Posted on 02/01/24 by Molly Bryden (she/her) in Clean Energy + Green Jobs
Cleveland’s Sustainability Summit On Friday, January 26, the world celebrated the first International Day of Clean Energy, declared by the United Nations to promote an inclusive, equitable transition to clean energy around the world. In Ohio, that transition is not going well. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Ohio ranked 46th in the nation for renewable energy consumption[1] as share of total energy consumed in the state in 2021, with renewables representing just 4.7% of all energy consumption in Ohio. In 2023, we ranked 47th in the nation for the share of our utility-scale electricity generated using renewables: just 3.8%,... read more
Posted on 12/20/23 by Molly Bryden (she/her) in Clean Energy + Green Jobs
House Bill 201, which would prevent Ohio from implementing emissions standards stricter than those required by the federal government, is one of several bills awaiting Governor DeWine’s signature – likely among the last legislative actions... read more
Posted on 11/06/23 by Kathryn Poe (they/them) in Health & Health Equity
This piece was originally published by Cleveland.com; it is reposted here with permission. The past few years have proven -- in case anyone was still in doubt -- that helping people get health care is an... read more
Posted on 10/06/23 by Kathryn Poe (they/them) in Health & Health Equity
This piece was originally published by Ohio Capital Journal; it is reposted here with permission. Arbitrary limits on age, income, and funding prevent many Ohioans from accessing health care when they need it most. I saw the... read more
Posted on 09/28/23 by Tanisha Pruitt, PhD (she/her) in Education & Training
The pandemic took a toll on Americans from all walks of life, especially schoolchildren and educators. Throughout the pandemic, parents, children and teachers navigated school closures, hybrid learning and constantly evolving safety protocols. Coming out... read more
Posted on 09/15/23 by Michael Shields (he/him) in Work & Wages
Michael Shields | Molly Bryden Yesterday at 11:59 p.m. United Auto Workers walked off the job at strategic plants at all Big Three auto makers, including Stellantis Toledo Assembly Complex in Ohio, joining the teachers currently... read more
Posted on 07/27/23 by Bree Easterling (they/them) in Justice Reform
In Circleville, Ohio on July 4, 2023, Jadarrius Rose was severely injured after a police officer loosed a K9 on him despite repeated warnings not to release the dog. Rose called 911 and told the... read more
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... read more
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