Posted on 03/26/19 by Will Petrik in Revenue & Budget
On March 15, Governor DeWine introduced his first state budget outlining his priorities for the state. In his State of the State speech earlier this month, DeWine argued that now is the time to invest in Ohio’s children and future. At Policy Matters Ohio, we agree. In order to create a more vibrant, equitable, sustainable and inclusive Ohio, we need to make strategic investments to support children, adults and families across the state. More than 450,000 Ohio children experienced poverty in 2017, and over 8,200 babies have died before their first birthday since 2010. Our state ranks 42nd out of 50... read more
Posted on 03/14/19 by Victoria Jackson in Education & Training
“We are going to direct significant number state resources to Ohio’s most in need children to help them overcome the barriers and disadvantages of poverty and trauma. Our school children, who are suffering. We have... read more
Posted on 03/05/19 by Hannah Halbert in Work & Wages
[image:1] Workers at Sonic Drive-In locations in Lancaster, Circleville and Grove City walked off the job last week. According to reports, the walkout was in response to policy changes initiated by the new corporate affiliated franchise... read more
Posted on 02/26/19 by Zach Schiller in Work & Wages
With the shutdown of the General Motors Lordstown Assembly plant looming, Policy Matters Ohio asked Staughton Lynd for his reflections on the fight against plant shutdowns. Lynd, a leading labor historian and Legal Aid lawyer,... read more
Posted on 01/24/19 by Zach Schiller in Work & Wages
It helped keep the Crew in Columbus—workers need similar protection What do Columbus soccer fans and Lordstown auto workers have in common? Both saw their local franchise threaten to pick up and leave. But Columbus soccer... read more
Posted on 01/21/19 by Caitlin Johnson in Justice Reform
In the United States, questions of race and racism are almost always simmering just below the surface in every institution. The tension often boils over most dramatically in our criminal justice system, whether in black... read more
Posted on 01/09/19 by Caitlin Johnson in Basic Needs + Unemployment Insurance
President Trump’s shutdown has thrown millions of lives into chaos and uncertainty. He told the nation the shutdown could last months or even years. Right now, the media is mainly focused on the 800,000 federal... read more
Posted on 12/17/18 by Wendy Patton in Basic Needs + Unemployment Insurance
Legislators may dismantle Medicaid expansion shortly after Christmas The lame duck session of the 132nd General Assembly may look like it’s winding down, but Republicans could roar back into town to dismantle Medicaid expansion. They have... read more
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