Wake Up The Watchdog
Posted April 14, 2003 in Press Releases
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In Ohio, The Poor Are Getting Poorer
Posted April 12, 2003 in Op-Eds
Faced with a $4 billion budget shortfall over the next two fiscal years, the Ohio General Assembly must raise taxes to cover part of the gap. Lawmakers should do so in a way that gives attention... read more
Taft Not Giving Up on Tax Overhaul
Posted April 11, 2003 in Press Releases
But lawmaker says Senate OK unlikely The Toledo Blade COLUMBUS - Most of Gov. Bob Taft s plan to overhaul Ohio s tax system likely won't be part of the two-year budget that must be adopted by... read more
Ohio Can Raise Money And Be Fair
Posted April 10, 2003 in Op-Eds
With a projected $4 billion gaping hole in the state budget, Ohio desperately needs revenue. Basic services — education, home care for senior citizens, child care that we vowed to provide poor families when we... read more
Ohioans Pay For Prison Now
Posted April 07, 2003 in Op-Eds
It may sometimes seem that what happens behind bars has little bear ing on the economy, and that economics has little to do with public safety. In fact, criminal justice policy is all about how... read more
Report Criticizes Controlling Board As Having 'Too Much Power'
Posted April 04, 2003 in Press Releases
Horse Trading Begins for Votes in Senate to Pass Video Gaming Bill Gongwer News Service Senate Republicans and Democrats began negotiations Tuesday aimed at producing sufficient votes to pass legislation (SB 313) to allow video gaming... read more
State Panel's Oversight of Spending Criticized
Posted April 04, 2003 in Press Releases
Controlling Board chief says 7-person group is doing job properly Columbus Dispatch The State Controlling Board is doing an inadequate job of keeping a grip on the purse strings for billions of dollars in state spending and has usurped... read more
Policy Matters Urges Creation of State Earned Income Credit
Posted March 24, 2003 in Press Releases
The Hannah Report The federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) provides up to $4,204 to working families who earn less than $33,000 per year. The credit enjoys wide bipartisan support because of its proven record in helping reduce... read more