Posted on 06/17/21 by Daniel Ortiz (he/him) in Democracy & Government
Father’s Day will be different this year. The worries we all experienced during the pandemic made clear that nothing will be the same, that tomorrow is not promised and what we do with our time is precious. This year both of my parents, multiple family members and several friends suffered from COVID. My parents and many others recovered but too many did not. We are still grappling with loss. The impact of this pandemic will linger, and policymakers are making decisions about how we recover and move forward right now. Will we take steps toward progress or slide backward? During the... read more
Posted on 06/07/21 by Will Petrik (he/him) in Basic Needs + Unemployment Insurance
Amelia Robinson of the Columbus Dispatch points out that important facts are being left out of the public discussion about Ma’Khia Bryant’s death. Policy Matters Ohio agrees. Here are some of the facts. Ma’Khia was in foster... read more
Posted on 06/03/21 by Caitlin Johnson (she/her) in Education & Training
// Ohio policymakers must fix the way our state funds public education and ensure every student can attend fully and fairly funded public schools. SIGN THE PETITION The Fair Funding Plan will strengthen all our communities,... read more
Posted on 06/02/21 by Wendy Patton in Revenue & Budget
Misses the mark on important programs and policies The Ohio Senate unveiled its 2022-23 state budget proposal yesterday; Policy Matters Ohio will analyze the details of the proposal in coming days. Here are our initial impressions... read more
Posted on 05/28/21 by Zach Schiller (he/him) in Basic Needs + Unemployment Insurance
Supplemental unemployment compensation (UC) from the federal government has been helping Ohioans make ends meet during the unprecedented economic dislocation the pandemic has caused. Gov. Mike DeWine’s decision to cut off the additional $300 a... read more
Posted on 04/29/21 by Michael Shields (he/him) in Work & Wages
Working people have proved time and again that when they join together in a union, they have the power to win better pay, better working conditions and a chance at a decent life. Organized labor... read more
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... 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
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