Posted on 03/31/21 by Zach Schiller (he/him) in Basic Needs + Unemployment Insurance
One thing the COVID-19 pandemic and recession have made clear is that unemployment compensation (UC) not only makes sure people who have been laid off can get by, it also bolsters the larger economy by keeping people spending money and paying their bills. So it’s confounding that the Ohio Chamber of Commerce wants Ohio lawmakers to amend the state budget to include major cutbacks in UC benefits. This includes drastic reductions in who could receive benefits, how much those who do qualify get, and how long they get them. Specifically, the plan would: Reduce the maximum number of weeks of... read more
Posted on 03/24/21 by Zach Schiller (he/him)
[image:1] Cleveland, and Ohio, lost one of our fiercest fighters against poverty Saturday. George Zeller, 71, died in a fire at his West Side home. George was a cantankerous person, motivated always by a desire to ensure... read more
Posted on 03/23/21 by Wendy Patton in Basic Needs + Unemployment Insurance
At Policy Matters, we believe government works best when it works for all of us, not just the wealthy few and corporations. So, we were encouraged when President Joseph Biden signed the American Rescue Plan... read more
Posted on 03/02/21 by Piet van Lier (he/him) in Education & Training
Piet van Lier, Policy Matters Ohio | Julie Szeltner, College Now Greater Cleveland As the debate about education debt forgiveness continues, those of us who still owe student loans have to figure out how to pay... read more
Posted on 02/24/21 by Will Petrik (he/him) in Basic Needs + Unemployment Insurance
From Akron to Athens, most of us want the same things for ourselves and our family: peace of mind that we can put food on the table and see a doctor when we need to.... read more
Posted on 02/18/21 by Guest Writer in Revenue & Budget
Brittney Madison | NOBLE In August 1996, my life was forever changed by this thing called “kinship care.” I was 7 years old. My mother, who was battling drug addiction at the time, ended up in prison.... read more
Posted on 02/10/21 by Amanda Woodrum in Health & Health Equity
COVID-19 exposed existing flaws in our economic and health care systems by taking a disproportionate toll on Black and low-income Ohioans. This is due to the increased prevalence of chronic health conditions in these communities... read more
Posted on 01/26/21 by Zach Schiller (he/him) in Revenue & Budget
A balanced, well-designed tax system makes sure we all do our part to sustain our communities, while caring for people going through hard times. Right now, many Ohioans are going through hard times, but our... read more
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