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Posted November 09, 2020 in Press Releases
In the wake of the announcement of final results in the 2020 presidential race, Amanda Woodrum, senior researcher at Policy Matters Ohio and Stephen Herzenberg, executive director of Keystone Research Center, co-directors of the ReImagine... read more
Posted October 31, 2020 in eNews
3: That’s how many days until Election Day – so if you haven’t yet, be sure to be a voter!! [image:1] 17,531: That’s now many Ohioans applied for unemployment compensation last week, according to data from the... read more
Posted October 30, 2020 in Press Releases
New analysis shows that proposed legislation to change where workers pay municipal income tax could harm communities with significant employment bases like New Albany and Solon. A Policy Matters Ohio issue brief details new estimates from... read more
Posted October 29, 2020 in Press Releases
More than 700,000 workers applied for unemployment compensation last week, according to data released today by the U.S. Department of Labor. In Ohio, some 17,531 applied for regular unemployment benefits last week, more than double... read more
Posted October 28, 2020 in Press Releases
White papers detail Appalachian climate investment strategy for lawmakers post-election In a virtual press conference today, the ReImagine Appalachia Coalition released a trio of white papers detailing a plan for infrastructure investments in broadband, modernizing the... read more
Posted October 26, 2020 in Press Releases
Today, the U.S. Senate is set to confirm President Trump’s nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Sen. Sherrod Brown opposed the confirmation, Sen. Rob Portman has said he will vote in favor... read more
Posted October 22, 2020 in Press Releases
COVID relief, jobs, climate change and health care are key issues Tonight, President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden will meet in another debate. With Ohio looking increasingly competitive, Policy Matters Ohio... read more
Posted October 21, 2020 in Press Releases
Benefits support families and bolster the economy Earlier this year, Congress made historic improvements to the unemployment compensation (UC) program, providing crucial aid to families and the economy. However, the $600 weekly UC supplement already has... read more
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