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Posted September 19, 2011 in eNews
On September 19, Amy Hanauer spoke at a panel on Issue 2 with state representatives Nickie Antonio (D-Lakewood) and Nan Baker (R-Westlake), and Ohio's Human Resources Chief Nicholas Menedis. Click here for coverage of the event. read more
Posted September 18, 2011 in eNews
Poverty Up, Income Down – Census data released last week found that more than 1 in every 7 Ohioans were living in poverty in 2010. Median wages for Ohioans fell by $7,000 over the past... read more
Posted September 07, 2011 in eNews
On September 7 and 8, the 2011 Ohio Benefit Bank Community Meeting and Training will give providers, nonprofits and CDCs a clearinghouse of information on public assistance, free tax preparation, FAFSA enrollment and asset building.... read more
Posted August 19, 2011 in eNews
The Budget and You – What are the real costs of state budget cuts? Northern Ohioans for Budget Legislation Equality (NOBLE) sponsors a conversation Thursday night, August 11 at 6:30 pm at Trinity Cathedral (2230... read more
Posted August 18, 2011 in eNews
JobWatch Returns – Last week, Policy Matters re-launched our monthly JobWatch report series in partnership with the Economic Policy Institute, analyzing employment in Ohio. Our August report finds Ohio on a slow slog toward recovery.... read more
Posted August 10, 2011 in eNews
Final Budget Breakdown – Policy Matters’ final assessment of Ohio’s new two-year budget shows a stark contrast between deep cuts to services (like education, day care, health and human services and funds to local governments)... read more
Posted August 01, 2011 in eNews
This spring, Policy Matters proudly partnered with community leaders in Oberlin, Ohio on their cutting-edge strategy to revitalize Oberlin’s economic and environmental health at the same time, making itself into the greenest little city in... read more
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