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Posted September 19, 2017 in Op-Eds
COLUMBUS: Frantic efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA) captured the nation’s attention all summer. We breathed a sigh of relief when three Republican senators voted no, driving a stake through the... read more
Posted July 25, 2017 in Op-Eds
In the increasingly murky national debate on health care, it can be hard to see exactly what effect the Senate health care bill would have in Ohio. Both the Senate’s health care bill and the... read more
Posted July 25, 2017 in Op-Eds
In the increasingly murky national debate on health care, it can be hard to see exactly what effect the Senate health care bill (which may or may not make it to the Senate floor next... read more
Posted July 16, 2017 in Op-Eds
This month, the U.S. Senate could vote on the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA). The legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) contains tax breaks for corporate interests and the nation's wealthiest, while addicts,... read more
Posted July 14, 2017 in Op-Eds
Gov. John Kasich is right. The $45 billion for opioid treatment over 10 years that Sen. Rob Portman is reportedly considering as part of the Senate health care bill would amount to “spitting in the... read more
Posted June 10, 2017 in Op-Eds
By Wendy Patton As jobs keep getting harder to come by in Jefferson County, more and more residents are finding work in hospitals, nursing homes, doctor’s offices and directly in the homes of patients who need... read more
Posted May 25, 2017 in Op-Eds
Graduated personal income tax is crucial Zach SchillerResearch directorPolicy Matters Ohio Two principles are most important for a tax system: We need to raise enough revenue for strong public services like education, health care and infrastructure and... read more
Posted May 04, 2017 in Op-Eds
Kalitha Williams is a policy liaison for Policy Matters Ohio. Imagine not being able to pay bills or make important purchases because you cannot access your money. That’s what happened to RushCard customers in 2015. The... read more
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