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Posted September 12, 2024 in Press Releases
Policy Matters releases the first of two reports Policy Matters Ohio has released the first in a two-part analysis of state and federal funding streams for Ohio’s childcare system. The brief, titled “How Ohio (under)funds childcare”... read more
Posted August 26, 2024 in Press Releases
Work in progress Policy Matters’ annual State of Working Ohio report finds that federal spending helped Ohio recover jobs more rapidly than after previous recessions, and that the state now has more jobs than ever before,... read more
Posted August 20, 2024 in Press Releases
Federal funding for equitable clean transit investments Ohio has an opportunity to draw down large federal incentives to jumpstart a statewide transition to clean transportation, according to a new report from Policy Matters Ohio. To make... read more
Posted August 14, 2024 in Press Releases
Attendance, juvenile justice, and Ohio’s budget linked in new report A combination of economic factors is contributing to an upward trend in chronic absenteeism in Ohio’s schools, according to Secure Connections: How economic security helps kids... read more
Posted August 01, 2024 in Press Releases
50 recommendations for the coming budget season Policy Matters Ohio today released its comprehensive proposal for the FY 2026-27 state budget. A Moral Document: How the budget can bring out the best in Ohio presents the... read more
Posted July 25, 2024 in Press Releases
Policy Matters releases guide for advocates Yesterday, researchers presented Policy Matters Ohio’s Guide to the State Budget to partners and other budget advocates. The guide is now available to the public. “Ohio’s state budget is paid for... read more
Posted July 11, 2024 in Press Releases
With minimum wage off the November ballot, Policy Matters economist discusses pathways to $15 Last Wednesday was the deadline for turning in petition signatures to put a $15 minimum wage on the Ohio ballot this November.... read more
Posted June 17, 2024 in Press Releases
Policies to support Black women — and everyone By crafting public policy to specifically benefit Black women, Ohio’s leaders can improve economic conditions, health outcomes, and overall well-being for Ohioans of all races and genders. Policy... read more
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