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Posted on 05/05/14
Because policy matters, now more than ever. There’s no other way to say it: Policy matters, now more than ever. It matters to the single mother, struggling to afford childcare, food, rent, and all the other... read more
Ohio's Policy Kitchen
Who We Are
Posted on 05/05/14
Who We Are Policy Matters, a non-profit policy research institute, creates a more vibrant, equitable, sustainable and inclusive Ohio through research, strategic communications, coalition building and policy advocacy. VibrantEquitableSustainableInclusive Our work falls into four major and related buckets: Quality public structures: adequate and fair taxes to support the schools, neighborhoods and infrastructure we all need. A fair economy: good jobs, worker rights, smart training, and opportunity for all. Pathways out of poverty: reasonable regulations to help families earn and save, build assets, avoid unfair loans, and build a better future for themselves and their children. Sustainable communities: investments in transit, renewable energy, conservation and other smart solutions... read more
Contact information
Posted on 04/28/14
Staff cell phone numbers Amanda 330.780.8321Amelia 614.456.6351Amy 216.375.9274 Daniel 440.832.1196 Hannah 614.397.6080 Harlan 216.682.5367Kalitha 614.371.9293Mike 216.799.4951 ... read more
March for Justice on April 12
Posted on 03/17/14
Extend Unemployment Insurance! Raise the Minimum Wage! Restore Food Stamps Cuts in Ohio! Noon: GATHER at Market Square Park (across from West Side Market)12:30 pm: MARCH! from the Park along W. 25th St., ending at St. Paul’s1:15 pm:... read more
Get the facts on shale drilling and jobs | Webinar
Posted on 12/04/13
POSTPONED Please check back for more information after Dec. 9 Drilling in the six states that span the Marcellus and Utica Shale formations has produced far fewer new jobs than the industry and its supporters claim, according... read more
Board of Directors
Posted on 10/21/13
Board of directors Pictured from the left (seated) Amy Hanauer (executive director), Harriet Applegate, Bakari Kitwana; (standing) David Bergholz, Doug Wang, Earl Pike, Stephen Crowley, Yvonne Hunnicutt, Kirk Noden, Kamla Lewis, Susan Helper, Jeff Rechenbach. Policy Matters... read more
Board biographies
Posted on 10/21/13
Board Biographies Harriet Applegate, Executive Secretary, North Shore AFL-CIO Federation of Labor Harriet Applegate is the first woman to serve as executive secretary of the North Shore Federation of Labor, which represents the needs of workers in... read more
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