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In addition, community groups, advocacy organizations, funders, and others invite members of our staff to present findings from our research at more than 100 events each year. Download our two-page backgrounder on Policy Matters here.
Posted December 05, 2022 in Press Releases
Cleveland City Council voted tonight to approve the Wage Theft and Payroll Fraud Prevention Ordinance, a move that will hold dishonest employers accountable, help working Clevelanders make ends meet, and make sure our city budget... read more
Posted November 14, 2022 in Press Releases
A new report by Policy Matters Ohio shows the potential benefits of two state thriving families tax credit proposals. Both proposals would help nearly 986,000 Ohio families and 1.8 million children under 18 and provide... read more
Posted October 27, 2022 in Press Releases
A bill introduced over the summer would extend unemployment compensation (UC) coverage to 482,000 working Ohioans who are now blocked from benefits primarily because they are paid too little, according to a new report from... read more
Posted October 24, 2022 in Press Releases
Today, Policy Matters Ohio and REACH NEO released findings from a survey of Clevelanders directly impacted by policing and emergency response. The survey paints a complex picture of what happens when first responders show up... read more
Posted September 27, 2022 in Press Releases
Today, Policy Matters Ohio issued support for a coalition working to defeat Issue 1 — a proposed amendment to the Ohio Constitution which would double down on inhumane and ineffective wealth-based detention. Senior Researcher Piet... read more
Posted September 26, 2022 in Press Releases
Semiconductor project lacks needed safeguards, accountability Today, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority approved a tax credit that could be worth up to $650 million for Intel Corporation’s semiconductor plants in New Albany. Policy Matters Ohio released... read more
Posted September 23, 2022 in Press Releases
1: We’re looking for one awesome person to join our team as Policy Director! The Policy Director will oversee our research and direct our strategic policy campaigns. We’re a think tank with a heart! Come... read more
Posted September 15, 2022 in Press Releases
Today, the U.S. Census Bureau released data from the American Community Survey (ACS), which provides state and local estimates on income, poverty, housing, and health insurance coverage, and the well-being of people nationwide. Today’s data... read more
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