local investment in transportation, public buildings, water treatment systems, and other forms of vital infrastructure has fallen to a 30-year low. Reversing this decline is key to creating good jobs and promoting full... read more
Posted on 08/31/15 in Economic Development
National media has quickly caught on to what we know too well in Northeast Ohio: Many people here have been left out of our region’s nascent recovery. As Cleveland and Northeast Ohio take center stage... read more
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