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Posted January 22, 2019 in Press Releases
Across Ohio, a large network of nonprofit organizations works to fight hunger, provide child care, treat illness and deliver vital services that Ohioans need. Their work stabilizes families and reduces the worst effects of poverty.... read more
Posted January 16, 2019 in Press Releases
In 2017, 14.9 percent of the state’s residents lived in poverty – up from 13.3 percent in 2006. Despite this high poverty, a new report from Policy Matters Ohio shows that state policymakers have allowed... read more
Posted January 11, 2019 in Press Releases
New research underlines need to overhaul state tax code Ohio’s upside-down tax system takes an especially heavy toll on black and Latino residents. That’s the finding of new research from the Institute on Taxation & Economic... read more
Posted January 10, 2019 in Press Releases
A proposal submitted by Governor Kasich for federal approval would allow Ohio to take Medicaid coverage from people who can’t get 80 hours of work a month. A new report by the Washington, D.C.-based Center... read more
Posted December 26, 2018 in Press Releases
Next month, many of Ohio’s lowest-earning workers will get a pay boost when the minimum wage rises 25 cents, from $8.30 to $8.55. This increase ensures the minimum wage keeps pace with rising consumer prices,... read more
Posted December 20, 2018 in Press Releases
With Ohio’s General Assembly returning to Columbus next week, many Ohioans face significant threats to their well-being. That includes the possibility that the legislature could override Governor Kasich’s veto of legislation freezing enrollment in Medicaid... read more
Posted December 18, 2018 in Press Releases
An estimated 1.3 million Ohio jobs are either completely or partially off limits to Ohioans with previous criminal convictions. That is one in four of the state’s jobs, according to a new report from Policy... read more
Posted December 13, 2018 in Press Releases
As Ohio’s General Assembly closes out its work for the two-year session, there is plenty to keep an eye on—and be concerned about. Beyond those issues that get a lot of public attention, others that... read more
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