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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
Posted June 07, 2024 in Press Releases
Even the nation’s highest sales tax would only recoup half the revenue lost to income tax repeal New data confirm that a proposal to eliminate Ohio’s personal income tax would be yet another handout to the... read more
Posted May 30, 2024 in Press Releases
Policymakers can reduce involuntary commitments by filling the crisis care gap Forced treatment for mental illness — known as “involuntary commitment,” “civil commitment,” and “pink-slipping” — highlights the overlap between Ohio’s health care and criminal legal... read more
Posted May 29, 2024 in Press Releases
New research spells out Clevelanders’ complex feelings about crisis response, first responders, and public safety The people most likely to interact with emergency responders should have a say in the county’s developing care response program, say... read more
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