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Posted February 01, 2021 in Press Releases
Today Gov. Mike DeWine unveiled his state budget plan for fiscal years 2022-23. Policy Matters Ohio Executive Director Hannah Halbert releases the following statement based on an initial scan of the proposal: “Now is the time... read more
Posted January 29, 2021 in Press Releases
Organization marks 15th EITC Awareness Day Today marks the 15th annual Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day. Organized by the IRS, advocates, officials and service providers across the country are making sure that working people... read more
Posted January 28, 2021 in Press Releases
The coronavirus has spread rapidly in Ohio’s correctional facilities, including youth prisons. As of this month, there were 119 positive cases in Ohio’s three youth prisons, which are all under quarantine. A total of 144... read more
Posted January 23, 2021 in eNews
46: President Joseph R. Biden became the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday. Executive Director Hannah Halbert has a few ideas about what he needs to do to get all of us through... read more
Posted January 20, 2021 in Press Releases
As former Vice President Joseph R. Biden is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States today, Policy Matters Ohio Executive Director Hannah Halbert makes the following statement: [image:1] “The people have spoken and they... read more
Posted January 14, 2021 in Press Releases
In coming weeks, Gov. Mike DeWine will send his 2022-2023 budget proposal to the Ohio General Assembly for consideration. In a new report, “A budget for everyone” Policy Matters Ohio outlines steps lawmakers can take... read more
Posted January 12, 2021 in Press Releases
Beneficiaries of the pandemic should pay up Ohio is one of just six states with no state-level corporate profits tax. This means that corporations that are profiting immensely from the pandemic are not contributing commensurately to... read more
Posted January 09, 2021 in eNews
9: Nine days into 2021, it’s become clear that 2020 wasn’t ACTUALLY the problem. This week, the duality of the American story was on full display. On Tuesday, voters in Georgia chose to send to the... read more
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