Posted on 07/25/19 by Intern Writer in Work & Wages
By Bill Vidmar It can be tough to budget for groceries, bills, and unexpected emergencies without knowing how many hours you’ll work each week. Unfortunately, many of Ohio’s lowest-paid workers grapple with erratic and unpredictable work schedules. There is a solution. House Bill 216 puts important protections in place to bring stability to the lives of Ohio’s working people. [image:1] Bill Vidmar is a Policy Matters summer intern. The bill’s protections apply to employees of stores with at least 20 Ohio employees and at least 20 worldwide locations, restaurants (including franchises) with at least 500 employees worldwide, and property service contractors. It would... read more
Posted on 07/22/19 by Intern Writer in Education & Training
By Nya Christian Public higher education prepares people for careers and helps them pursue their dreams. Because of legal racial segregation, African Americans were barred from attending higher education institutions until the middle of the 20th... read more
Posted on 07/18/19 by Intern Writer in Local Sustainability
By Brianna Rummer Barberton, Ohio is known for two things - fried chicken and flooding. Unfortunately, the Magic City has seen more than its share of flooding the last few years. Over the weekend of June... read more
Posted on 07/09/19 by in Justice Reform
People want to live in a community that feels safe. They also want their neighbors who struggle with addiction to recover. For too long, Ohio – like most states – has relied on the criminal... read more
Posted on 06/19/19 by Guest Writer in Justice Reform
damareo cooper | BlackPAC Today, on Juneteenth, we commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. Slavery was more than cruel, inhumane and barbaric, it was the foundation of an economic system, culture, and legal... read more
Posted on 06/13/19 by Daniel Ortiz (he/him) in Work & Wages
In my home, Father’s Day is a time for reflection. Typically, it falls just after school lets out and my daughter leaves to spend time with family in Arkansas. We FaceTime, I get a nice... read more
Posted on 05/09/19 by Cynthia Connolly in Work & Wages
This Sunday is Mother’s Day: a day we allow mom to take time off, kick back, and relax. It’s a day we honor her sacrifices, praise her hard work, and let her know how essential... read more
Posted on 04/22/19 by Ben Stein (he/him) in Local Sustainability
Global climate change creates serious, measurable risks to human health. According to the EPA’s Fourth National Climate Report, one of the most dangerous effects of global climate change in the Midwest is increasingly extreme heatwaves.... read more
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