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Posted June 27, 2020 in eNews
13 so far: Number of hearings held by Ohio’s Senate Judiciary Committee for testimony on SB 3, a bill that would overhaul our drug sentencing laws. The bill has languished for more than a year... read more
Posted April 04, 2020 in eNews
Staggering new jobless numbers: COVID-19 is taking a huge toll on the Ohio economy and the lives of working people and families throughout the state. This week, the Ohio Department of Job and... read more
Posted March 21, 2020 in eNews
The COVID-19 crisis has laid bare some inescapable truths: Everything is connected and every person matters. Now is the time to fight harder than ever to make sure everyone is protected and cared for: No... read more
Posted March 07, 2020 in eNews
41: That’s how many days are left until we roast our founder, Amy Hanauer, in honor of Policy Matters’ 20th anniversary! Tickets are now on sale. [image:1] 0.3%: Ohio jobs grew by 0.3% last year compared to... read more
Posted February 22, 2020 in eNews
2nd: This week we officially announced our second-ever executive director, Hannah Halbert! Hannah has been with Policy Matters for nearly 10 years, and most recently oversaw our work and wages research. She’s a smart and... read more
Posted February 08, 2020 in eNews
1.4 million: The proposal to raise Ohio’s minimum wage to $13 by 2025 would make sure 1.4 million Ohioans are paid more fairly for the work they do, according to a new report from Researcher... read more
Posted January 25, 2020 in eNews
268: Ohio Senate Bill 3 would open up opportunities for people who have struggled with addiction. Michael Shields found the bill would remove 268 legal barriers to jobs and professional licensing that hold people back... read more
Posted January 11, 2020 in eNews
1,200: EdChoice vouchers suck money from public schools and give it to private schools. Next year, 1,200 public schools will lose revenue due to this policy, up from 238 schools last year. Lawmakers said they’ll... read more
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