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Posted March 22, 2018 in Press Releases
Bills for new ones proliferate, potentially costing tens of millions a year Ohio legislators are considering a variety of new tax breaks that would cost the state tens of millions in annual revenues and have recently... read more
Posted March 21, 2018 in Press Releases
House Bill 494 would give corporate franchise owners a free pass when it comes to their franchisees complying with labor and employment law. Today, Policy Matters Researcher Hannah Halbert submitted testimony against the legislation to... read more
Posted March 20, 2018 in Press Releases
Policy Matters weighed in on two bills before state legislators today. Researcher Hannah Halbert testified before the Senate Finance Committee in support of legislation to extend unemployment benefits to military spouses who have to leave... read more
Posted March 15, 2018 in Press Releases
Public comments on Ohio’s proposal to impose work requirements on people who receive health care through Medicaid expansion close March 18. Today, Policy Matters Ohio Executive Director Amy Hanauer sent a letter to Ohio Department... read more
Posted March 13, 2018 in Press Releases
Columbus - Today Policy Matters workforce researcher Hannah Halbert joined House Assistant Democratic Whip Brigid Kelly (D-Cincinnati), Senate Assistant Democratic Whip Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati), State Sen. Joe Schiavoni (D-Boardman), and Cleveland-area nursing home employee Chaundra... read more
Posted March 09, 2018 in Press Releases
As Vice President Mike Pence joins U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci in Cleveland to promote the Trump tax cuts, Policy Matters Ohio Executive Director Amy Hanauer issued the following statement: “Powerful corporations are using the Trump tax... read more
Posted March 01, 2018 in Press Releases
Today Policy Matters Ohio joined activists, advocates and health care providers to oppose a new and dangerous barrier to health care in the state. With encouragement from the Trump Administration, the state is applying... read more
Posted February 27, 2018 in Press Releases
The new federal tax law gives wealthy Americans who send their kids to private school a tax cut. Meanwhile, the Trump Administration and congressional Republicans propose cutting funding for public education. Today, as Ohio lawmakers... read more
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