Posted on 12/21/17 by Daniel Ortiz in Revenue & Budget
The clock is ticking for Congress to pass the Dream Act, which would protect immigrants brought to the United States as children. If they don’t act, Ohio’s economy could be harmed as thousands of young immigrants are forced off the books and into the shadows. On September 5, the Trump Administration announced it would end DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), which grants immigrant youth temporary relief from deportation and gives them authorization to work lawfully. Trump passed the decision to a deeply divided Congress, saying protecting young immigrants is up to them. [image:1] Photo: Los Angeles March for Immigrant Rights by... read more
Posted on 10/25/17 by Wendy Patton in Revenue & Budget
On Thursday, October 26, the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to pass the Senate budget resolution, clearing the path for a tax overhaul mirroring the plan announced by President Trump and GOP leadership a... read more
Posted on 06/19/17 by Zach Schiller in Revenue & Budget
Robert Greenstein, founder and president of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, explained the deep flaws in Congressional efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act in two Cleveland speeches in mid-June. If... read more
Posted on 06/08/17 by Wendy Patton in Revenue & Budget
The lean state budget proposed for state fiscal years 2018-19 is getting skinnier by the week, as state revenues continue to come up short of projections. The budget approved by the House would cut spending... read more
Posted on 06/07/17 by Zach Schiller in Revenue & Budget
As Ohio legislators finalize the state budget this month, they should look westward, to Kansas. There, the state legislature this week overrode a veto by Governor Sam Brownback and repealed a tax break on business... read more
Posted on 04/14/17 by Caitlin Johnson in Revenue & Budget
Good schools, responsive public safety, reliable public transit, quality healthcare – these are the building blocks of thriving communities and strong economies. Ohio’s tax policies starve these essential programs while giving the wealthy big breaks—and... read more
Posted on 02/08/17 by Zach Schiller in Revenue & Budget
Economic forecast shows Ohio trails nation in growth Are Ohio’s tax policies working? Governor John Kasich’s budget proposal provides an answer, though it’s one he won’t like. By every major indicator, Ohio will underperform the nation... read more
Posted on 01/25/17 by Zach Schiller in Revenue & Budget
Kasich warns of a tight budget, but it’s partly due to his tax policies Governor John Kasich and Budget Director Tim Keen have been warning for some time now that the state budget they will propose... read more
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