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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 17, 2018 in eNews
Manufacturing a High-Wage Ohio: This week, business owners, labor leaders, academics and U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown came together to discuss ways to strengthen Ohio’s manufacturing sector. Policy Matters and the Century Foundation sponsored the event... 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 04, 2018 in Op-Eds
In August, I'll hang up my server's apron and head to law school, leaving the job I've worked for six years. Since I was 16, my near-constant employment in serving positions has allowed me to... read more
Posted March 03, 2018 in eNews
Work requirements still don’t work: Ohio is asking the federal government for permission to impose work requirements on the 700,000 people who receive health insurance through Medicaid expansion. Wendy Patton testified twice against the proposal.... 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
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