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Posted December 29, 2023 in Press Releases
In response to Governor DeWine’s veto of HB 68, Policy Matters Ohio director, Hannah Halbert, issued the following statement: “Today, Governor DeWine vetoed HB 68, protecting the rights of Ohio kids and their families to make... read more
Posted December 28, 2023 in Press Releases
Index holds wages steady for low-paid Ohioans despite historic inflation Next month, Ohio’s minimum wage gets a 35-cent adjustment to $10.45 per hour to keep up with rising prices. The adjustment will benefit some 388,800 Ohioans.... read more
Posted December 21, 2023 in Press Releases
DeWine still has time to veto this unvetted giveaway Governor DeWine has until December 29 to veto House Bill 201, which was introduced to prevent Ohio from adopting California’s emissions standards and prohibit local jurisdictions from... read more
Posted December 14, 2023 in Press Releases
Fifty-three of Ohio’s largest employers paid their CEOs a median of 273 times what they paid the typical employee in 2022. That’s according to a new report by Policy Matters Ohio that compiles the ratio... read more
Posted November 14, 2023 in Press Releases
*Update — January 2024: This release provides an overview of circuit breaker proposals that are described in greater detail and with more precise data in this report. Sharp rises in home assessment values are bringing property-tax... read more
Posted November 09, 2023 in Press Releases
New data show how tax credits can help Ohioans who need it Legislation now in Ohio’s House of Representatives would reduce eligible families’ income taxes by over $1,000 per year on average, according to Policy Matters... read more
Posted November 02, 2023 in Press Releases
Policy Matters researchers dig into details The United Auto Workers have announced tentative agreements with each of the Big Three automakers that will set the terms of their work over the next four years and influence... read more
Posted October 03, 2023 in Press Releases
Policy Matters releases State of Ohio Schools report Unconstitutional funding disparities have slowed the recovery of Ohio’s public K-12 schools from COVID-induced losses, according to a new report from Policy Matters Ohio. The report examines school... read more
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