Happy Anniversary?
Posted July 21, 2014 in eNews
In this eNews: Friday Forum at the City Club is this week; stable unemployment, but Ohio still far short of lost jobs; LeBron James back in town and in the news with Policy Matters; and... read more
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Amy Hanauer at to speak at City Club July 25th. Register Now.
Posted July 10, 2014 in eNews
Let's create an Ohio economy that works...for all of us. Policy Matters Ohio director Amy Hanauer to deliver the Friday Forum this July 25th at the City Club of Cleveland. Join us. Register now. Friday, July 25th The City... read more
Big cuts for the wealthy, few new jobs
Posted July 09, 2014 in eNews
Big tax breaks to the wealthy in MBR, with little job growth; unemployment rate falls as workers leave the labor force; the Supreme Court gives predatory payday lenders a pass on triple digit interest rates;... read more
Big tax cuts for the wealthy, but few new jobs
Posted July 08, 2014 in eNews
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Flawed Cuts
Posted June 05, 2014 in eNews
In this eNews: Some good in HB 483, but flawed cuts divert millions from crucial services to Ohio’s hightest earners and the expanded EITC won’t reach those who need it most; Policy Matters explores the... read more
May 2014 Ohio CASH E-News
Posted May 23, 2014 in eNews
Ohio CASH webinar “Discrediting Employment Credit Checks,” Tuesday, June 10, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 pm, will describe how credit checks discriminate against qualified workers and exclude them from the job market. Presenters will be... read more
Off the Cliff
Posted May 21, 2014 in eNews
In this eNews: The childcare “cliff” leaves vulnerable families without help, before they can make it alone; the foreclosure crisis continues to threaten Ohio families and create blight; a new resolution could fund crucial elder... read more
Reality’s Bias
Posted May 01, 2014 in eNews
n this eNews: How an income-tax repeal would affect Ohioans; lackluster job growth in March; a shout-out from Cincinnati CityBeat; and staffing changes at Policy Matters. Bad Deal – Gov. John Kasich has made clear his... read more